Beautiful Alpine surroundings, a clifftop-perched Medieval castle and a picture-perfect islet church are just some reasons to visit this special destination One of the most popular attractions in Slovenia, … Continue reading Visiting Lake Bled
One of Michelangelo’s most famous works, these frescoes are full of colourful biblical characters depicting stories from the book of Genesis. Visit for pure amazement or to marvel at the … Continue reading Exploring the Sistine Chapel
Perched high upon on a steep cliff, this national Romanian landmark is surrounded in Gothicness, intrigue and immortalisation History In 1377, the Hungarian King Louis the Great issued a … Continue reading How to visit Bran Castle
From the Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz to Svangaskarð – Toftir, Faroe Islands, football brings people together and connects countries all over the world. Upon our travels, we have visited … Continue reading The best football stadiums
Half way into our trip in 2008, we made our way to New Zealand. Starting off in the South Island we experience the amazing Māori culture, national parks and getting … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Christchurch to Milford Sounds Part 9
Arriving from Riga our last stop on our Baltic trip was Tallinn. The Estonian Capital has everything you need for an amazing time. With an incredible walled Old Town, churches … Continue reading Tallinn itinerary
Marking the quadripoint in the US Southwest where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet, this marker offers a rare geographical occurrence Four Corners Monument: The original marker, erected in … Continue reading Four Corners Monument
The second largest continent consisting of 54 countries and the Western Sahara, Africa is surrounded on the east by the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, the west by the … Continue reading Africa travel tips
The iconic Western scenery is one of the US’ greatest landmarks. Towering up to 1,000 feet tall, the sandstone rocks create a truly magical desert landscape A red-sand desert, … Continue reading Monument Valley Walkthrough
It’s easy to see why this sprawling Inca citadel surrounded by lush vegetation and mystical mist is one of the world’s most iconic archaeological sites. Meaning ‘Old Mountain’, Machu … Continue reading Visiting Machu Picchu
No trip to Arizona would be complete without seeing the famous slot canyon shaped by water and wind in all its glory The most photographed Slot Canyon in the … Continue reading Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend guide
Whether enjoying the local Balsam, checking out the Gothic spires or visiting for past Soviet remains, this town is stepped in culture and history Having finished the conference in … Continue reading Riga itinerary
Majestic waterfalls, blankets of snow and dominating granite mountains are why Yosemite National Park is an unforgettable natural phenomenon. First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park has plenty to enjoy. … Continue reading Yosemite guide
Northern lights, the world’s northernmost cathedral and the midnight sun make this city an Arctic bucket list treasure The largest city in Northern Norway and located 217 miles north of the … Continue reading Tromsø things to do
The seventh wonder of the world, this UNESCO World Heritage site is an immense Buddhist temple complex consisting of old passageways, ancient ruins and grand towers. The Angkor Archaeological … Continue reading Angkor Wat guide
Deep chowder bowls, street performers and of course loud sea lions make this pier a must see attraction when visiting the golden city One half of In 4 the Long … Continue reading Things to see at San Francisco’s Pier 39
Seeing the World Cup’s first stadium, a vast Independence Square and colonial colourful houses is what makes the city a great treat for tourists Arriving in Montevideo by ferry is … Continue reading What’s next in Montevideo
Artistic subways, an impressive city hall and the Nobel Museum make this chic capital a viewing pleasure. With its punchy colours and helpful staff, Connect Hotel City is a great … Continue reading Stockholm travel itinerary
A collection of scattered islands throughout most of the Pacific Ocean, Oceania includes 14 countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The smallest continent, Oceania consists mostly … Continue reading Oceania travel tips
The Principality is the sixth-smallest country in the world and lies in the heart of the Alps between Switzerland and Austria. With a varied collection of things to do, from … Continue reading Vaduz things to see
The capital and largest city of Belarus, Minsk still has reminders of the Soviet era but is working on becoming a progressive and modern city. Despite a strong police presence, … Continue reading Minsk things to do
China’s historical and cultural city, Chengdu offers teahouses galore, shrines celebrating folk heroes and the opportunity to get close to cute pandas. For a more in depth guide, click here. … Continue reading Chengdu, travelling China Part 3
Europe is the sixth largest continent geographically and has the third highest population. It borders Asia to the east, the Atlantic in the west, Africa in the south via the … Continue reading Europe travel tips
The city that never sleeps, NYC is a shopping capital, an architectural feat and a melting pot of diversity and culture. But what to do in a weekend? The opportunities … Continue reading Getting around New York
Steaks, football and colourful buildings make this ‘Paris of South America’ a Latin hot spot As we arrived in Buenos Aires it felt very familiar. The city is known as … Continue reading Buenos Aires things to do
The BBC sitcom is coming back and what better way to honour the show than by visiting the Isle of Barry… where ‘it doesn’t rain much as it goes’ What’s … Continue reading On tour with Gavin & Stacey
Portuguese-tiled streets, cobbled lanes and crypts is why the ‘Las Vegas of Asia’ offers a little slice of EU heaven While visiting Hong Kong why not try a few days … Continue reading Macau things to see
Shimmering waters, blue starfish and volcanic islands make this South Pacific country an ideal holiday destination for backpackers, honeymooners and families Fiji is a brilliant place to start your Pacific … Continue reading Fiji on a budget
London is one of the best cities in the world (OK so we’re a little biased) but it does have a lot to offer. From the West End to East … Continue reading London calling: what to do in 48 hours
Tandem riding along the city walls, Pagodas galore and the spectacular Terracotta Army are just a few reasons why Xi’an should be on your China to-do-list Day 1 Arriving from … Continue reading Xi’an, travelling China Part 2
Our RtW trip in 2008 was going well. Leaving the forests and sweeping bays of Tasmania behind us, we journeyed to the East Coast of Australia to land in Sydney. … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Sydney Part 8
Soaring mountains, white sandy beaches and beautiful natural settings, Brazil’s capital offers much more than just the amazing Christ the Redeemer. Visit the hidden bars or simply enjoy the samba … Continue reading Rio de Janeiro things to do
A blend of old and new, Beijing offers excitement, unique sightseeing opportunities and layers of history. Hike the Great Wall, stand in the world’s largest inner-city square or marvel at … Continue reading Beijing, travelling China Part 1
Finland’s southern capital Helsinki is located at the heart of the Baltic Sea area and boasts rich cultural influences from both the East and West. Nominated as the ‘World Design … Continue reading Helsinki itinerary
Waving goodbye to the coastal capital Melbourne, we voyaged to Hobart, Tasmania. From the white sands of picture-perfect Wineglass Bay to the World Heritage-listed mountain, the island offers culture, art … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Tasmania Part 7
We at In 4 the Long Haul love a good bargain and whenever we go away, we always try to suss out the local markets to buy a new trinket … Continue reading Best markets to visit
Churches upon churches offer a spiritual outlook to the bustling city, while the Museum of Genocide Victims reflects on the capital’s darker days. Visit for history, amazing views and the … Continue reading Things to do in Vilnius
In 2008, we embarked on our RtW trip, visiting seven countries. Leaving behind the awe-inspiring Uluru and the cosmopolitan Adelaide, our next place on the map was Melbourne to say hi … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Melbourne Part 6
In 2008, we embarked on our RtW trip, visiting seven countries. So far, we witnessed the skyscrapers of Hong Kong, the colourful and sleek wonders of Singapore, the rugged beauty of … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Uluru to Adelaide Part 5
Finishing Hong Kong and Singapore, we make our way to Australia, starting off in the Outback. A perfect beginning point for the Northern Territory, Darwin is a contrast of dusty, … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Darwin & the Ghan Part 4
Beware… you’re now entering a geek zone! So here at In 4 the Long Haul, we tend to get a tiny bit obsessed over things. From Harry Potter films and … Continue reading Visiting Game of Thrones
In 2008, we embarked on our RtW trip. After visiting our first country on our list, China, we then sauntered off to Singapore, off southern Malaysia. With day trips to … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Singapore Part 3
In 2008, we embarked on our RtW trip, visiting seven countries. The first leg of our journey took us from busy London to busy Hong Kong. A different kind of … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: Hong Kong Part 2
We decided to spend Cat’s 30th birthday at Mardi Gras in New Orleans and incorporated this into a wider US holiday, starting from sunny Miami and New Orleans and then … Continue reading Tips for hot and cold weather
FIn February 2008, Cat and I embarked on our first real ‘couples test’ by booking a round-the-world adventure after we finished uni. Starting off in the East, we finished in … Continue reading Backpacking around the world on a budget: The beginning Part 1
Part 1 – Salzburg After a relaxing flight from London on a sunny Saturday morning we arrived at Salzburg airport. We hoped on bus no.2 to our hotel in the … Continue reading Salzburg to Munich on a budget
We have been meaning to visit the Balkans for quite some time but have been distracted by lands afar. But this year, we ventured out to the first group of … Continue reading How to plan a Balkans trip
Expecto Patronum… It’s been over 20 years since the release of the boy who lived and 12 years since he who must not be named was vanquished. Here at In 4 … Continue reading Magical world of Harry Potter
The largest island in the Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye offers a rugged landscape, majestic mountains and picturesque fishing villages. It is connected to Scotland’s northwest coast by bridge but visitors … Continue reading Fun facts about Isle of Skye
