Read about my first night experience in India, the first night of my last adventure and final curtain call. A past memoir brought back to life!
2012 Holidays at the Hawthorn Suites Orlando: Top Attractions Orlando, Florida is known as one of the top destinations in the country. Each year millions of visitors from across the United States and even the world head to the city in order to visit world famous attractions and recreational activities. Although there are hundreds of [...]
Thanks to the Eden Channel and the Human Planet TV show I found this amazing photo showing how a fisherman crosses the flooded Meekong river in Laos. So amazing I had to share it! Watch a short interview with the photographer
Barcelona represents one of the most popular destinations in all of Spain, and for good reason. Whether your tastes run to elegant architecture, museums, art or a wild nightlife, make your trip to Barcelona memorable by stepping off the beaten path and visiting some of the more unusual attractions. 1. Take a trip through time The [...]
You know you have been travelling too long: When in Australia you add the extra 2 cents of fuel into your car adding just enough to ensure when they round to the nearest 5 cents you get the 2 cents worth free (1.97 rounds to 1.95); When you start advising other travellers about border crossings [...]
York is renowned as one of the best cities in the UK to visit and last month I spent a weekend there, but does York deserve it’s top spot? For those who don’t know York, it is one of the UK’s oldest historical cities that has beginnings dating back almost two millennia, that is a lot [...]
Prepare for Your Backpacking Adventures
Are you planning to take a year out after university to backpack your way around the world? With so many people choosing to delay getting a foot on the employment ladder, a once in a lifetime holiday can seem like an appealing option. Graduate jobs are scarce so why not escape overseas instead? It is [...]
Most commonly known as Ayers Rock, Uluru is one giant monolith, in fact it is known to be the largest monolithic rock in the world, which basically means it’s the world’s largest stone, pretty cool huh! Part of the Uluru-Kata National Park situated at the heart of Australia Uluru stands a staggering 1,000 feet tall [...]
This unique rocky range is concealed inside Purnululu National Park which is located in Western Australia, incidentally one of my favourite regions for travelling in Australia. Shortly after leaving Australia in 2003, Purnululu National Park was declared a world heritage site; which basically means it has enough significance to whip a group of geologists into [...]
Mission Beach Skydiving – Why all backpackers should try it!
An old travel friend of mine recently just got back in touch with me via Facebook. In fact we met in Sydney and travelled much of Australia together. So as soon as any old friend of mine gets in touch, I first check out their profile. His main photo of him, which I took in [...]
A day I thought I wouldn’t enjoy but a day that I remember well, read about my day at the cricket watching Australia V England
Holiday Villas: The Information You Need to Know
Holiday villas in the shape of renting a holiday home have been around for some time. It has grown in popularity in recent years with the increase in popularity of the Internet, as the link between holidaymakers and property owners has been bridged. The World Wide Web has allowed property owners to list their vacation [...]
What not to pack: What I packed but didn’t need!
When it comes to packing I am guilty as everyone else who over packs. You want to cover for every eventuality and if you are travelling for the first time you probably want to ensure you have everything with you that you might or might not need. Well here is a short list of things [...]
Flying long haul can take it out of you and leave you feeling drained, with these few tips on long haul flights you can try and make your flight as comfortable as possible
Back in 2002 when I was 20, I bought a one way ticket, quit my job and set off solo to travel through Southeast Asia, Australia and India. Little did I know this would be the best experience of my