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The Perfect Birthday

 So I’ve noticed a Globetrotting trend that I think you should seriously consider: gifting yourself a horse riding holiday to mark a significant birthday! It so happens to be MY birthday today (May 8th) and I’m off to Bonnie

Horse Riding Holiday Etiquette - Globetrotting horse riding holidays

Horse Riding Holiday Ètiquette

It may sound strange, but there is a unspoken code among riders on the trail that will stand you in good stead on your next horse riding adventure. Whether you’re a beginner rider or just haven’t ridden out as part

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Mongolia: the Final Frontier

July 2014 I have a tribe of globetrotters travelling to Mongolia in August, some have been before and others it’s their first time. Safe to say, I love organising their trips and I would be lying if I didn’t mention

Best Language Learning Apps

Speak like a local with these handy apps You’ll always get a thumbs up from a country’s native people if you have a go at speaking their language. Whether you pronounce the words appallingly badly or string a sentence together

How to Take Better Photos on your Horse Riding Holiday - Globetrotting horse riding vacations

How to Take Better Photos on your Horse Riding Holiday

It’s only after snapping BILLIONS of images one-handed astride a horse that I’ve been able to master horse riding holiday photography. It’s undeniably hard to take focused, well-framed images when you’re in the saddle. But it’s not impossible! First, it

Looking for Somewhere to Ride near Sydney?

Hey Globetrotters, I wanted to introduce you to the wonderful Jess Chapman who runs Chapman Valley Horse Riding just north of Sydney in the Hunter Valley. We met Jess at Equitana Auckland late last year and were blown away with

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Traveller’s Tips for Globetrotting in Kenya

For those brave hearts who are planning a riding safari in Kenya, we’ve put together some general information that is a must-read before you board your flight. climate Although Kenya lies along the equator, the climate and temperatures vary according

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Globetrotting’s Guide to Tipping

The art of tipping varies greatly from one destination to the next, and it’s easy to get lost trying to work out the right amount to tip without offending. Every country has different expectations when it comes to gratuities, and