Walking the Tongariro Crossing including Mount Ngauruhoe with no prior long...
I choose to walk the Tongariro Crossing as it looked and sounded amazing, and I knew it would be a challenge as I hadn’t previously had any ‘hiking’ experience. Before I set out I did not imagine that...
View ArticleOur 10 – 14 day ‘loop’ trip route around the North Island, New Zealand
In late February 2013 we hired a small camper van and drove in a ‘loop’ around the North Island for 10 days. I thought I’d share my route in case anyone was looking for something similar covering a lot...
View ArticleMy thoughts on why taking a gap year is worthwhile
In my opinion, taking a gap year at any point in your life is worthwhile for many reasons. You may have just finished your A Levels and are wondering whether you should go to University or go straight...
View ArticleFive Reasons Why Berlin is the Perfect Holiday Destination
Berlin is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations. For anyone who has not ever visited, however, it might not be too obvious why. Reading on here, though, you’ll quickly learn exactly why...
View ArticleSharing my obsession with Pinterest
Maybe you’ve already heard about Pinterest, but maybe not. Pinterest exists already in the UK but they are doing a re-launch of sorts, it’s the same website and design, but it has more relevant content...
View ArticleBangkok: An Essential Guide
Having visited many cities around the world, Bangkok remains my favourite. It’s beautiful, flavourful street food, friendly people, shopping, and nightlife puts it on the top of my list. I have listed...
View ArticleThe best of Australia and New Zealand cruises
Forget the Caribbean Islands or the Mediterranean Sea: the next up-and-coming cruise destination is the South Pacific. Australia and New Zealand cruises are a fast-growing industry and it’s not...
View ArticleWhat Tech Gadgets should you take travelling with you?
Tablet We bought the Google nexus 7 literally at the airport as we flew out – it hadn’t been a planned purchase, but I’d received a last minute thank you bonus from work, so we thought we’d spend it on...
View ArticleHighlights of a US East Coast Road Trip
Anyone planning a road trip along the east coast of America may well find themselves a little overwhelmed by the sheer volume of great stuff to see and do along the way, especially if you’re thinking...
View ArticleIndia’s Path to Becoming a Less Cash Handling Society
The transformation to a less cash handling society in India is inevitable. The transformation has already occurred for the most part in many other more developed countries. Take the United States for...
View ArticleItinerary: 3 weeks in India – submerse yourself in culture, historic sites,...
If you have 3 weeks to spend in India and want to immerse yourself in its culture, historic sites, and food, then I recommend travelling around the province of Rajasthan. In my opinion, Rajasthan is...
View ArticleFive iconic films that have inspired our travels
Films have the power to inspire us, move us, motivate us and even change our lives, and all of us will have that one film that really speaks to us. Whether it is a love story, a comedy or drama based...
View ArticleA cautionary tale: why you shouldn’t eat coconuts in Panama
This is a cautionary tale of why you shouldn’t eat coconuts in Panama. It started when we’d decided to take a boat trip around a number of islands for a day and our boat driver had dropped us off at...
View ArticleDiscover Royal Caribbean
Discover Royal Caribbean What springs to mind when you think of a cruise holiday? Hotel-style carpets, 1980′s decor and cheesy cabaret acts? Not when you travel with Royal Caribbean International,...
View ArticleMy Most Memorable Trips
4 weeks in China by train I travelled to China in 2007 when I was only 20, it was an awesome adventure and I have lots of fond and funny memories to look back on. Seeing the Great Wall, the Terracotta...
View ArticleA Taste of India
The mango season in India is one of the country’s most popular periods. In fact it is often said that India has two seasons, monsoon season and mango season. Indians from all over the country, as well...
View ArticleMagaluf Versus Malia: The Battle Of The Party Capitals
As far as Mediterranean party destinations go, Malia and Magaluf are two of the best. Both offer a huge choice of nightlife, accommodation and beaches, all under the warm island sun. But which...
View ArticleWhy Should My Ski Holiday Be All-Inclusive?
There are few types of holiday that are as fun and exciting as a ski holiday. There’s something about heading down a ski slope in the crystal clear mountain air that is particularly invigorating and...
View ArticleAre legends born, or made?
Looking for a travel related laugh? Then check out Heineken’s awesome new global campaign ‘Voyage’. It takes normal men from their daily lives and drops them into the great unknown – including, Alaska,...
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