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Hi, I'm Caitlyn and I'm a travelholic... pause for monotone "Hi Caitlyn" chorus. Welcome to my travel blog where I share personal stories, tips and advice (I previously worked as a travel agent for 4 years) and hopefully inspire you to see more of this beautiful planet we call home.

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Busy vs quiet places in Bali Bali can be busy, es

Iconic way to see in the new year… but it comes

What a lovely welcome on my first evening in Doha

Saw a few people saying they’re cancelling their

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This trend though 😂👏🏼 The amount of time

This trend though 😂👏🏼

The amount of times I’ve been asked where my boyfriend/husband is or why I would ever travel alone is ridiculous. I bet none of the people asking would ever ask a man that!

I understand women are at greater risk when traveling but we are at greater risk in society in general, no matter where we are. Maaaaybe we should start looking at who’s causing this risk and shaming bad behaviour instead of shaming women for literally just existing. 🙃

#womeninmalefields #solofemaletravel

Perks of booking with a travel agent 👩🏼‍💻⬇️

As an ex travel agent turned consultant I’ve always understood the benefits of booking through an agent having worked in the field. But in such a digital age it’s often overlooked and not spoken about enough.

So let me share some of the benefits of booking with a travel agent booking with @tbo.holidays

📦 Package rates

Getting discounts for the more you book can save you a lot! If you’re going to book it all anyway might as well book it all together and save some cash!

💰Wholesale prices

The agents book directly with airlines and hotels, cutting out the middle man so they can get wholesale prices.

📚 Trained agents

I did weeks of training before I was even allowed to serve my first customer and received constant training throughout. We not only have our own travel experiences but we understand the industry inside and out.

✈️ Direct access to airlines

Agent access to airline booking portals and with access to speak with the airline directly in case of any delays, changes or cancellations. I couldn’t even count the amount of hours I spent on a the phone to airlines over the years.

🌍 Round the world flights

I’ve still never been able to find round the world tickets as cheap as I was able to build them as a travel agent.

Have you ever booked with an agent?
What was your experience like?

Head into your local travel agency before the 1st of December to grab these Black Friday deals of up to 75% off through the TBO platform. Or book a call with me for a tailor made itinerary (you get the fee back as a discount when you book).

AD / #travelagents #blackfridaytraveldeals #travelconsultant

Busy vs quiet places in Bali Bali can be busy, es

Busy vs quiet places in Bali

Bali can be busy, especially over the Christmas/New Year period. But there are so many places to escape the crowds and enjoy some tranquility.

So…

☀️ Instead of Canggu
☀️ Go to Seseh

Seseh isn’t far from Canggu, it’s getting busier but still feels so much quieter. The beach is quiet, there’s lots of rice fields and small cafes to enjoy. And you’re still nice and close to the action if you want it.

🏖️ Instead of Uluwatu
🏖️ Go to Amed

Swap the white sand beaches of Uluwatu for the black sand beaches of Amed. Amed is a beautiful and chill coastal town that has amazing diving/snorkelling sites, gorgeous cafes and views of Mt Agung.

🌴 Instead of Ubud
🌴 Go to Sidemen

Sidemen is what I always imagined Ubud was going to be before I discovered it’s actually a massive and busy city. It’s a small, quiet village in the mountains surrounded by jungle and rivers and lots of the iconic bamboo houses to stay in.

🌄 Instead of Seminyak
🌄 Go to Kintamani

Instead of beach swims and walking the shopping streets, hike up a volcano and relax in hot springs! There’s so many stunning cafes and restaurants with these views.

🛥️ Instead of Nusa Penida
🛥️ Go to Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Penida is gorgeous but it’s sooo busy! Crowds everywhere. Nusa Lembongan is so much quieter and more relaxing.

🛖 Instead of Kuta
🛖 Go to Munduk/Wanagiri

Kuta is the worst part of Bali and you can’t change my mind 😂 head north into the mountains where you can find dozens of beautiful (and quiet) waterfalls.

Let me know whats your favourite part of Bali 😍
And make sure to save this for some Bali inspo

#balitraveller #hiddengems #traveldestinations

Iconic way to see in the new year… but it comes

Iconic way to see in the new year… but it comes at a price.

Only general admission resale tickets are left for FINNS New Year’s Eve party and this is how it went last year.

I also share some tips to finding bars with no lines and staying safe 🫶🏼

Where are you spending New Years Eve this year?

Also sorry but HOW are we even talking about this!! How is 2024 almost over wth 😭

#bali #newyearseve2024 #FINNS #baliparty

What a lovely welcome on my first evening in Doha

What a lovely welcome on my first evening in Doha 😍

Sweating my chesticles off but keeping hydrated and enjoying my first time traveling to Qatar!

Country number 80! Can’t believe it 🥺 only 115 to go 😂

#doha #qatar #sunsetviews

Saw a few people saying they’re cancelling their

Saw a few people saying they’re cancelling their trips to America so thought I would share some alternatives ☺️

Side note: this is just a bit of fun as I love finding doppelgänger destinations around the world. But also trying to create a shred of light in a dark situation. I’m really feeling for the women and minority groups in the US right now. Sending love to you all 🫶🏼

🏝️ instead of Hawaii
🏝️ try Madeira
- similar cliffs, mountains, coastal areas and beaches.

☀️ instead of California
☀️ try Portugal or Australia
- nice weather, beaches, surfing is big in them all, great rocky coastal areas that are good for road trips, artsy cities, wineries etc.

🎲 instead of Las Vegas
🎲 try Macau
- gambling and copy cat hotels. looks the same but very different vibes. Not as much pool parties and drinking.

🏜️ instead of Utah
🏜️ try Northern Spain
- dry desert landscapes with rocky formations.

🧂 instead of Bonneville Salt Flats
🧂 try Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia
- both salt flats, Uyuni is the biggest in the world and acts as a giant mirror in wet season!

🌃 instead of New York City
🌃 try Tokyo
- lively, concrete jungles with lots of lights and very fun & tech forward (Tokyo even more so).

🛕 instead of New Mexico
🛕 try Cappadocia, Turkey
- one particular area of New Mexico is even better in Turkey because they’re famous for the hot air balloons flying over the unique (or two of a kind I guess) landscape.

🧗🏼‍♀️ instead of Arizona
🧗🏼‍♀️ try Oman & Jordan
- Oman have Wadis similar to Arizonas Oasis’ and Jordan has similar slot canyons. Plus they have Petra, so that’s a win!

Comment if I should do a part two ☺️

#travelusa #traveldoppleganger

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