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  • 9 Awesome (and brilliantly cheesy) Christmas decorations for your camper or car Australia
    13/12/2018

    9 Awesome (and brilliantly cheesy) Christmas decorations for your camper or car

  • What to pack for car camping: 48 essentials to kit out your car Australia
    06/12/2018

    What to pack for car camping: 48 essentials to kit out your car

  • 4 day itinerary for Bangkok: My EPIC guide for first timers South East Asia
    31/10/2018

    4 day itinerary for Bangkok: My EPIC guide for first timers

  • Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Review: A luxurious way to avoid the airport rush Accommodation
    29/10/2018

    Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport Hotel Review: A luxurious way to avoid the airport rush

Reviews My day trip to the Maeklong Railway Market and Amphawa Floating Market with Trazy

My day trip to the Maeklong Railway Market and Amphawa Floating Market with Trazy

Escape at Sathorn Terrace: The best place to stay in Sathorn, Bangkok

Escape at Sathorn Terrace: The best place to stay in Sathorn, Bangkok

The incredible sites from 1 day at Angkor Wat (in photos)

The incredible sites from 1 day at Angkor Wat (in photos)

Australia Sydney for New Year's Eve is such a bucket list experience and there are so many options of where to watch the fireworks from. Barangaroo is the ultimate affordable location. Find out more here!

New Year’s Eve at Barangaroo Reserve- the ultimate affordable NYE in Sydney

Spending New Year’s Eve in Sydney has long been on my bucket list. Watching the…

Birghton Brighton is a fantastic vibrant, buzzy quirky seaside town. It's the perfect place for a weekend or a day trip and completely doable on a budget. Find out here

A Budget Guide to A Fantastic Day in Brighton

Brighton is now officially a place I love. Located in Sussex on the south coast…

Australia If you're travelling Australia's East Coast then a trip to Magnetic Island is a must. Here's my guide to spending one day on Magnetic Island to help you plan your adventures!

One day on Magnetic Island and a glimpse into Townsville

Did you know that Australia has over 8,200 islands off its coast? How insane is…

Australia South Australia's Limestone Coast is full of stunning spots to explore. Make sure you don't miss out on these!

6 Unbelievably Stunning Spots on South Australia’s Limestone Coast

If you’ve ever listened to the radio in South Australia then you would have heard…

Heading to Australia on a working holiday and looking to extend your visa for another year? Working on a Dairy Farm is a great way to tick off your 88 days. Find out what a typical working day is like on a dairy farm here.

A typical day working on a Dairy Farm in Australia: 88 days regional work

Looking to extend your Australian Working Holiday visa and stay in this amazing country for longer? Before I even landed in Australia, I’d already decided this was what I was…

  • My mini guide to visiting Australia's Glass House Mountain National Park in Queensland, and why even a few hours here is worth it! Here is what you can do in just an afternoon and some of my favourite photos to inspire you.
    An afternoon taking in the Glass House Mountains
    05/07/2018
  • In this guide I show you how we made our Honda CR-V sleeping platform, how you can make one for your car and all the reasons why you should!
    How we built our Honda CR-V sleeping platform to turn a car into a camper
    02/07/2018
  • New Zealand is a beautiful place to visit no matter what time of the year. Here's my campervan survival guide for visiting in winter
    A campervan survival guide to visiting New Zealand in winter
    26/04/2017
  • Travelling is amazing. For me it was a complete whirlwind covering 13 countries in 8 months. I wanted to do everything and not waste a single second. But here is the lesson I learnt the hard way, and how knowing when to stop is an absolute must!
    Knowing that it’s ok to stop
    27/03/2017
Travelling round the infamous Southeast Asia Backpacking trail is certainly different! Here is my guide on how to get around and what to expect

A guide to travelling around Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia is an amazing part of the World to explore. It’s famously known as the ‘Backpacker Trail’ so who…

  • Penang is one of those places that you have to visit if you're in Malaysia! Full of street art, food and tonnes of culture, there's loads to see. Here's my 3 day Penang itinerary that will leave you planning your return trip!
    The best 3 day Penang itinerary that will leave you wanting more!
    17/09/2018
  • Looking to up your travel photography game and buy a drone? I absolutely love having one and it adds an amazing angle to images and video. A drone is a big investment so I've put together a guide on how to choose the best drone for travelling.
    How to choose the best drone for travelling
    03/06/2018
  • Do you want to learn how you can travel in a more eco-friendly way? Here are 15 easy sustainable travel tips that you can use even if you're already travelling.
    15 Easy sustainable travel tips for when you’re already travelling
    09/04/2018
  • Going on a long haul flight is bith exciting but also pretty boring. I've created some tips and tricks to stop you going insane and to help pass the time so you have a good flight and a great start to your trip.
    How To Pass The Time On A Long Haul Flight
    09/07/2017
  • Planning a trip to Bali but not sure where to start? Here's my 3 week itinerary for Bali, perfect for first timers.
    GrandMas Plus Hotel Legian review: Comfort & convenience close to Bali’s international airport
    03/08/2018
The Lace at the Amsterdam Light Festival

A Canal Trip through the Amsterdam Light Festival

2016 marked the 5th year of the fabulous Amsterdam Light Festival. It has run the last 5 years from the…

  • Salar de Uyuni feels like one of the closest things to space whilst still being on Earth. A trip here this is unique and confusing landscape is unmissable. Check out my photo diary for a glimpse of what it has to offer
    A Photo Diary Through Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
    25/06/2017
  • Hunting for the Northern Lights in Iceland
    What it’s really like looking for the Northern Lights in Iceland
    10/01/2017
  • Fitzroy is Melbourne's oldest and definitely the quirkiest suburbs. You have to spend some time here when visiting this amazing city. Check out my itinerary to make sure you get a great feel of what it's all about.
    One chilled out day in Melbourne’s Quirky Fitzroy Suburb
    26/11/2017
  • WIlsons Prom is one of Victoria's stunning national parks, and somewhere I always recommend people go. Here's my guide to Wilsons Prom plus some of my favourite snapshots to inspire you more!
    A guide to Wilsons Prom and some unmissable spots to explore
    19/04/2018
  • Things you should always pack for travelling
    7 things you might not think to pack but definitely should
    09/11/2016

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    Welcome to Escapes Etc! I'm Laura, an all round incredibly normal person. Here I share my down-to-earth travel guides and tips for value-seeking enthusiasts. Take a look around and thanks for stopping by!

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