Maya Hawes

Apr 17, 2024 | traveller.easyjet.com | Maya Hawes

Southern Spain is at least partly defined by layers of different cultures, which is a foolproof recipe for some pretty exceptional architecture. Crumbling Roman ruins set the stage for intricate Moorish palaces, further refined over the centuries. And on top of this comes a sprinkling of extraordinary pleasure gardens. These visions of paradise can now be found tucked away in bustling Spanish cities, and the best of them survive and thrive to this day in the beautiful Andalucía region.

Mar 25, 2024 | traveller.easyjet.com | Maya Hawes

We all know that Greece has some pretty spectacular holiday spots. The problem with this, however, is that many equally spectacular spots often get overlooked. Famous island destinations like Mykonos and Santorini draw in the crowds and are, of course, well worth the hype, but Greece’s mainland is just as enchanting and authentic. In particular, the southern Peloponnese region delivers the Greek essentials in one very pretty package: ancient sites, picturesque towns and lots of excellent beaches.

Aug 16, 2023 | hostelworld.com | Joanna Nowak |Maya Hawes

For many people travel is about enjoying a well-deserved break, switching off from problems back at home and enjoying new and exciting destinations to the fullest. But long-term travellers, especially those that have been on the road for a long time, can find themselves wanting a deeper purpose alongside their endless cravings for more adventure. How can you add more purpose to your travels? Here’s why you should consider volunteering for NGOs on your next trip. What does travel with a purpose mean?

Jul 17, 2023 | hostelworld.com | Yaren Fadiloglulari |Maya Hawes

“It’s not about the plan, it’s about the detour,” is the tagline of Claire Ramsdell’s website, The Detour Effect. Her family calls her “Wrong-Way Ramsdell” because of her sense of direction but this hasn’t stopped her from solo travelling, hitchhiking, car camping, and hiking all on her own. Another travel blogger, Christina Jane of Being Christina Jane says that she overcame her fear of getting lost abroad by doing it scared and embracing this part of herself.

Feb 24, 2023 | hostelworld.com | Mira Mookerjee |Maya Hawes

Vivid colours, camels and elephants, delicious food, and an ancient history… If Rajasthan isn’t on your travel bucket list, you need to add it now. Commonly known as the “Desert State”, the area spans across Northern India’s Thar desert. It’s packed with a rich variety of wildlife, as well as beautiful Havelis, hill forts and palaces. You could easily spend months exploring this diverse region, but if you only have two weeks, here is our list of what to do in Rajasthan.