7 Most Beautiful Beaches in the Algarve, Chosen by Locals (2026)
Updated October 2026: Algarve beach tips from locals We live here now: we are based in the Algarve, and these are still…
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Where to Stay in the Algarve for Couples: Our Favourite Towns and Places
The Algarve is our happy place. We got married here, came back for our first wedding anniversary, and have spent winter months…
5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Visiting Sintra, Portugal
Planning a trip to Sintra, Portugal? You came to the right place! Sintra, located in the stunning Portuguese mountains of Serra de…
Working Holiday Visa in Canada: 15 Things You Need to Know (2026/2027)
Moving to Canada on a working holiday visa? How exciting! The whole process can feel overwhelming, just like it did for us….
20 Unmissable Things To Do On São Miguel Island, Azores
We’ve recently travelled to the incredible Sao Miguel in the Azores. This was actually a surprise trip for Sabina’s birthday, who long…
How to Send Money to Australia (2026)
Moving to Australia, or already there and need your savings from home? Sending money to Australia is easy. Sending it cheaply takes…
Cuba Travel Tips 2026: What to Know Before You Go (Cash, Internet, Entry Rules)
⚠️ Cuba right now (updated October 2026) The UK government advises against all but essential travel to Cuba because of repeated national…
Cook Islands Honeymoon: How We Got Stranded in Paradise (Our Story and Tips)
We arrived in Rarotonga on 27 February 2020 for the last stop of our honeymoon, with a flight to Auckland booked for…
Cheapest Way to Send Money to Canada From Abroad (2026)
When we moved to Vancouver on the IEC working holiday visa in 2016, coming straight from two years in Australia, one of…
Epic New Zealand South Island 14 Day Road Trip Itinerary
We recently spent an incredible 14 days travelling around New Zealand South Island. A New Zealand road trip was on our bucket…
Canada Working Holiday Visa for Australians: IEC Guide and Moving Tips (2026)
Thinking about a working holiday in Canada? Australians are one of the biggest groups on the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, and…
Aveiro, Portugal – A Perfect Day Trip Itinerary From Porto
One of the most unexpected places we instantly fell in love with when travelling around Portugal was Aveiro. The town, also known…
10 Unmissable Things To Do In Holbox, Mexico (+Where To Eat And Stay)
Out of our few months in Mexico, this was by far one of the best places we visited! Called by many as ‘Mexico’s…
Where Is Dubai? Facts, History And What To Know Before You Go
⚠️ Travel warning (October 2026): Iranian missile and drone attacks hit the UAE, including Dubai’s airports, at several points in 2026. Flights…
Best Bank in Canada for Newcomers (2026): Offers, Fees and Credit Cards Compared
Opening a bank account is one of the easiest jobs on your list when you move to Canada, and one of the…
