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Moving to Dubai - Everything You Need to Know
Dubai, Middle East, Solo Travel, United Arab Emirates Sophie Alexander Dubai, Middle East, Solo Travel, United Arab Emirates Sophie Alexander

Moving to Dubai - Everything You Need to Know

Have you ever wondered why so many people move to Dubai? It’s a baby compared to the other major cities in the world. However in recent years, it’s become a top destination for tourists and expats. It’s the most populous city in the UAE and boasts a luxurious lifestyle, of beautiful beaches, huge skyscrapers and most importantly, job opportunities. It is also in the top 10 of safest cities in the world.

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10 Things I Didn’t Know Before Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

10 Things I Didn’t Know Before Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is one of those trips which you can’t explain to anybody. Your own individual experience and journey will not be the same as anyone else’s. The feelings, emotions and the physical and mental torture that you have to put yourself through to get to the summit, will change the perspective of your entire life.

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Mount Kilimanjaro - 8 day Machame Route

Mount Kilimanjaro - 8 day Machame Route

In this blog post, I’m going to give you MY experience on the mountain and an in-depth description of each day, trekking the Machame Route. I also have other blog posts on Kilimanjaro - Packing Guide for Kilimanjaro and 10 things I didn’t know before climbing Kilimanjaro. I climbed Kili at the beginning of September 2016 and still to this day, it’s THE best thing I've ever done. I booked the trek through STA Travel and G Adventures - I honestly can't recommend them enough!

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10 Things They Don't Tell You About Cruise Ship Life
Asia, China, Japan, Solo Travel, Taiwan, Cruise Ships Sophie Alexander Asia, China, Japan, Solo Travel, Taiwan, Cruise Ships Sophie Alexander

10 Things They Don't Tell You About Cruise Ship Life

Out of all the trips I’ve been on, to everyone I meet, my time working on a cruise ship definitely proves to be the most interesting. 4 years on and I still get asked a lot of questions regarding ship life. Did you like it? Did you miss home? Were you allowed off the ship? I can answer these questions very easily - YES!

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