In our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we continue our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see in well-known destinations. So far we’ve been shared tips on London, Stockholm and Copenhagen and upcoming articles will cover Amsterdam, Oslo, Chicago and New York. All good stuff. But today it’s the turn of the […]
Introduction Right, let’s get this monster of a post started. First of all, a few things to note – if you haven’t watched Bloodline on Netflix, then what on earth is wrong with you? It’s one of the best thriller series in years and will keep you guessing right up to the final scene. The […]
Photo credit: wbaiv SAS Airbus A-340 touchdown SFO DSC_0737 (1) via photopin (license) I know, you were probably thinking that it had been blissfully quiet on the Business Class bragging front recently but I’m afraid this post is going to shatter the peace. After being banished to the rear of the plane for an eternity […]
Photo credit: Thomas Hawk via photopin cc I love flying. It doesn’t matter whether my next trip is a domestic flight lasting under sixty minutes or an eight-hour transatlantic adventure; I still get a buzz when driving to the airport. Nevertheless, longer flights do present a number of challenges and ironically the fact that I […]
We had our first taste of winter here in Norway with a couple of feet of snow falling from the skies in Trondheim at the end of October. Yes, that’s early – it was a bit of a record. Unfortunately for those of us who love winter – which even as a British import I […]
Photo credit: Niagara Falls (Horseshoe Falls & American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls) (northwest of Buffalo, New York State, USA) 2 via photopin (license) The area around Niagara Falls is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including mammals, bird, reptiles and amphibians. Most people visiting the area see at least a few of these […]
Image Credit: Pixabay It’s summertime and you’re in the mood to go someplace warm and exotic for vacation. The most reasonable location for your budget is Florida. With Florida, you have the choice between two prime destinations-Miami or Fort Lauderdale. From here on out the decisions are going to get tougher. Miami is considered by […]
A world city, also known as global city, is generally a city considered to be an important node in the global economic system. The concept comes from geography and urban studies. The idea of globalisation can be understood as a city having a direct and tangible effect on global affairs through socio-economic means. The use […]