The UK, our home, and the place we missed so much whilst on the road for two and a half years. But now, with a base in London, we're ready to discover it all - and share it with you. From the highlands of Scotland, to England's south coast and all the bits in between.

With a healthy dose of London magic from a pair of locals.

London

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Spending the Night in the UK's First Capsule Hostel
Spending the Night in the UK's First Capsule Hostel

Ever wanted to stay in a capsule hotel but can’t afford the plane fare to Japan? Now’s your chance! Check out our review of St Christopher’s Village - the UK’s first capsule hostel in London.

why you need a day in brick lane
why you need a day in brick lane

Wandering around Brick Lane is one of our favourite ways to spend a day in London.  This post is full of our personal recommendations on things to do, eat and discover there. 

Columbia road flower market: a colourful Sunday in East London
Columbia road flower market: a colourful Sunday in East London

One of our favourite things to do on a sunny London Sunday? Grab a canvas bag and head down to Columbia Road Flower Market to pick up a gorgeous bunch of flowers and eavesdrop on the proper East End market traders. 

finding the best of camden's street art
finding the best of camden's street art

Street art is a medium we fell in love with in South America, so we couldn't wait to learn more about the scene in London on a tour through Camden. 

six landmarks in london you simply can't miss
six landmarks in london you simply can't miss

Although the London that we love isn't necessarily found in the centre, as with any major city, there are several landmarks that any first-time visitor simply has to visit. Here are our top six!

Scotland

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how we fell in love with the Scottish Highlands
how we fell in love with the Scottish Highlands

Travelling the North Coast 500 revealed a hidden Scotland to us, one whose beauty is perhaps unrivalled elsewhere in Europe and which is slowly revealing itself to the world.

The Definitive North Coast 500 Guide
The Definitive North Coast 500 Guide

From tips on driving and sights you can't miss, we'll help you plan the perfect NC500 itinerary - with our definitive North Coast 500 guide.

12 reasons to make the Scottish Highlands your next adventure
12 reasons to make the Scottish Highlands your next adventure

The Scottish Highlands is perhaps the most beautiful region in the UK and is perfect for a road trip.  Here are twelve reasons why you simply have to go there.

England

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wonderful whitstable: the perfect seaside day trip
wonderful whitstable: the perfect seaside day trip

Want to escape London for a day trip to the seaside? Then you definitely should take the train to Whitstable - oysters, beach time and vintage shopping await! Here are our favourite things to do in Whitstable. 

glamping in sussex with the original hut company
glamping in sussex with the original hut company

We had our first taste of glamping in the UK at beautiful hideaway in Sussex. Old village pubs, picture-perfect countryside and friendly locals - a perfect weekend at The Original Hut Company. 

Your next weekend break: Awesome things to do in Brighton
Your next weekend break: Awesome things to do in Brighton

Brighton is a seaside town quite unlike others in the UK. In fact, its an ideal weekend getaway. Discover where to find the best fish and chips, the prettiest streets, a night out you won't forget and why Brighton is a city you'll want to return to over and over again!

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Rincon ____ "You have come from the other side of the world, you could have gone anywhere, and yet you ended up here. Thank you." She wore her braids tied high, beaming at us from the other side of the counter, a local shop keeper of Rincon who was genuinely happy to have us here. Two ice cold cans of beers, a big bag of Colombia's lime flavoured crisps, and a sense that this was exactly where we should spend our last week in South America. Having just had a not-so-pleasant couple of days in Tayrona, this tiny fishing village was to provide the perfect panacea; a place almost too good to share. We talk a lot about overtourism, about visitor numbers that thrill a city's tourism board but terrify its residents, but spending time in Rincon, in a place that for now remains hidden at the end of a very bad road, we have become acutely aware of its importance. Rincon is at the beginning of its tourism journey, visited only by a small but growing number of the more intrepid backpackers seeking respite on the busy Caribbean coast. But it is us that need to act now to keep this sleepy village exactly as it is now. Use the Tulums, the Thailands and the Balis of the world as a lesson in how to do things better. We're not saying don't visit; that would be hypocritical. But if you do, then bloody look after it so that the people of Rincon continue to love travellers, as much as travellers love it. Also, the team @dosaguaslodge are doing things right there, so stay with them, and say hello from us. #TheConstantlyCurious ____ #suticasetravels #freshairclub #palepalmcollective #lightzine #goexplore #searchwandercollect #vitaminsea #postcardplaces #passionpassport #thediscoverer #anotherescape #inspiringwanderers #visitsouthamerica #discoversouthamerica #mydomainetravels #exploreobserveshare #wanderoften #visitcolombia #igerscolombia #culturetrip #travelphotographer #todolistmagazine #visualcollective #electrifytravels #stayandwander #somewheremagazine #iamatraveler #somewheretravel #liveintrepid
Light ____ Go where the light leads you, and you will never be lost. A stolen moment from our Lost City trek with @GAdventures in Colombia. We've been G Adventures Wanderers for a year now, and it's led to magical experiences in Peru, Colombia, and across several countries in Africa. We can't wait to see where the next adventure takes us. #GWanderers #TheConstantlyCurious #Colombia #LostCity #Sponsored ____ #suitcasetravels #peoplewhoadventure #speechlessplaces #wearethewild #folkscenery #modernoutdoors #thewildnesstonic #Wanderluster #InspiringWanderers #anotherescape #gadventures #searchwandercollect #folktravel #forgeyourownpath #thediscover #exploreobserveshare #stayandwander #cntraveler #awakethesoul #thetraveltag #allaboutadventures #southamericatravel #discoversouthamerica #experiencesouthamerica #ig_colombia
Colectivo ____ We were shattered, dirty and ever so slightly sunburnt. Every limb screamed out for rest, and after three days hiking through the Colca Canyon (one of the world's deepest) we were nearly home. All that stood between us and a hot shower back in Arequipa was a couple of hours in the back of a colectivo. We should have slept, but with a view like this, how was that possible? A smoking volcano to the east and countless rare vicuña along the road, the asphalt ahead stretched out for miles. Kept awake by music that is only heard in this part of the world - plus the driver's love for speed, dislike for brakes and disregard for sensible overtaking protocol - we chased the setting sun. For years to come, we will remember those days spent walking the trail. That ride back to the city, well, that is something we will remember forever. Those moments in between. These are why we travel. What's your favourite colectivo memory? ____ In other news, we recently discovered that we have spelled 'colectivos' - which are basically public minivans in Latin America - incorrectly as 'collectivos' in every single blog post since 2014. It hasn't got two L's guys....it hasn't got two L's... D'oh. #TheConstantlyCurious ____ #suitcasetravels #freshairclub #palepalmcollective #lightzine #thewildnesstonic #goexplore #searchwandercollect #visitperu #ctperu #postcardplaces #perudestinations #exploorperu #peruadventure #exploreperu #folkscenery #passionpassport #mytinyatlas #whatisee #peoplewhoadventure #folktravel #roamtheplanet #modernoutdoors #forgeyourownpath #thediscoverer #anotherescape #exploreobserveshare #stayandwander #wearestillwild #exoloreourearth
Guayaquil ____ We wrote a blog post a few years ago about how there will inevitably be moments where people use our articles and guides - or draw some inspiration from something we post here - to only end up disappointed when they visit the place for themselves. We're certain this is going to be happen for Guayaquil. Despite (or perhaps because of) being the biggest city in Ecuador, it's only really on traveller routes if you're flying from it to the famous Galapagos Islands. Aside from that, it's got a - not unreasonable from what we've read - reputation as being a little bit dodgy and, in a country with so many wonderful outdoors attractions, it's completely understandable that most wouldn't go out of their way to visit it. However, that's exactly what we did; and on our stroll around the central city streets we were enthralled by the architecture, colour palette, the signs, the buzz. It's not somewhere we'd write about as a must-see place in Ecuador, but neither is it somewhere we think should be written off entirely. Just don't blame us if you go there and don't like it ;) #TheConstantlyCurious #Guayaquil ____ #globelletravels #citizenfemme #shetravels #ladiesgoneglobal #girlsthatwander #suitcasetravels #searchwandercollect #postcardplaces #speechlessplaces  #mydomainetravels #anotherescape #exploreobserveshare #stayandwander #inspiringwanderers #cntraveler #theprettycities #youmustsee #wanderoften #darlingescapes #visitsouthamerica #dametraveler #globelletravels #shewhowanders #femmetravel #theglobewanderer #thediscoverer #sheisnotlost #thebestescapes
Drop ____ On our second journey with @homeofplymouthgin to celebrate the spirit of exploration (advertisement), we spent the morning walking together in the rolling hills and wild mists of Dartmoor. Every drop of water that makes Plymouth Gin is sourced from the lakes and reservoirs of this national park (which we thankfully could see a lot more of an hour or so after this photo was taken!), and the clean brisk air of the British countryside offered us a revitalising return to these shores after four months exploring in South America. In the afternoon, over hand-crafted cocktails back at the distillery bar, we learned about the history of gin and how pivotal the role of the sea, the navy, and journeys into the unknown has been to the city of Plymouth. We are incredibly excited to share more with you about this whole project in May! #PlymouthGin #Gin ____ #theconstantlycurious #stayandwander #welivetoexplore #folkmagazine #adventureinspired #roamtheplanet #speechlessplaces #modernoutdoors #prettylittletrips #welivetoexplore #wandermore #goneoutdoors #finditliveit #chasethelight #suitcasetravels #thewildnesstonic #goexplore #searchwandercollect #passionpassport #folktravel #mydomainetravels #roamtheplanet #forgeyourownpath #thediscoverer #anotherescape #exploreobserveshare #inspiringwanderers #awakethesoul
Five ____ If you're heading on a South American adventure soon, here are five quickfire travel tips: 1. Always ask for the almuerzo / menu del dia. It's a set lunch meal of two or three courses served at most local restaurants that's cheap, filling, and usually quite good (they can usually make it veggie too). 2. Never ever ever go on a night bus in South America without a jumper, trousers, socks, and one other layer in your backpack. It might be 30 degrees outside, but the drivers love to set the air conditioning at Arctic levels for the whole journey. 3. If you ask for directions on a hike, people really really like to help you out and give an answer. This answer may not always be right though, and you won't necessarily realise this until you're more lost than you were before you asked. Download a map on your phone before you hike. 4. There is usually at least one bank in each country that won't charge you a fee to withdraw money at the ATM. You might need to try a few first though. 5. The weather in South America is not always the sunshine, heat, and blue skies which we readily associate with it. There are micro-climates within micro-climates and if you're visiting more than one part you need to pack accordingly. We're writing lots of new guides and articles after our South America adventure, so keep an eye on the blog for updates to help you plan ahead. #TheConstantlyCurious ____ #colombiatravel #suitcasetravels #searchwandercollect #postcardplaces #folktravel #speechlessplaces  #mydomainetravels #anotherescape #exploreobserveshare #stayandwander #inspiringwanderers #cntraveler #theprettycities #youmustsee #traveltheworld #openmyworld #wanderoften #darlingescapes #IamATraveler #visitsouthamerica #dametraveler #globelletravels #girlsthatwander #thetravelwomen #womenwhoexplore #thetravelwomen #wearetravelladies #nomadgirls #travelgirlsgo