Author Archives: Ariana Ostrow

About Ariana Ostrow

Ariana Ostrow began her career in travel writing in 2008 during hertime spent living abroad in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Editor of GoingAbroad.org.

San Sebastian: An Unmissable Trip to Northern Spain

In any corner of Spain, you’ll uncover charming villages and unforgettable cities. It’s a country which you need to take your time to explore fully; to traverse from north to south and east to west at your own leisure.

Summer Activities in Rome

Rome’s summer season generally kicks off in June and lasts until September. The summer is hot and dry, receiving more than 9 hours of sunshine a day, and brings in visitors from all over the world who come to explore…

Explore the Wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from Above

Werner Herzog once said ”What would an ocean be without a monster lurking in the dark? It would be like sleep without dreams.” Just like dreams are incredibly unpredictable, it is this uncertainty of what’s beneath the surface that makes…

Top Tips for Nervous Fliers

Do you start jittering the minute you even think about stepping into an airplane? During a flight do you grab the seat hand-rests as if holding onto life itself? I’m sure no one needs to tell you that you are…

Canary Islands

Five Reasons to Cruise the Canaries

The Canary Islands are an extremely popular holiday destination if you enjoy sun, sea, sand and delicious food. The area is comprised of 7 main islands: El Hierro, La Gomera, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Tenerife and Fuerteventura. Each has…

Fisherman’s Wharf: Crowds and Crabs in San Francisco

Fisherman’s Wharf and in particular Pier 39, should be on any visitor’s when planning a trip to San Francisco. Along with the iconic Golden Gate bridge once dubbed the bridge that couldn’t be built. However it’s a marvel and testament…

Pioneers in the Travel Blogosphere #4

A series produced in association with P&O cruises Jeremy Head interviews: Keith Jenkins from Velvetescape.com Travel blogging is moving mainstream – fast. Forget the weekend travel supplements, its bloggers who could well be the future of travel journalism. People like…

Sailing Safety and Equipment: What You Need to Know

Sailing is a wonderful activity but like any sport, you need the right equipment if you’re going to do it properly, effectively and safely. While the main piece of sailing equipment is arguably the boat, you need to focus on…

Travel Tips for Never Missing Your Flight Again

Airports are a bustling place. Home to one of the top traveling methods in the world, they are packed with people hurrying to get where they need to go. Unlike the more mellow bus and train stations, airports are very…