First Impressions of Sydney

Sydney Skyline

The girl in front of me on the flight to Sydney leans forward and taps the women in front of her… “Excuse me miss, I think my friend kicked her thong under your seat, can you check for us?” My ears inevitably perked up, and I looked around to see if anyone else was as […]

Bonito Brazil: Mother Nature’s Playground

Top Things to do in Bonito Brazil

Discovering Bonito: Does It Live Up to Its Name? When I asked Brazilian friends on places I should visit while traveling in southwestern Brazil, the overwhelming response was always Bonito. With a name like Bonito (meaning “beautiful”), this small town of just over 17,000 people is tucked away in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso […]

Brazil Football: Things to Know About Soccer in Rio de Janeiro

brazil football in rio with gareth

(Click here if you can’t watch this video on your device) Your team is chosen for you as a birthright, and from that moment forward, you support those “colors” like a badge of honor. For many fans, this devotion is so strong that they actually tattoo that badge on their arm, back, or chest as […]

5 Tips For Blending in as a NYC Tourist

Things to do in New York City

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 […]

How to Make the Most of a Trip to Leeds

Things to do in Leeds, United Kingdom

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 […]

Top European City Break Destinations

Chelsea vs Liverpool Football Match - London, UK

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 […]

San Diego: Sun, Surf, Sand and Suds?

Things to do in San Diego California

When you think of San Diego, the first thing that comes to mind is the year round mild weather, beautiful, beautiful sandy beaches and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. You may be surprised to know that San Diego has become home to over 60 breweries and growing. These innovative brews are catching on […]