Category: Travel Guides

Paris: Perilous Or Packaged?

Everybody knows Paris is a killer destination.  When I passed through it in my college days, I was alone and penniless  with little baggage and even less planning.  I barely saw anything, so last month, considerably better off and with five days to…

A Real FeeJee Experience

What to Do in Fiji: A Real FeeJee Experience

Have you ever heard of the FeeJee Experience? No, neither had I. At least not until I got a random newsletter email one day from a travel company publicising it. And am I glad I read that email!

Rocks off in Roscoff

How to Get Your Rocks off in Roscoff

Imagine a Frenchman; the most stereotypical Frenchman you can think of. Don’t worry about being rude or un-PC. This is a game. Thought of something? Ok. Are you picturing a man with a beret? Wearing a striped shirt? On a…

The Best Bars In Germany

The people of Germany know how to have a good party. What’s more they are very happy to talk and dance the nights away with tourists from different parts of the world. If you’re keen to enjoy the very best…

motorbike tours in chiang mai

Adventuring in Thailand: Easy Motorbike Tours from Chiang Mai

All it takes is a glance at the mountains for most visitors staying at the Chiang Mai hotel they booked to yearn for an off-the-beaten path experience. Luckily, the place provides a great base for independent travel. All you need is some…

Volunteering in India: Things to Take with You

Travel websites consistently try to impress upon backpackers the importance of packing light. While this is good advice (just how practical are this seasons crystal studded Manolo Blahniks really?) there are a couple of things when volunteering in India that…

Get Merry and a Killer Tan: The Best Beach Bars in Thailand

Thailand is a country filled with amazing sceneries and exotic beaches. Thousands of tourists flock to its magnificent beaches for soft, white sands and crystal clear waters that offer the perfect conditions for swimming, relaxing and getting thoroughly smashed!

What to See in Turkey: 10 Hours in Istanbul

Waking with a bump as we landed, the first thought was that another stage of the plan to avoid jet-lag had been successful. With thanks to Turkish Airlines criminally understaffed transfers desk (and having attained a visa), two of my…

Must See Musical Sights in Melbourne

Regardless of the time of year, the Melbourne area is rollicking with music of all sorts. However, people always look forward to the time of year when music festivals dot the horizon and the anticipation begins.