Whether you’re going on a foreign holiday or are off on a weekend break to a UK city, budget airlines provide a fast, pleasant and inexpensive way of getting to your destination. Travelling from one end of the country to the other can be long, laborious and costly by car or train so the best … Continued
When you think of vacation what does it entail? Are you on a beach, jumping off a bridge or strolling through the city? No matter what your travel preferences are, travel insurance is a major consideration before you take off on your journey. Some travellers are more at risk than others, so let’s figure out … Continued
American best-selling author, Greg Anderson, once said, “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” I bet you $100 Greg Anderson has never been to Guatemala, because if he has, he wouldn’t be hyping up this journey thing so much. As a man who … Continued
Strap yourself in for a magical ride through the kitchens and roadside stands of Guatemala, as I take you on a visual tour of all the (edible) things I put in my mouth on a daily basis while living here in Sololá. Guatemalan food is economic, delicious and made up of many Latin American staples, … Continued
Travel is a real son of a gun. Once you experience one destination, you’re immediately drawn to ten more. I’m sitting here in Sololá, Guatemala in the midst of my latest travel adventure and I can’t keep my mind from wandering and wondering what’s next. Pinterest is partly to blame, as are my fellow adventurers, … Continued
It’s been two months since I arrived in Guatemala and kicked off my adventure with Kiva.org, so I wanted to take a minute to update you on my experience thus far and introduce you to my latest initiative. My primary task here in Sololá has been to work with a new microfinance partner and help … Continued
It’s Friday. I’ve done a lot of talking this week. I’ll leave it to the photos to tell the story. Here’s my week in a nutshell. Enjoy the photos and then go enjoy your weekend. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY GarethMy name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a … Continued
Willpower and ambition are the vehicles we use to achieve great things, but it’s the spark that comes from being inspired that fuels that fire. I utilize this blog as a platform to share my thoughts and travel experiences to hopefully inspire others to chase their own dreams, so I wanted to take a minute … Continued
Over the last few years there has been a marked increase in the number of people around the world that have become conscious of the way they travel, and who wish to tread more lightly on the Earth. While it used to be the case that opting for sustainable accommodation meant sleeping in a tent … Continued
Budgeting for travel can be difficult and overwhelming at times, but if you do your research and read the small print, you can save a ton of money and take advantage of an international bank account. One of the first things to look at is ATM fees and international banking fees associated with a particular … Continued