The World in a Weekend Author

Hi, we are Rachel and Tim from The World in a Weekend. We treat every trip as a once in a lifetime experience, maximising our time by squeezing in as many sites and activities as we can. Our ultimate goal is to visit every country in the world (one weekend at a time). We seek to inspire, expose different experiences, and hope others follow in our footsteps and travel out of their normal comfort zones. We love to motivate and get people to try new things and fully immerse themselves in different destinations. Our passion is to discover secret wonders and try new things, and we are committed to report our honest findings to our loyal readers.
Mon Repos Tallinn Estonia

A Fantastic Feast at Mon Repos

Set on the edge of a snow-covered park opposite the Kadriorg Palace. This pretty detached building is well worth the (very) short journey from the city centre. During the...

Estonia • Food|

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Monte Pacis at Pažaislis Monastery Kaunas Lithuania

Fine Dining in a Monastery at Monte Pacis

As we pulled into the monastery car park the sun was setting colourfully through the rows of trees surrounding the Kaunas Lagoon behind us. Ahead stretched the long linden tree...

Food • Lithuania|

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Ribe Tallinn

An Elegant Lunch at Ribe Tallinn

After building up an appetite exploring Tallinn Old Town we headed to Ribe, which consistently ranks in the top ten of Estonia’s best restaurants. Greeted by a towering wall of...

Estonia • Food|

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Savoy Boutique Hotel Tallinn

Savoy Boutique Hotel Tallinn Review

The Savoy Boutique Hotel is a 5-star hotel in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Tallinn Old Town Tallinn, where history runs deep into the fabric of the building, and...

Estonia • Review|

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The Best View in Tbilisi: Xeme Restaurant at The Biltmore Hotel

We’ve frequented plenty of restaurants where we’ve ‘paid for the view’. We’ve enjoyed pasta overlooking the Colosseum, Paella in front of the Sagrada Familia and...

Food • Georgia|

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The Town Vilnius

The Town Vilnius

Lithuania is not known for its cuisine. The geographic location and the weather means seafood and chicken are not standard fare and the traditional menu tends to feature more...

Food • Lithuania|

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Palanga SPA Luxury Hotel

Palanga SPA Luxury Hotel Review

The Palanga SPA Luxury Hotel is a 5 star luxury resort in North West Lithuania. Palanga is a holiday favourite for Lithuanians who head there in droves during the summer to enjoy...

Europe • Lithuania • Relax • Review|

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Podcast Episode 10

Episode 10 of the world in a weekend podcast is now available on iTunes, stitcher, Tunein radio and a host of other podcast apps. Make sure you subscribe to The World in a...

Podcast|

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Indochina Junk Dragon Legend Cruise

How to do Halong Bay without the crowds

Indochina Junk Dragon Legend Cruise Review Most importantly – Does the hotel and room do what it’s supposed to do? Yes, Indochina Junk offers luxury cruises around Ha Long...

Vietnam|

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Mount Batur: Sunrise from the top of a volcano

The ground was sliding beneath my feet, the darkness cloaking all of my senses. Time felt like it was standing still and nothing felt real but the rhythmic breathing deep in my...

Adventure • Asia • Day Trips • Fresh Air • Honeymoon • Indonesia • Weird & Wonderful|

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