Food is our common ground. It’s a universal experience that brings people together and makes them feel comfortable. Today, a small family kitchen in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of Lima, Peru served as that bridge as I gathered up some local Peruvian friends to teach me how to cook two traditional Peruvian dishes. Learning to … Continued
The moped gets a hard time in the UK, mainly because travellers aren’t really sure what they are. Is a moped the same as a scooter? Is it like a bicycle with added power? Is it a car that’s been cut in half? Well, obviously it’s not the last one, but seeing travellers on a … Continued
IMO, there’s only so much European architecture a traveller can take. I don’t know about you but personally, the “must do” cities have mentally melted into a huge memory pot marked “Europe,” and I can’t discern one experience from the next. Sure, this doesn’t say good things about my memory but it also says a … Continued
Half the people you see while you’re walking around in New York City are tourists, and it’s pretty obvious. They’re probably taking pictures in Times Square, trying to navigate their way to the Empire State Building using a huge paper map or waiting for all of the oncoming traffic to completely clear before taking a … Continued
The big city of dreams never disappoints when it comes to entertaining guests and this past weekend was no exception. Some friends and I took a mini road trip downstate to experience summer on the exotic island of Manhattan and I figured I’d share some of the highlights from one wild weekend in New York … Continued
When considering a short city break, there are usually a few iconic destinations that tend immediately to spring to mind, such as Paris, Amsterdam and Rome. But it shouldn’t be overlooked that there are numerous other destinations which are equally or even more attractive, just a short journey distant and perfect for a break, which … Continued
Many Brits will flock to the warming Spanish Costas this summer, as families look forward to a break in the sun. Over recent years too, Benidorm has somewhat transformed its image, into something altogether a little more modern. Whilst the British-themed pubs, fast food joints, water parks and cabaret clubs here are always appreciated, some … Continued
If you know me and anything about this site, then you know a 4-day tour would drive me absolutely insane if I didn’t mix things up a bit along the way. Luckily for me and my partner in crime Kiersten, the other 9 people in our Salar de Uyuni tour group were up for it. … Continued
Sight-seeing can get dull if it starts to feel like a checklist of things you have to tick off one at a time. One of the best ways to better experience destinations is through physical activity, whether it be a moonlit walk, snorkel session, or an exhilarating run. After all, if you decided to take … Continued
When it comes to great destinations for diving, I think you can’t do much better than the Maldives. Home to colourful coral reefs and amazing marine life aplenty, this archipelago offers great visibility, lots of dive centres for tuition and gorgeous weather – not to mention luxury hotels that provide the ultimate in relaxation. Below … Continued