A Non-Hostile Experience
During to my travels to both Edinburgh and Paris a youth hostel was my accommodation of choice. Begin on a pretty tight budget; financially they just made the most sense to me. They are easy to find and read up…
Traversing the Coast of the Algarve
For a significant proportion of people from the UK, the winter period is something that has to be endured rather than enjoyed. The cold days and even colder nights, accompanied by a lack of daylight and occasional snowfalls, make the…
The Best Smartphones for Travelling
The opportunity to travel is always a reason to celebrate. Especially when you’re travelling for pleasure, containing your excitement can prove to be a daunting task. Discovering the world, meeting new people and building global connections are just among the…
What You Didn’t Know About Malta
It didn’t take much for this writer to figure out what she didn’t know about Malta. It turns out what I didn’t know about Malta was everything! If you find yourself in the same dark place as I am in about…
Unwind in Mendoza’s Winelands
Lying in the shadows on the Andes, the lovely town of Mendoza is famous for its wine production, and although it’s a perfect destination while taking a luxury holiday in Chile for wine lovers and foodies, there’s a lot more…
All About All Inclusive Vacations – Myths & Misconceptions
Today, traveller interest in all inclusive vacations has greatly increased. For savvy travelers, getting a great deal is important when planning a vacation which is why there is such an interest in all inclusive vacations.
Travelling Vicariously Through Food: an Ode to Multiculturalism
It’s long been a dream of mine to see the world through the lens of a cooking pot. I’ve spent countless hours fantasizing about the spice stalls of Marrakech, bargaining for fresh fish in French markets, and even tasting the…
5 Great Ways To Prepare For The Adventure Of A Lifetime
You did it!!! You have decided to embark on the adventure of a lifetime, be it a rafting tour, a bike tour, or a backpacking trip around the world. You have booked the dates and planned the destinations, now all…
Holiday 2013: Berlin’s Hippest Spots
A little more than 20 years ago, Berlin was a city divided. Literally split in two by the Berlin Wall, half of the city was guarded by trip wires, vicious dogs and rifle-wielding marksmen. When the Wall came down, though,…
24 Hours in Vancouver, BC
You are standing downtown on a peninsula bordered by the English Bay and the Pacific Ocean to the west, False Creek to the south, and the Burrard Inlet to the north. You are surrounded by a multicultural population, excellent infrastructure,…