I Dream of Mangoes is here to provide you with the information and confidence you need to travel to adventurous places independently. This travel blog is 90% backpacker and 10% luxury. I mostly like to travel and eat like a local, but then occasionally splash out on an amazing experience.
This blog is a product of 12 years of self-funded, on-the-ground research followed by thousands of hours spent creating these travel guides for you.If you have found the information on I Dream of Mangoes useful and would like to buy me a beer to say thanks, I would be forever grateful for the opportunity to keep travelling and writing this blog.
Hi, I'm Aimee! This is my travel blog: I Dream of Mangoes
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Amazing Road Trips
There are some places in the world that are best served justice by experiencing them on a road trip! Here are some of my favourites...
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The Journey Continues...
Follow my adventure around the world as I share stories all the way from the lagoons of Samoa to the shrines of Iraq. My preferred way to travel is 'local style' - so you can expect these guides to feature tips on taking public transport, finding the best street food, my favourite homestays and unique things to do.
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About Me
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My name is Aimee and I am from Sussex in the UK. I embarked upon my first backpacking adventure straight from studying Zoology at university, a little more than 10 years ago.
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With time, my destinations have become more adventurous. Still, my style of travel has remained the same: Budget and eco-friendly, with a curiosity for the unusual and a desire to 'hang with the locals'.
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In between my travels, I have trained to become a qualified Sommelier and Yoga Teacher.
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I love animals, yoga, food, wine, hiking, and all things ocean, and even though there are challenges that come with full-time backpacking, every day I pinch myself that I am living my dream.
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