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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
This post is part of a series in which I quizzed my friends on what their favourite short trip was and why it was their favourite. This one was from my friend Chris, about a weekend trip to Quebec city. In April 2012 my girlfriend and I wanted to go on yet another short trip....
Read More →Cape Town is the hottest place to visit in the world right now…literally! But once you arrive on our beautiful shores, there is so much to do and so much to see, you might miss out on the essential Cape Town spots to check out. From shopping to eating to taking in the wonderful cultural...
Read More →We all know the feeling – you have just arrived in a city that has always been one of your dream destinations, you want to get out there to explore and experience everything that is going on, but you are reaching the end of your budget and you are worried that all you will be...
Read More →London is an expensive city to live. There is no point being shocked about it, no point complaining about it, no point comparing prices to other cities and gasping in outrage – rent is expensive, transport is expensive, food is expensive, going out is expensive. London is an expensive city to live. Having made the...
Read More →Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium, after the capital Brussels, and there are innumerable things to do. Like in most of the bigger cities in Europe, if you want to see and do all highlights and experience the culture, you may feel it the consequences in your wallet. Entrances fees, accommodation, transport, food...
Read More →With a remarkably preserved old city, Edinburgh is one of the most picturesque destinations in the UK and well worth a weekend mini-break. Recognized as the capital of Scotland since the 15th century, before you arrive in Edinburgh it is worth doing a bit of research into the history of Scotland and the importance of...
Read More →China is one of those countries that most people dream of visiting, simply because it so mysterious and different, but they think it’s too difficult to navigate, there’s too many barriers in the way, or too expensive, and it gets put on the ‘one day’ pile, never to be seen again. That is a huge...
Read More →When you picture the paradise islands of The Seychelles, you’ll probably see pristine white beaches, and scenes that are all a bit Robinson Crusoe. Well, yes, you’d be right, but The Seychelles are about more than lying on a beach and topping up the tan. Have you tried a Seychelles holiday? Is it on your...
Read More →Newcastle upon Tyne is strange little corner of the world – tucked right up in the north east of England it sits on the north bank of the River Tyne (from which it draws part of its name), looking out to the North Sea. While it has a bit of a reputation for being a...
Read More →This summer I moved to Turkey; how long for I don’t know, probably just the summer, but the fact remains that when you stay somewhere for longer than a month, then you’re living there and you need to adjust to the fact that you’re not on holiday. Not being on holiday means one major thing...
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