Lucky Rentals Campervan Rental Review – New Zealand
After hours of research and debate we settled on the Lucky Crib from Lucky Rentals. We were looking for a cheap and cheerful camper van to spend 10 days exploring the North Island and the Lucky Crib...
View ArticleRest and Relaxation in Menorca
If your idea of a perfect holiday is slowing the pace and doing as little as possible, Menorca is the place to be. This island is smaller and quieter than neighbouring Majorca and Ibiza, and offers a...
View ArticleDiving, Riding and Hiking through a hidden side of the Algarve
You may get a whiff of tanning oil and cerveja when you think of Faro, but this town offers much more than just a beach party destination. Faro literally has hidden depths accessible only to...
View ArticleWalking the Tongariro Crossing including Mount Ngauruhoe with no prior long...
I choose to walk the Tongariro Crossing as it looked and sounded amazing, and I knew it would be a challenge as I hadn’t previously had any ‘hiking’ experience. Before I set out I did not imagine that...
View ArticleOur 10 – 14 day ‘loop’ trip route around the North Island, New Zealand
In late February 2013 we hired a small camper van and drove in a ‘loop’ around the North Island for 10 days. I thought I’d share my route in case anyone was looking for something similar covering a lot...
View ArticleFive Reasons Why Berlin is the Perfect Holiday Destination
Berlin is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. For anyone who has not ever visited, however, it might not be too obvious why. Reading on here, though, you’ll quickly learn exactly why...
View ArticleBangkok: An Essential Guide
Having visited many cities around the world, Bangkok remains my favourite. It’s beautiful, flavourful street food, friendly people, shopping, and nightlife puts it on the top of my list. I have listed...
View ArticleThe best of Australia and New Zealand cruises
Forget the Caribbean Islands or the Mediterranean Sea: the next up-and-coming cruise destination is the South Pacific. Australia and New Zealand cruises are a fast-growing industry and it’s not...
View ArticleHighlights of a US East Coast Road Trip
Anyone planning a road trip along the east coast of America may well find themselves a little overwhelmed by the sheer volume of great stuff to see and do along the way, especially if you’re thinking...
View ArticleIndia’s Path to Becoming a Less Cash Handling Society
The transformation to a less cash handling society in India is inevitable. The transformation has already occurred for the most part in many other more developed countries. Take the United States for...
View ArticleItinerary: 3 weeks in India – submerse yourself in culture, historic sites,...
If you have 3 weeks to spend in India and want to immerse yourself in its culture, historic sites, and food, then I recommend travelling around the province of Rajasthan. In my opinion, Rajasthan is...
View ArticleA cautionary tale: why you shouldn’t eat coconuts in Panama
This is a cautionary tale of why you shouldn’t eat coconuts in Panama. It started when we’d decided to take a boat trip around a number of islands for a day and our boat driver had dropped us off at...
View ArticleMy Most Memorable Trips
4 weeks in China by train I travelled to China in 2007 when I was only 20, it was an awesome adventure and I have lots of fond and funny memories to look back on. Seeing the Great Wall, the Terracotta...
View ArticleA Taste of India
The mango season in India is one of the country’s most popular periods. In fact it is often said that India has two seasons, monsoon season and mango season. Indians from all over the country, as well...
View ArticleMagaluf Versus Malia: The Battle Of The Party Capitals
As far as Mediterranean party destinations go, Malia and Magaluf are two of the best. Both offer a huge choice of nightlife, accommodation and beaches, all under the warm island sun. But which...
View ArticleClimbing Scafell Pike in Cumbria, England
After climbing Mount Ngauruhoe as part of the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand in February 2013, I made a promise to myself that when I got back to the UK I would make an effort to do more hiking in...
View ArticleBangkok’s Ping Pong Shows – A Survival Guide
Like it or loathe it, Bangkok is famous for its ping pong shows and thousands of tourists flock to see these shows every year. Unfortunately a lot of tourists will end up getting ‘ripped off’ as they...
View ArticleChina Itinerary – 3 week ‘loop’ route
I travelled this ‘loop’ route in August 2007 with my partner; it is a relaxed 3 week itinerary that hits a lot of the major tourist sites and cities. Guilin would be a good ‘add in’ to this itinerary...
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