A trip to the Caribbean island of Antigua was one of the most incredible cultural experiences of my life. The main focus of the trip was to take part in the famous Antigua Carnival, which was celebrating it’s 60th anniversary. The energy at Carnival was like nothing I had ever felt and getting
If you’re thinking of planning a 2 week Nepal itinerary, you’re in the right place. This guide has been created exclusively for Travelista by Louise Watsham, friend and fellow female traveller. Having spent over 8 months living, working and travelling in Nepal, it's safe to say Louise is a Nepal
Before the blog was born and before I really knew what I wanted from life, I embarked on a 4-week backpacking adventure to Thailand with 3 of my best friends. I was 19 at the time and the trip was my first real experience of independent travel (without parents). It was the well-trodden Thai travelle
There’s nothing better than arriving in a new city with a handful of recommendations from a local. Consider this article your official local’s city guide to Liverpool, lovingly written by Liverpool-based travel blogger Laura from Wander with Laura. Last updated November 2025. An Intr
Let me set the scene. Before January this year I had never once thought about visiting Athens on a European city break. It hasn’t been a long-standing competitor of my bucket list, and beyond the famous Acropolis, I didn’t know much at all about the Greek capital city. Fast forward to March and
Having visited a total of 9 new countries this year, 2016 for me has been a series of first-time travel adventures. From Bali to Belize and Vietnam to Croatia, I’ve ticked so many fascinating countries off my bucket list. Last month I visited the beautiful country of Sri Lanka, which was my final
Paris, check. Rome, check. Barcelona, check. So you’ve ticked most of the biggies from your European bucket list but you’re craving an equally charming city-break adventure? You’ve come to the right place. Let me introduce you to Lisbon! Lisbon in a Nutshell With its wide boulevards, pastel co
