Paris has become one of my favourite cities, and having spent a few weekends there recently I’ve learnt some useful tips on keeping your costs down while not sacrificing on the true Parisian experience. While the city can be pricey if you demand 5 star luxury, there are many ways you can ensure you stick to […]
Photo Of The Week – Mykynos Sunset
April 8, 2011 by 5 Comments
Travel to Greece and you’ll no doubt enjoy a sunset or two, particularly if you visit one of the islands, like Mykynos. Mykynos is one of those places where it’s exactly like you see in pictures – The cobalt blue and white houses, winding pathways and lots of beautiful sun-kissed people. While I found the island quite touristy […]
Top 5 Stations For Art On The London Tube Network
April 7, 2011 by 5 Comments
Smelly, dirty, rat-infested…these may be some of the most common words (and mis-conceptions I might add!) that come to mind when thinking of the London tube…but art you say?! Yes – Not many people know about the many different kinds of art throughout the network, which includes mosaics, murals, installations and modern architecture. I love […]
A Guide To Eastern Europe Travel
April 5, 2011 by 42 Comments
Anyone who has ever travelled through Eastern Europe by train or coach will probably tell you about the beautiful landscapes and architecture, but not so much about the joy of booking the trip. Most websites aren’t in English and none of the train operators allow you to book online, instead you need to visit their designated […]
The Serendipity Of Travel
April 4, 2011 by 19 Comments
I’ve always loved the word ‘serendipity’. Not only for the way it’s consonants seem to pop from your lips but also how this pronunciation seems to somehow represent its very meaning – to discover something beautiful when you were looking for something completely unrelated, and often ordinary. It wasn’t until a couple of weeks ago […]
Photo Of The Week – The Colourful Cars Of Sukhumvit Rd
April 1, 2011 by 13 Comments
On a recent trip to Bangkok I stayed just off Sukhumvit Rd and loved walking along there watching all the crazy drivers, feeling the breeze from tuk tuks whizzing past, and scoping out my next street food hit. I took this photo walking into one of the BTS stations which snakes the line of Sukhumvit Rd […]
Travelling Efficiently
March 31, 2011 by 8 Comments
Sometimes when we travel we don’t have as much time in certain places as we’d like, and if you’re a weekend tripper like I have been recently this is especially true, as you’ve no doubt tried to pack in as much sightseeing and leisure time into every second of your trip – even if sometimes that means […]
3 Hours in Brussels – A Photo Journey
March 29, 2011 by 17 Comments
Moules frites. This was basically the extent of my travel needs on a recent work trip to Brussels. I’d never visited the city before, but as a lover of Bruges and the aforementioned seafood and potato dish, I couldn’t wait to get there. My only problem? I had around 3 hours to do some sightseeing and eat […]
Why I Wouldn’t Recommend Using Pre-paid Credit Cards While Travelling
March 28, 2011 by 24 Comments
There are a plethora of ways to take your money with you when you travel, and recently there has been a wave of pre-paid travel cards which have flooded the market promising the cheapest withdrawals, the lowest purchase fees and complete ease of use. I must admit, after being stung by some serious fees while […]
Photo Of The Week – Krakow Horse and Cart Ranks
March 25, 2011 by 6 Comments
A lot goes on in Krakow’s main square, Rynek Glowny – Tourists angling for the best shot of the city’s Town Hall Tower, local street vendors tempting you with their giant bread pretzels, and not least of all, the organisation of horse and cart drivers into a very civil taxi-like rank. The sight of a winding conga […]
