Top European City Break Destinations
Europe is such a great place to enjoy a city break. Not only, after all, are countries like France, Germany and Italy so close to us here in the UK, but they also offer some of the most rounded and fascinating cities to be found anywhere on the planet. London We might as well start […]
France’s Top Ski Resorts
Of all of the reasons to visit France, to skiing the French Alps must be a seriously good one. After all, France remains resoundingly popular among British holiday makers, and when one considers the variety of skiing on offer in the country as well as how well-equipped its resorts are, that should not perhaps be […]
A Brief Guide to Portuguese Culture
Before travelling to any country, it’s a good idea to get to grips with the local culture before you set off. Now, I know Portugal isn’t too far away from the UK and, given that it’s a European country, you might think you know enough already, but it’s still worth making sure you’re familiar with […]
Travel Guru: A Guide to Health and Travel Gear Insurance
Health and equipment insurance for travelers is a very important topic and it’s something that I can’t seem to find a whole lot of definitive information about. Like any type of insurance, a decent policy depends on your individual circumstances and finding that is a matter of prying through all the gray matter insurance companies […]
Exploring the National Parks of the Canary Islands
National parks may seem like an exclusive preserve of the States, with a few stunners in the UK thrown in for good measure, but there are national parks across Europe and the world, and some of the finest are in the Canary Islands. If you’ve previously only associated the Canaries with Brits and Germans on […]
FOTO FRIDAY: Mitad del Mundo
Welcome to the middle of the world! The Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) outside Quito, Ecuador is one of those landmarks you have to check off the list while traveling through Quito. This Equatorial Monument (in Spanish called La Mitad del Mundo) above is a representation of the imaginary Equatorial line that is […]
First Impressions of Quito, Ecuador
The Cab Driver I always ask the same thing whenever I’m in a new place. It’s an open-ended question that gives me a peak into the mindset of locals. I try to ask anyone and everyone I hold a conversation with from bartender to hostel manager. How is it to live here? The first people […]
The Junk In My Trunk
One of the most popular questions people ask me in regards to long-term travel is how I pack for such a trip. I’ve seen many other travel bloggers list all their stuff right down to the dental floss and I thought that was kinda fun. So, before I packed up on Tuesday night I laid […]
5 Amazing Animal Encounters Around the Globe
If you were to ask me when I was 12 years old what I wanted to be when I grew up I would have given you one of two answers depending on our trust level. The polite, reasonable response would have been that I wanted to be a zookeeper and work with monkeys, bears and […]
Where to Escape another Wet Scottish Summer
There’s nothing quite like a Scottish summer. Typified by slightly less drizzle than usual, the changing of the seasons often means very little in Scotland, with countless barbecues spoiled by downpours and school holidays washed away in the blink of an eye. When the sun does shine briefly, it’s enough to prompt sun-starved Scots to […]