When Worlds Collide
The realm of the last minute deals is one the well-versed traveller does not come into contact with all too often – in terms of booking them that is. Many people on round the world trips (especially for the first time) have an itinerary with most of the long haul flights booked months before they […]
Weird Vietnam
When getting to know Vietnam, as with anywhere, the weird stuff always stands out. Obviously the umbrella term ‘weird stuff’ can encompass a wide range of things, from foods, to museums, to road signs. It’s the little weird things on your travels that really breathe life into the experiences you have along the way. Here […]
Placate your Mate with these Extreme Tips
Have you got a mate who worries you a bit? Do they discuss jumping off tall buildings while attached to a thin bit of rope? Or do they enjoy pacing through the woods for hours at a time, careering through mud tracks, before boarding a helicopter and jumping out when it reaches a stomach-churning height? […]
Wonders in Kauai Exposed
Known as the “Garden Isle,” Kauai is smaller and less populated than Oahu, Maui, or the Big Island, yet it has the most beaches per square mile of any of Hawaii’s islands. Spanning five distinct ecosystems, it’s a land of lush green tropics, white-sand beaches and stunning natural wonders. Although it is Hawaii’s oldest island, […]
Artistic Amsterdam: How Will the City Fare Without its Green Gimmick?
What’s the first thing that everyone thinks when they hear the word ‘Amsterdam?’ Well, a couple of instant associations spring to mind, but without a doubt the most infamous cultural stereotype is the sale of marijuana and, in general, drug tourism. (Yes, there is another form of tourism, but we’ll leave the likes of that […]
HONEYMOON HOT SPOTS 2012
I don’t plan on getting married anytime soon, but that doesn’t stop me from thinking about the fun things that come with the marriage process. Not only do you get to have a big party with all your friends and family, but you also get to escape to an exotic location and not worry about […]
Top Ways to get Around in Latin America
A seasoned traveler knows that where you travel to is only a fraction of the experience. How you travel is where the real adventure begins. If you are planning to travel to Latin America, there are lots of transportation options other than car rentals and taxis that will give you a true taste of the […]
Enlightened in Varanasi: Traffic, Ghats and Holy Temples
There are pilgrimage sites, holy walks and spiritual tours in India, but there is no place in the country that has more transcendental power and holy mystique than Varanasi. Known throughout the years as Kashi, Benaras and the City of Light, Varanasi is the vortex of the Hindu universe. Varanasi is known as a crossing […]
4 Amazing Golf Destinations I Need to Visit
Image supplied by Your Golf Travel I’m in avid golfer. I go out to shoot 18 with friends, have a few laughs and enjoy being outdoors. My favorite aspect of golf however, isn’t the big drives or blown putts, it’s the courses themselves that I’m always caught admiring. I’ve had the opportunity to play on a […]
Surfing in Hawaii – Part 2
You can’t beat coastal living, especially if the water is safe enough to enter. Unfortunately, living in Northern California means this isn’t exactly true for everyone. A few protected coves, inlets and bay locations give me few opportunities to paddleboard or kayak, but the unforgiving current, fog and natural predators always hinder me from fully […]