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"I just want to wander in the wild"-Jane Goodall
Hello and welcome to my crazy journey! I've always dreamed of being a zookeeper and travelling the world. I've done the zookeeper part so now its time to travel! Follow me as I plan future travels, discuss past travels, share the struggles of adulting and reminisce about zookeeping.
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Backpack VS Suitcase; the easiest option for long term travel?
(1st and 3rd image are not mine) I see this question pop up again and again on travel groups, 'what's better a backpack or a suitcase?'...
Billie Holliday
Aug 28, 20223 min read
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Insta-perfect travel hacks: hair styles, jewellery and more
(1st image is not mine) I am not an Instagram influencer or anything like that. I don't make those amazing travel posts with stunning...
Billie Holliday
Aug 14, 20225 min read
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Female solo travelling: my advice for new solo travellers
(1st and 3rd images are not mine) Lots of people are wanting to travel, but can't rely on flaky friends. If you are going to wait for...
Billie Holliday
Aug 7, 20223 min read
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How to FLY through airport security
(1st and 3rd image not mine) Airport security can be one of the most stressful places on earth, but it doesn't have to be! Here are some...
Billie Holliday
Jul 31, 20223 min read
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Space saving alternatives for your backpacking trip
(1st and 3rd image are not mine) Packing for a trip can be difficult, let alone when you have limited space and need to carry it all on...
Billie Holliday
Jul 24, 20224 min read
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Majorca ALL IN for UNDER 165 EUROS?!
Not long back me and Tim took our first overseas, budget holiday together. In this blog I'm going to show you how I spent 4 days in Palma...
Billie Holliday
Jul 10, 20229 min read
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Our top five UK staycation destinations
The UK can offer a great mixture of city breaks, countryside getaways, seaside breaks and cosy cottage weekends. This is a quick fire...
Billie Holliday
May 22, 20222 min read
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Wild Penguins,Quokka,Birds,Kangaroo, Dolphins AND Sea Lions? Sign me up! Australian Islands.
Glorious clear blue sea, wild Dolphins, Penguins, Quokkas, Sea lions and warm sandy beaches. That's what you get when you board a boat...
Billie Holliday
Apr 24, 20226 min read
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The best villages for a sufficiently cosy Cotswold experience
Having lived in a city for the majority of my life, I've always dreamed of cosy cottages in the countryside. Ones that give pure Miss...
Billie Holliday
Apr 17, 20222 min read
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Hostel hacks for a comfy, safe and cost effective stay
Hostels. The scene for a pretty gross horror film. The reason mothers of solo travellers panic. My mom really didn't want me staying in a...
Billie Holliday
Apr 10, 20224 min read
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How to get CHEAP flights using SKYSCANNER
First things first, this blog is not sponsored or in partnership with Skyscanner. They are no way affiliated with Travel bee. When Tim...
Billie Holliday
Mar 26, 20223 min read
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ESSENTIALS for your backpacking trip
Whether you are going away for a few days, weeks or months there are some items that are absolutely essential. So, what are they and why...
Billie Holliday
Mar 19, 20224 min read
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What to pack for an 18 month, multi country gap year?
(First picture is not mine) 18 months is a rather long time to be travelling, covering many countries, many seasons and many different...
Billie Holliday
Jan 15, 20222 min read
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The best zoos to visit in the UK
All of them. Simple. End of blog. Just kidding, this isn't the end of the blog! I just want to state right now that every single...
Billie Holliday
Nov 27, 20215 min read
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Safari in South Africa. Elephants, Lions, Rhinos and more...
In 2016 I visited South Africa for 10 days with family and friends. We crammed as much as possible into those 10 days including domestic...
Billie Holliday
Nov 20, 20213 min read
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Book inspired travel destinations.
When you read you enter a completely different world and become involved with the people and the journey. So when books are inspired by...
Billie Holliday
Nov 13, 20213 min read
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Planning our gap year with Gap360: New Zealand
We have booked our gap year via an amazing travel company called Gap 360. I have traveled via this company before so had zero hesitation...
Billie Holliday
Nov 6, 20213 min read
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The BEST waterfalls in the Brecon Beacons including the FOUR FALLS trail.
Wales. It's stunning. It's under appreciated. It's a must see, must visit, must explore country. I had not properly went to Wales until...
Billie Holliday
Oct 13, 20214 min read
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Planning our gap year with Gap 360: Bali
We have booked our gap year via an amazing travel company called Gap 360. I have traveled via this company before so had zero hesitation...
Billie Holliday
Oct 9, 20213 min read
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The ULTIMATE top 5 MUST DO bucket list activities for EVERYONE.
Bucket lists. All the things to do and see before you kick said bucket. Everyone's bucket list is going to be different based on personal...
Billie Holliday
Oct 2, 20214 min read
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