India is a train lovers paradise, and it’s by far the best way to explore the sprawling patchwork of Indian cities, villages and countryside. Films like the Darjeerling limited and the best-selling novel Shantaram have both epitomised the chaos and bustle that is the Indian train journey, and for someone that’s never visited before it […]
5 Super Relaxing Summer Holiday Destinations
April 19, 2011 by 5 Comments
Everybody loves a summer holiday, especially me… From being a little kid growing up in Australia, heading to the beach during school holidays was my idea of heaven. And even now as an adult there’s still something special about getting away to the coast somewhere and letting all the stresses of modern life melt away […]
The Best Smartphone Apps For Travellers
April 18, 2011 by 17 Comments
Smartphones have completely revolutionised the way we all communicate and access our information, and for travellers, bloggers and digital-nomads it has been an extremely welcome convenience to our lives. Personally,my iPhone and I are practically joined at the hip, so much so that my BF has referred to it in the past as ‘my other boyfriend’, […]
Would You Try A Competitive Sporting Holiday?
April 12, 2011 by 4 Comments
Last weekend I travelled to Brighton on the south coast of the UK where I completed my first ever marathon in just over five hours. The sun was shining, the crowds were cheering and apart from my legs all but self-combusting at the finish line, I had a completely fun and unique travel experience – […]
How To Have A Champagne Holiday In Paris On A Beer Budget
April 11, 2011 by 14 Comments
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How We, As Travellers, Can Help Natural Disaster Victims
March 24, 2011 by 3 Comments
As an Australian, I was recently glued to my television in horror at the devastating Queensland floods that have so far been the worst natural disaster in the nation’s history. It seems an all too common occurrence at the moment, and now, after the New Zealand and Japan earthquakes (and subsequent tsunami) you wonder if […]
