A thriving UK city, Leeds offers plenty of attractions to the average tourist. Of course, holidays aren’t all about excitement and activity – sometimes you need to put your feet up too. So, how can you make the most of a trip to Leeds whilst getting the ‘R and R’ you need. Shopping The ultimate … Continued
IULLY.com recently contacted me and said they would buy me a yacht if I traveled around the world and talk about the power of humans. I respectfully declined because I don’t want to upset any robots, so instead, I offered to check out and review their new online travel agency and share with you what I think. … Continued
Planning a quick jaunt to Amsterdam? I don’t blame you – there’s loads to see and do in the city and, as an added bonus, it’s really scenic too. If you’ve never been before, it’s well worth trying to squeeze some of the Dutch capital’s top attractions into your itinerary – read on to find … Continued
I didn’t want to go. I really didn’t want to go. My partner and I had the whole summer together. We were free from work, responsibility and commitments. So why would we go to Yorkshire? Why not cruise Croatia’s coast, become bohemians in Barcelona or hang with hipsters in Helsinki? Why the north of England? … Continued
Beer is the world’s great networker. Even if you don’t speak the language or understand the culture, bonds are formed over sharing brews and it has been one of the major facilitators in allowing me to travel deeper around the world and meet locals. Asia is a place rich in tradition and serious about their … Continued
When it comes to your holidays, you need to make sure you choose the right place for you. Taking the time to look further afield than the usual holiday destinations will throw up some great surprises. Eastern Europe has some of the best locations to offer and they are not tracked out by the vast … Continued
Paris may be the shopper’s paradise, but even just the most cursory glance down boutique-lined Avenue Montaigne could have you blowing your budget faster than you can say ‘Chanel’. The savvy shoppers of Paris tend to save their spending for the famous city-wide sales, as well as the many vintage and second-hand shops that tourists … Continued
How many countries have you ‘done’? Like, really done? We all like ticking places off our to-visit list; collecting the passport stamp, taking some photos, bringing home the hand-crafted souvenirs to show how ‘authentic’ our trip was. We feel like you’ve been there, and got the metaphorical t-shirt. But have you really been there? How … Continued
I have decided to make a change this summer and focus my attention on something that has been lacking from this site. Today I pledge to you that Tourist2Townie.com will be focusing almost entirely on video over the next few months as I attempt to bring you into my world while traveling deeper. I have … Continued
The Yucatan Peninsula on Mexico’s eastern coastline is one of the most popular destinations for American tourist looking for an affordable tropical vacation. While the beachfront photos and spring break stories have always caught my attention, the region has never been on my radar for places I’d like to visit. I’ve just always envisioned massive … Continued