If you are a visitor to London, or a new or temporary resident, then somewhere on your list of things to do will be to explore this vibrant and fascinating city at night. It doesn’t matter what age you are or what your interests are, London’s nightlife holds something for everyone. Of course London can...

Contrary to Shakespeare’s assertion (in Hamlet) that “something is rotten in the state of Denmark”, this land of tall, blond, calm, and confident people seem to have it all. Denmark is a beautiful country and its capital defines European cool. Copenhagen is one of my favorite cities in the world and is easily accessible from...

Surfers Paradise is at the heart of the Gold Coast’s tourist centre. The best places to stay in Surfers Paradise are all located extremely close to the many beaches and shopping centres, so this really is the perfect spot to base yourself while you explore all that the Gold Coast has to offer. To add...

Life in Perspective A surprisingly magical experience in Hawaii is watching jets and cruise ships arrive and depart! It really brings home the reality that you are sitting on a dot in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, and that you’re about as far from significant land masses as you can possibly be and still...

If, like me, you’re a guy who loves to look sharp, then you will find everything you need in the clothing stores of London. Whatever your budget and whatever your style, it’s time to hit the stores and get the London look. The obvious place to start is Selfridges. There are a lot of department...

The more you travel, the more small money saving tricks become second nature. These seem obvious once you’re an experienced traveller but the tips are often not obvious to novice travellers. I’ve definitely learnt the hard way a few times. 1. When flying budget airlines, read the T&Cs. Budget airlines will sting you wherever they...

A holiday is something a lot of us look forward to, a chance to get away from daily routines and relax or explore at our own leisure. Everyone has different ideas of the ‘perfect holiday’; some of us are thrill seekers and like nothing more than hitting the slopes in winter. Some of us like...

Antwerp – like most places in Belgium – is best visited during the summer months. Winters tend to get chilly, cloudy and wet and are not a fun time to visit. The Christmas markets in December are definitely well worth your time though. Summers see the highest temperatures and the longest spells without rain. This...

As London starts to heat up and people on the tube get stickier and stickier, it’s time to think about summer holidays. Ok, it was probably a good idea to have been thinking about this some time ago but if you haven’t then now is better that never. Here are some ideas for trips types...

A few years ago when the world’s economy tanked and a volcano in Iceland shut down European airspace, the residents of London began to realize that there was actually life outside of the M25. If you fancy a quick weekend away but want to try and stick to some sort of budget, there is plenty...

For many of you, it’s rare to go ten minutes without checking your email (or do people just jump straight into Facebook these days?), reading the latest news stories or texting a friend. Advances in technology, specifically smart phones or tablets such as iPads, place all of this and much more at our fingertips. If...