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Hey, I’m Niamh! I have a huge passion for travel, and I help other people to explore our beautiful planet. From a young age I’ve travelled around Europe, and I had my first big adventure as a budget backpacker in 2018. I’ve explored over 25 countries in Europe, Asia, North and South America, and I share tips and inspiration on how you can do this too!

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  • 3-Day Rome Itinerary – A Local’s Guide

    January 23, 2023
  • A guide to the cyclades

    Greek Islands – A Guide to visiting the Cyclades

    September 4, 2022
  • Two Weeks in Croatia – The Ultimate Backpackers Itinerary

    July 25, 2022
  • Backpacking Dubrovnik Old City Walls

    Backpacking Dubrovnik – A Complete Guide

    June 27, 2022
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  • January 23, 2023

3-Day Rome Itinerary – A Local’s Guide

Rome is one of those cities that really lives up to the hype – amazing architecture, rich history, stunning art, and delicious food. It’s a city that you will never get bored of, and you’ll always find new places to explore. The city is so big and bustling that it’s impossible to find all of…

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  • September 4, 2022

Greek Islands – A Guide to visiting the Cyclades

A guide to the cyclades

The Greek Islands are an absolute dream holiday destination. White-washed streets, pristine beaches, and don't even get me started on the food! They're a must-do if you're spending your summer in Europe....

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  • July 25, 2022

Two Weeks in Croatia – The Ultimate Backpackers Itinerary

In the summer of 2022, I decided to pack my bags and head off on a four-month journey through Europe. I kicked off my backpacking trip in Croatia, and what an amazing...

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  • June 27, 2022

Backpacking Dubrovnik – A Complete Guide

Backpacking Dubrovnik Old City Walls

Backpacking Dubrovnik is every traveler's dream. It's hard to think of a better place to spend a summer in Europe. Dubrovnik is increasingly becoming more popular for European holidaymakers, and it's easy...

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  • June 20, 2022

Split Travel Guide – How to Spend a Week in Split, Croatia

View from Hvar near Split, Croatia

Split is the ultimate holiday destination. With beautiful beaches, crystal clear water, rich history, and vibrant nightlife, there's something to please everyone here! It was one of my absolute favourites on my...

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  • June 13, 2022

Istria Itinerary – Three-Day Guide

Rovinj Harbour in Istria

When visiting Croatia, most people flock to the dalmatian coast. I started my trip to Croatia with Istria, and what a way to kick it off! Amazing people, great food, beautiful fishing...

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  • May 24, 2022

Florence City Break – How to Spend a Weekend in Florence

Woman at Bardini Gardens in Florence ,overlooking the city

With amazing food, rich culture, incredible artwork, and a beautiful countryside setting, Florence must be the most beautiful city in Europe! As soon as you arrive, you'll fall in love with this...

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  • April 12, 2022

Backpacking Barcelona – A 3 Day Itinerary

Woman Standing at Park Guell in Barcelona with ceramic tiles overlooking the city

Barcelona is arguably the most vibrant city in Europe. It's a place that will have you coming back time and time again, finding new areas to explore and fall in love with!...

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  • January 12, 2022

Lough Ouler – How to Hike to Ireland’s Heart Shaped Lake

Picture of Woman standing at base of Lough Ouler, Ireland's heart shaped lake in Wicklow

Lough Ouler has quickly become one of the most popular locations to hike to in Ireland, and with good reason! This beautiful lake is famous for its unusual heart shape, and it...

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  • December 13, 2021

Sicily Travel Guide – 5 Days in Southern Italy

Greek Amphitheatre in Taormina, Sicily

Vibrant cities, white sand beaches, ancient ruins, and the most active volcano on earth, Sicily has it all! There is so much to see and do on this incredible island, and you...

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Niamh X Travels

Hey, I’m Niamh! I have a huge passion for travel, and I help other people to explore our beautiful planet. From a young age I’ve travelled around Europe, and I had my first big adventure as a budget backpacker in 2018. I’ve explored over 25 countries in Europe, Asia, North and South America, and I share tips and inspiration on how you can do this too!

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Recent Posts

  • 3-Day Rome Itinerary – A Local’s Guide

    January 23, 2023
  • A guide to the cyclades

    Greek Islands – A Guide to visiting the Cyclades

    September 4, 2022
  • Two Weeks in Croatia – The Ultimate Backpackers Itinerary

    July 25, 2022
  • Backpacking Dubrovnik Old City Walls

    Backpacking Dubrovnik – A Complete Guide

    June 27, 2022

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Niamh -  Exploring South America || 📍Peru
Guide to Huacachina 🌺💫 . Here’s everything Guide to Huacachina 🌺💫
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Here’s everything you need to know before visiting the hidden oasis in Peru 🇵🇪 SAVE this post for your next trip to Peru! 
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How to get here 🚌✈️
If you’re travelling with Peruhop, the bus goes straight to Huacachina! Otherwise, you can take the bus from Lima to Ica, and then take a short tuktuk to Huacachina 🛵🗺️ the tuktuk shouldn’t cost more than 8 soles in total
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Where to stay 🏡 
If sleeping isn’t a priority, and you’re looking to party, The Wild Rover is the spot in Huacachina. My top pick on where to stay would be Bananas Adventure Hostel 🍌 it’s a really social hostel, with a free barbecue in the evening! If you want to save money, accommodation in Ica is a lot cheaper, and it’s just a short tuktuk to Huacachina ☀️
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Things to do ⛷️
You can’t miss the dune buggy tour at sunset, it’s absolutely breathtaking! I’d also recommend climbing the dunes for sunset, it costs ~€1 to enter and the climb takes anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour 🥾 another amazing experience and Seamus’s highlight so far was the Nazca lines 🙌🏼
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Is Huacachina on your bucket list?
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#huacachina #huacachinaoasis #southamerica #visitsouthamerica #exploreperu #igersperu #perutravel #perupaísmásrico #experienceperu #cometoperu #sudamerica #discoversouthamerica
Must do in Peru 🌙💫 . In Huacachina you’ll Must do in Peru 🌙💫
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In Huacachina you’ll find loads of affordable tours to go Sand boarding and ride a Dune Buggy 🏎️ I laughed so hard during this that my face hurt, we were being thrown around the dune buggy and boarding down was such a rush! 
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Make sure to book your tour for 4pm to get the best sunset view, and don’t forget a mask to cover your face from the sand ✨ days later you’ll still be finding sand all over your things, but it’s 100% worth it 🫶🏼
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Save this post for your next trip to Peru and follow me for more South America tips! 🇵🇪 
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#visitsouthamerica #southamericatravel #perutravel #perupaísmásrico #peruadventure #huacachina #huacachinaoasis #perudestinations
Welcome to Huacachina 🏂 . This place has been o Welcome to Huacachina 🏂
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This place has been on my bucket list for YEARS ✨ an oasis in the desert, it’s probably the most unique town I’ve ever visited. We’d heard such mixed reviews about the place, but I actually loved it and can’t wait to share more of this spot ✨🫶🏼
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In my eyes, a must do when you visit Peru 🇵🇪 
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#huacachina #huacachinaoasis #peru #visitperu #visitsouthamerica #perudestinations #perupaísmásrico #ctperu
No one I’d rather share this adventure with than No one I’d rather share this adventure with than you 🫶🏼🤎
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Last year I spent four months solo travelling around Europe, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made ✈️🌍 I initially only booked two weeks, because I thought I’d never last on my own - but I ended up learning I’m capable of much more than I thought, I became more confident, and comfortable (maybe even happy) with my own company 🫶🏼 just because you’re in a relationship, it doesn’t mean you can’t chase your own dreams and I’m so grateful to the boy for supporting me and encouraging me 🥹🫶🏼
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The last few months have been amazing, and I’m so lucky to have my best friend by my side for the hard times and the once in a lifetime experiences ✨ We’re creating amazing memories together, and I feel like the second luckiest person in the world (ofc he is the first) 🤷🏽‍♀️
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Halfway through our South America trip, with a lifetime worth of memories together 🫶🏼
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#solotravel #travelcouple #southamerica #perutravel #perutrip #visitsouthamerica #huacachina #perupaísmásrico
Let me know 👇🏼 . The Galapagos has to have t Let me know 👇🏼
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The Galapagos has to have the most diverse wildlife I’ve ever seen! Around every corner you’ll find animals like giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions and so much more 🦎🐢🦭 
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For me the most incredible experience was the marine wildlife 🤿🐚 swimming with penguins and playing with sea lions is an experience I’ll never forget 🫶🏼
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#galapagosislands #galápgos #islagalapagos #ecuador🇪🇨 #ecuadortravel_ig #ecuadorturistico #galápagos
The best travel experience of my life ✈️🫶🏼
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One week sailing around the Galápagos Islands was a dream come true ✨ what made this experience so special was the group and our guide, Darwin. He was in the water with us pointing out wildlife, and was just as excited to spot a marine iguana or a turtle as we were!🐢🤿 
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These islands are truly unique, with diverse wildlife and amazing landscapes 🌋 it’s so important to protect them and prevent over tourism which is really harmful to the environment, which is why I was so thrilled to be going with @enchantedexpeditions 🫶🏼 a family run business that’s been running Galápagos tours for 40 years 🦎
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I’m so lucky and so grateful to have been able to see these amazing islands for myself, and the Galapagos are a must do in South America! 
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#galapagosislands #islasgalapagos #ecuadorturistico #galapagos #visitgalapagos #ecuadortravel_ig #ecuadoramalavida #giftedtrip
Moments in Quilotoa 🥾🌋 . My favourite day t Moments in Quilotoa 🥾🌋 
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My favourite day trip from Quito was hiking to this lake inside the crater of a volcano 🌋 
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Here’s everything you need to know before you go 🫶🏼
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You can go as a day trip, or do a three day hiking loop around Quilotoa. We chose the day trip because we’d done a lot of hiking in Cotopaxi and wanted a bit of a break! 
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The day trip starts and ends in Quito, along the way you’ll visit an indigenous home and drive through the countryside. The hike takes about 1 hour down and 1.5 hours back up 🥾 it gets really warm by the crater, so pack layers! You’ll also be able to spend some time kayaking on the lake 🛶 
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#quilotoa #quilotoalake #quilotoaloop #ecuadorprimero #ecuadorturistico #visitecuador #allyouneedisecuador #southamericatrip #southamericatravel
The ultimate 10 day Ireland Itinerary 🚗☘️ The ultimate 10 day Ireland Itinerary 🚗☘️ 
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If there’s one thing I know, it’s Ireland. This guide has a mix of hidden gems and iconic must see destinations - perfect to make the most of 10 days on the Emerald Isle with @tourismireland ☘️
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Dublin: 2 Days
You can’t come to Ireland without visiting the vibrant capital! Spend your first day settling in and exploring, visiting Stephens Green, Trinity College, watching the buskers on Grafton Street and catch the sunset at the Guinness Storehouse 🍻🎤
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On your second day, take a day trip to Howth or Dalkey. In Howth, enjoy the iconic cliff walk and grab @beshoffsofhowth for lunch. In Dalkey, take a boat tour to Dalkey Island to find Ireland’s version of the French Riviera 🌊
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Sligo: 1 Day
An underrated destination, you can’t miss county Sligo! Here you should visit the caves of Keash, go surfing at strandhill, and drive the Gleniff Horseshoe 🏄🏽‍♀️🗻
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Mayo: 2 Days
I’d recommend basing yourself in the stunning town Westport, and taking a day trip to Achill Island. Visit keem bay (one of Lonely Planet’s top beaches in the world) and the white cliffs of Ashleam 🐏
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Galway: 2 Days 
The liveliest city in Ireland! Listen to some live music in the pubs and take a free walking tour of the city centre! On your second day, take a day trip to the Aran Islands. The best way to explore the breathtaking landscape is to rent a bike and cycle beside the stone walls to the famous viewpoint at Dun Aonghasa 🚲🌊
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Clare: 1 Day
Time to see the most famous site in Ireland - the Cliffs of Moher! Next, head to Doolin - a small colourful town with views of the cliffs, great restaurants, and ancient castles 🏰 
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Kerry: 2 Days
Finish off your trip in my favourite town in Ireland - Dingle. This is such a fun and colourful place - join a boat tour to see the wildlife surrounding the bay, drive along the coast at Slea Head, and stop off at Coumenoole beach. It’s also home to some of the best restaurants in the country, and you can’t miss @thefishboxdingle 🐬 
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Check out @shermanstravel for amazing travel deals in Ireland! ☘️ #AD
#discoverireland #lovinireland #tourismireland #irish_daily #instaireland #irelandtravel #irishroadtrip
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