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Horizons 22 Viewpoint in Central london England
UK

Horizons 22: Exploring Londons highest free public viewpoint

I’ve always testified on this blog that the best way to see a city from above. So when a new one opened boasting to be London’s highest free viewpoint I knew I had to go. Horizon 22 opened in September 2023, and from 254 metres up, promised some of the best views of London. Showcasing […]

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Autumn road for travel blog post
Travel Tips

Your complete October Travel Guide

October for me is peak Autumn time. The evenings are cold enough for a light jacket, pumpkin spiced latte adverts are everywhere, and of course you have Halloween. For a lot of destinations peak tourist season is over. Making it a great time to grab a weekend away at a bargain. It doesn’t need to […]

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Cloudy Weather over Ben Nevis in Scotland
Travel Tips UK

What is the National Three Peaks Challenge?

Tired of being in the house? Want a real challenge? Miss travelling? If you answered yes to all three then you may be interested in the National Three Peaks Challenge. Taking place within a time limit of 25 hours, entrants will have to hike Scotland, England and Wales highest peaks. These include Ben Nevis (1345m) […]

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Passport Visa for Australia advice post on Brads Backpack Travel Blog
Europe Travel Tips

ETIAS: A Guide for UK Citizens

For UK citizens, the world has been at our fingertips thanks to the ease of European travel. With airports like Heathrow acting as a hub for further destinations, as well as smaller city airports making shorter European breaks a breeze. However, the introduction of the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) for UK citizens […]

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OEX Cargo 60L Closed
Travel Gear Reviews

OEX 60L Cargo Bag Review

OEX 60L Cargo Bag Star Rating Pros Cons Dimensions 63 cm x 34 cm x 34 cm Weight 1.35kg Capacity 60L My first impressions of this bag arent overwhelming. I bought it simply because it fitted my needs at the time. I was just about the board a plane to Peru, but realised the bag […]

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