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Hi! I’m Becki, and I am addicted to travel!

I’m also the face behind ‘Meet Me In Departures’. In 2013 I ditched my career after realising the rat-race wasn’t for me and never looked back.

I love anything to do with off-the-beaten-track places, temples & ruins. tracking down wildlife, action sport and beautiful places in the world that just need to be seen and experienced.

(Hint: If you’re looking for articles on mediocre hotels and run-of-the-mill tourist trap stuff, you’re in the wrong place)

So, come and escape the rat-race with me.
Life is for living!
Becki x

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18 things I wish I knew before I started my blogging journey. Really useful tried & tested things that ALL new bloggers should know before starting your blog. #blogging #bloggingforbeginners #bloggingtips

My Blogging Journey – 18 Incredible Tips for New Bloggers

71 Tried and Tested Travel Hacks Travel Tips & Backpacking Hacks to make your life easier, How to travel like a pro. Tips for backpacking and how to pack like a pro. Best packing hacks, best gadget hacks, best clothing hacks for travellers. #traveling #backpacking #travelhacks

71 Tried and Tested Travel Hacks Travel Tips & Backpacking Hacks to make your life easier, How to travel like a pro. Tips for backpacking and how to pack like a pro. Best packing hacks, best gadget hacks, best clothing hacks for travellers. #traveling #backpacking #travelhacks

71 Awesome Tried & Tested Backpacking Hacks & Travel Tips and Tricks

Germany Fairytale Castle Trip - in pictures. Images of some of the most beautiful castles in Germany, fit for a princess or the setting of a Disney film. #germany #fairytalecastles #germancastles

Germany Fairytale Castle Trip - in pictures. Images of some of the most beautiful castles in Germany, fit for a princess or the setting of a Disney film. #germany #fairytalecastles #germancastles

Germany Fairytale Castle Road Trip – 43 Stunning Images to Swoon over

Indonesia photo tour: Stunning pictures of Indonesia, beautiful photos of Indonesia to give you wanderlust. Pictures of Indonesia to inspire. Beautiful destinations in South East Asia #SouthEastAsia #BeautifulDestinations #Indonesia #IndonesiaInPictures

Indonesia photo tour: Stunning pictures of Indonesia, beautiful photos of Indonesia to give you wanderlust. Pictures of Indonesia to inspire. Beautiful destinations in South East Asia #SouthEastAsia #BeautifulDestinations #Indonesia #IndonesiaInPictures

Indonesia Photo Tour: 67 Beautiful pictures to give you wanderlust

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Fairytale castles of Germany road trip itinerary - The ultimate 7-day southern Germany road trip with MAP & INFO for the south of Germany self-drive tour.

Fairytale castles of Germany road trip itinerary - The ultimate 7-day southern Germany road trip with MAP & INFO for the south of Germany self-drive tour.

Fairytale castles of Germany – An awesome 7 day southern Germany road-trip

What to wear in Jordan. Packing List for a trip to Jordan. A Westerners guide on what to pack for a trip to Jordan #MiddleEast #Jordan #PackingList

What to wear in Jordan. Packing List for a trip to Jordan. A Westerners guide on what to pack for a trip to Jordan #MiddleEast #Jordan #PackingList

What To Wear in Jordan (& 6 things to avoid wearing)

The benefits of travel and why EVERYONE should try it just once in their life. Solo travel or group travel? It will be one of the BEST things you EVER do. I’m a firm believer that travelling solo is something that everyone should try, just once, in their lives. It’s even scientifically been proven that travel is good for you. Still not convinced about the benefits of travel? Or wondering what you will learn when you travel alone? Here’s a crazy-ass list of 21 reasons why solo travel will be one of the best things you ever do. #travel #solotravel #backpacking

21 Reasons Why Embracing Solo Travel Will Be One Of The Best Things You Ever Do – The Benefits Of Travel

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