Tokyo is a city where the future seems to arrive before the present. A dazzling metropolis where its wild nightlife, cutting-edge fashion districts, quirky technology and culinary delights serve as … Read More
You really can’t put a price on a brilliant experience: watching an impossibly gorgeous sunset from a hot air balloon or exclusive rooftop bar, tasting delicious fresh local delicacies or … Read More
So you want to find a bit more time to squeeze in some outdoor adventures into your life. Well, before you read any further then we have to get down … Read More
One thing you need to give Australia credit for is its extremities. Wildlife that is utterly unique (and sometimes deadly), vast open spaces and insanely varied landscapes – from the … Read More
The Yorkshire Dales are a well known beauty spot in Northern England, famous for a combination of protected rolling hills and valleys, unique landscapes and ancient woodland interspersed with handsome … Read More
As far as adventure travel destinations go, Bolivia may not necessarily spring to mind first – if at all. But this modest South American country possesses incredibly varied climates. From … Read More
Due to the huge success of my post about the most expensive countries to travel, I thought why not jump to the other side of the scale and get well-travelled … Read More
When you’re living and/or travelling in a confined unit on wheels, optimising every bit of available space is not just a nice to have – it’s a necessity. So much … Read More
Instead of buying more ‘stuff’ this year, how about giving someone a travel gift experience they won’t forget instead? Whether you’re sick of buying friends and family presents which they … Read More
There are so many unknowns when you travel to a new destination: what are the local customs? How do you get around the place? What are the people like?… And … Read More
There are some places in the world that are so unusual, so mystical, so strange, so stunning – that it is hard to believe that they belong on this planet … Read More
England’s largest county, Yorkshire, is located in the north of England. Having featured countless times in Lonely Planet’s ‘top’ lists, it’s clear that the regions evocative scenery and incredibly preserved … Read More
Australia is a place of fascinating landscape contrasts. From tropical temperate rainforest, dusty desert, rugged coast to snow capped mountains and turquoise waters – Australia really has some of the … Read More
As a proud life member of the heritage and environmental charity, The National Trust, it is fair to say I have probably been to more of their sites than many … Read More
Steeped in 6th Century, Viking and religious history, Lindisfarne Island (also known as Holy Island) is one of Northern England’s most intriguing and mysterious islands. At only 3 miles wide … Read More
This was my second trip to Bucharest, Romania’s capital, yet it captivated me just as much – if not more than the first time around. Bucharest for me is a … Read More
The first article for one of my writing jobs was a playlist designed especially with songs about hiking, ideal to hike or travel to. Considering music, travelling and hiking are … Read More
A Ballarat day trip feels like taking a step back in time – something that I find doesn’t happen all that often in the state of Victoria. The most popular … Read More
We all have one of those friends who is forever coming up with crazy ideas. They’re the kind of people who are infectious to be around. But there are probably … Read More
As my plane began descending over hundreds of acres of misty, dense forest intermittently broken up by orange-green hills and serrated mountains, I instantly knew Tasmania was going to become … Read More
As a frequent traveller, I must have spent hundreds of hours over the years sitting in airports. Not helped of course by the fact I always leave even earlier than … Read More
‘What is your favourite country?’ is a question I get asked frequently. But I will never answer it with a straight reply. How can I choose just one when every country … Read More
With jaw-dropping natural marvels and fantastically preserved ancient relics, Vietnam is home to eight incredible UNESCO World Heritage status sites. From abandoned imperial cities to present day towns, unique landscapes … Read More
Are you looking for a solo female travel playlist to accompany your adventures? Solo travelling is one of the most empowering and socially rewarding things a person can do, no … Read More
The city of Amsterdam is such a ‘go-to’ place in the Netherlands that an unknowing visitor could easily mistake the capital as the only worthwhile place to visit. For some … Read More
*Updated June 2022* So you want to know, is Slovenia is worth visiting? Overshadowed by its flashier neighbouring countries such as Italy and Croatia, it’s true that tranquil Slovenia is … Read More
