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The art of travelling light
by Nick 8 March 2021

Traveller. Runner. Linguist. Oxford grad.

Hey friends. First and foremost, a huge thank you for taking the time to visit my site, CabinBagsOnly. 

I’m Nick, a UK-based world traveller who created this site with some ideas, a handful of crumpled notes, and an ageing phone to take photographs. I specialise in the art of travelling light, often with just a cabin-sized bag, hence the name. 

Most people like to travel economically, so I recommend things that are cheap or free. Obviously, the cool stuff costs money. I offer travel advice and tips, spotlight articles, a gallery of my favourite photographs, and trip itineraries.

Every place I have stayed at, every monument, and every journey is something I have personally experienced. The photographs are mine, so you see what I have seen. Any product or merchandise I reference is without endorsement or affiliate marketing – it is a genuine recommendation.

We travel for different reasons, but the feeling of freedom and discovery becomes intoxicating over time.

Reach out and drop me a line, or contact me on social media. I hope you are inspired to discover places that I have been fortunate enough to visit.

Happy and safe travels.

Nick
CabinBagsOnly

Travel far enough and you will meet yourself 

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions of this blog are subjective. There is no political, social, religious or economic bias toward any of the content. All photos and content are ©CabinBagsOnly.

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🇬🇮 . This British Overseas Territory is a fu 🇬🇮
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This British Overseas Territory is a fusion of British, European and Moorish influences. Located at the tip of the Iberian Peninsula and only 14 miles from Africa, this duty-free, strategically placed zone has been under dispute for centuries. 
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🗻Dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar and a runaway cutting across Winston Churchill Avenue, with a landmass of 2.5 square miles, makes it one of the densely populated territories in the world.
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🐒 Look out for the Barbary macaques on The Rock, Europe’s only wild monkey population and known to attack visitors quite often.
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👣 For thrill-seekers, try the 71-metre walk across the dangling Windsor Suspension Bridge. Don’t look down; it’s a 160 feet drop.
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Fun fact: John Lennon and Yoko Ono got married here in a three-minute ceremony at The Rock Hotel in 1969 💍
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Read my guide to see Gibraltar for less than £50.
👉 link to website in bio.
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@unesco @unescoworldheritage 
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#gibraltar #gibraltarrock #gibraltar🇬🇮 #gibraltarmonkeys #visitgibraltar #gibraltarairport #mygibraltar #straitofgibraltar #rockofgibraltar #exploregibraltar #gibraltarnaturereserve #barbarymacaques #barbarymacaque #topoftherock #gibraltarsunset 
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🇬🇧 . This mural located just off the Donnega 🇬🇧
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This mural located just off the Donnegal Road in Belfast shows the workers of the Titanic which sank in 1912 on her maiden voyage. It was built at the Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city. 
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Fun facts: When it was built, the Titanic was the largest man-made object in the world.
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#stillatraveler #streetart #mural #cabinbagsonly #cabinbags #lonelyplanet #wanderlustmag #wishiwasthere #iamatraveler #passionpassport #bestvacations #wonderfulplaces #explorer #travel #wanderlust #goexplore #lovetotravel #travelmore #roamtheplanet #travellife #worldtravel #worldtraveler #travellight #befree #solotravel #nomad #thetitanic #belfast #graffitiart ----------------------------------------------------
🇳🇵 . Day 5 - Everest Base Camp Trek - Lukla 🇳🇵
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Day 5 - Everest Base Camp Trek - Lukla to Phakding.
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👍🏼 यह फकडिंग के लिए एक बहुत अच्छा सौम्य ट्रेक है।हिमाचल जैसा लगता है।
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📍 Trek: Lukla (2840m) to Phakding (2610m). 
Accommodation: Hotel Sherpa Phakding (2610m)
Duration: 3.5 hours
Distance: 5.1 mile (8.2kms)
Net elevation gain/loss: -204m
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🏚 The town of Lukla is centred around a long street with shops selling souvenirs and outdoor gear. At the end is the Pasang Lhamu Gate with a statue of Pasang Lhamu, who was the first Nepalese woman to summit Mt. Everest. After this comes the Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality Office to purchase the first of two regional trekking permits.
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🎟  The permit fee is 2000NPR (£12.80) if not part of an included package.
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🚶‍♂️ The trek from Lukla to Phakding takes you through fantastic scenery. Enjoy the verdant pine trees and wildlife of the national park with glimpses of the mountains ahead. The trail is a mix of dirt and some rocky sections, passing through small local villages. 
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🌉  A few suspension bridges occasionally appear, with more to come in the following days. Approaching Phakding, there are views of the Dhudh Kosi River, the source of which is Gokyo Lake.
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🍲 The Everest Summiter Lodge (2600m) makes a good lunch stop.
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💷  Daily food and drink costs are around £15 at the low end and £25 at the upper end. Lunch costs around 550NPR (£3.52) and tea/coffee 150NPR (£0.96).
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#nepaltravel #nepal2022 #visitnepal #kathmandunepal #nepalnow #luklaairport #luklanepal #kathmanduvalley #roofoftheworld #ebctrek #everestbasecamp #everestbasecamptrek #mounteverest #hikerlife #sagarmathanationalpark #sagarmatha #phakding #namchebazaar #airportlounges
🇬🇧 . 'The Chef' is a portrait from 2016 can 🇬🇧
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'The Chef' is a portrait from 2016 can be found at High Street Court at the bottom of High Street in Belfast. The three-story image of a chef with a lobster was created by Australian artist, Smug.
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Fun facts: Smug is without a doubt one of the most talented graffiti artists in the world at present.
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#belfast #belfastcity #belfastcitycentre #belfastcityhall #smug #smugone #thechef #northernireland #lovebelfast #georgebest ----------------------------------------------------
🇪🇸 . El Caminito del Rey (the Kings's Little 🇪🇸
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El Caminito del Rey (the Kings's Little Path), is a 3 km walkway pinned to the gorge's rocks at El Chorro. 
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It was opened again in 2015, after a decade of closure following five deaths. At one time, It was the world's most dangerous walkway. My photo shows the bridge linking both sides of the gorge. Once you start the walk, you cannot turn back.
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Fun fact: There are orange markings along the walkway sections, which means keep walking and do not stop. The wooden planks can break under your feet, and it is a long way down.
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#malaga #andalucia #igersmalaga #ok_malaga #cordoba #ronda #ig_andalucia #españa #spain🇪🇸 #walkway #gorge #elchorro #dontlookdown #steep #dangerous #cabinbagsonly #cabinbags #lonelyplanet #roadtrips #andalucia_monumental #ilovespain🇪🇸 #espanapic #climbelchorro #elchorro #elchorromalaga #turismoelchorro ----------------------------------------------------
🇳🇵 . Day 3 - Everest Base Camp Trek - Explor 🇳🇵
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Day 3 - Everest Base Camp Trek - Exploring Kathmandu.
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✅ Must- visit temples in Kathmandu include:
1. Pashupatinath Temple
2. Swayambhunath Temple
3. Dakshinkali Temple
4. Guhyeshwari Temple
5. Jagannath Temple
6. Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple
7. Kasthamandapa Temple
8. Budhanilkantha Temple
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🛕Dotted around the city are lots of smaller shrines, stupas and monasteries, such as Drugon Jangchu Monastery, shown in the photo above.
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Fun fact: Kathmandu is also called the city of temples. More than 300+ temples, monasteries, and monuments can be explored inside Kathmandu valley.
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#nepal #nepal2022 #visitnepal #visitnepal2022 #kathmandu #pokhara #nepalnow #wownepal #explorenepal #kathmanduvalley #amazingnepal #monkeytemple #prayerflags #lordbuddha #hinduism_ #thamel #thamelkathmandu #streetmarkets #indiatourism #indiatonepal
🇬🇧 . 'The Duel of Belfast Dance' in Hill Ste 🇬🇧
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'The Duel of Belfast Dance' in Hill Steet, Belfast, created by Conor Harrington in 2012 depics two duelling men and an onlooker. A striking piece of art. 
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Fun fact: Conor Harrington is an Irish strret artist famous for classical and contemporary art. 
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#stillatraveler #streetart #mural #cabinbagsonly #cabinbags #lonelyplanet #wanderlustmag #wishiwasthere #iamatraveler #passionpassport #bestvacations #wonderfulplaces #explorer #travel #wanderlust #goexplore #lovetotravel #travelmore #travellife #worldtravel #worldtraveler #travellight #befree #solotravel #nomad #giantscauseway #belfast #duel #conorharrington #swordfight ----------------------------------------------------
🇪🇸 . Overlooking the port of Málaga from G 🇪🇸
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Overlooking the port of Málaga from Gibralfaro castle. It is the oldest operational port in Spain and was founded in 1000BC. It is popular with locals and tourists with a range of shops and restsurants. 
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Fun fact: Málaga is the birthplace of the actor, Antonio Banderas. 
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#malaga #costadelsol #andalucía #antoniobanderas #picasso #cabinbagsonly #cabinbags #lonelyplanet #wanderlustmag #wishiwasthere #iamatraveler #passionpassport #bestvacations #wonderfulplaces #explorer #travel #wanderlust #goexplore #lovetotravel #travelmore #roamtheplanet #travellife #worldtravel #worldtraveler #travellight #befree #solotravel #nomad #gibralfaro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
🇱🇹 . 📍Located in southeastern Lithuania, 🇱🇹
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📍Located in southeastern Lithuania, Trakai, famous for its 14-century castle on an island at Lake Galvé, was once home to the great dukes of Lithuania. The castle is surrounded by water on all sides, making it an excellent strategic location. Access is via a footbridge.
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🏰 Built in several phases, the castle fell into a state of disrepair, however during the 19th-century plans were prepared to reconstruct the castle. Work began in earnest in 1952 and finished in 1961. Once used as a prison, the castle is now a museum.
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✈️ Cheap @wizzair flights to Vilnius (27km from Trakai) operate regularly from @ldnlutonairport 
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Fun fact: There are less than 250 people in the world who speak the Turkic language, which is still spoken in Trakai and Vilnius.
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Read my best of Vilnius in a weekend post.
👉 link to website in bio.
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#trakai #visit_trakai #trakaicastle #trakaiislandcastle #igerslituania #igerslithuania #visitlithuania #lituania #trakupilis #lithuanian #pilis #vilnius #lithuaniannature #miestas #вильнюс #vilniuscity #vilniusoldtown #instavilnius

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