The Perfect Place to Begin Your Backpacking Adventure
All hardened backpackers will tell you; you have to start somewhere. Those who’ve travelled all over the world with their life on their back have experienced that feeling of going into the unknown, often on your own. But it’s that feeling that makes it such a special adventure. If that sounds like something you’d like […]
Where to go for a long weekend – Europe’s Top Destinations
For those who are fortunate to live within Europe, they are lucky enough that as many of the countries are so close together, they are able to break the monotony of a working week and enjoy long weekend in one of the many historical and beautiful cities mainland Europe has to offer. Europe offers a […]
Peru by Rail and River
From the translucent waters of Lake Titicaca to the lights of Machu Picchu, the magic of the land of the Incas can be easily discovered by rail and river, in an escape that comes with the unmistakable flavour of extra comfort. On the muddy banks of the port of Iquitos, crammed into a chaos of […]
Las Vegas
The city of spectacle, Las Vegas is a sight to behold. Billing itself as ‘The Entertainment Capital of the World’, Las Vegas certainly doesn’t disappoint. A hub of shopping, gambling and dining, the city is nestled in the Nevada Desert and is internationally renowned for its casinos – you’re sure to have a whole lot […]
Surfing in Hawaii
I was a traditional “jock”-type kid growing up. Between baseball, basketball, and soccer practices with a few golf and tennis lessons mixed in, I developed skills that I thought I would carry with me for the rest of my days as a professional 5-sport athlete. When skateboarding and punk rock entered the equation, however, all […]
The Attractions of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and a major financial and cultural hub for Southeast Asia. The city began as a small tin mining settlement in the 1850s, and has grown over the years into a major metropolis of 6.5 million people. Today with a lot of flights to Kuala Lumpur it is the […]
How to Spend 24 Hours in Lanzarote
The island of Lanzarote, which sits off the west coast of Africa and makes up one seventh of the cluster of volcanic islands known as the Canaries, has long been a favourite destination for fortnightly tourists as well as seasoned travellers. With so much to see and do on the island, its popularity is by […]
Seductive Places for Work and Travel Abroad
The life of a digital nomad is sexy. You travel the world, work when you find internet and come away with more stories than you could ever accumulate working a regular 9 to 5. One of the great things about being a solo traveler on a “location independent” mission is when you find a vibrant […]
Running Through Paradise
I’ve been a runner since grade school. Inspired by the daily treks my grandfather made well into his sixties, I picked up the habit and never stopped. For me, not only is it a great way to clear your mind and stay fit, it’s a chance to really explore your surroundings on the ground level. […]
Honeymoon Destinations That I’d Enjoy
It seems like every one of my friends will be getting married over the next 2 years. Unless something crazy happens soon, I don’t think I’ll be one of them. Over these next 24 months I have 11 weddings to attend. I am in 6 of those weddings and will be bring 0 dates. This […]