Image (c) Sergey Galyonkin obtained under Creative Commons license via Flickr January – June Carnival Limassol, Cyprus February – March Carnival is celebrated in all areas of Cyprus, but Limassol is where it is at its most entertaining…
Did you know that people have been booking package holidays since right back in the 60s? It seems like those all-inclusive package holidays that we’re still booking nowadays are things of the modern world, but in reality, they’ve been around…
Photo credit: IMG_9037_1 via photopin (license) Arizona has a rich past, and if you are looking for a destination that provides culture with history, the Grand Canyon state may be just the place you are looking for. The history of…
Anyone who travels a lot will know that it’s essential to learn about the basic cultures and etiquette of that country before travelling. Many tourists will simply go on holiday without even learning basic language for that country. It’s made…
Photo credit: MILANO (29) via photopin (license) Milan Expo 2015 From May to October 2015, Milan is hosting a 6 month long food festival, and with approximately 130 countries taking part, there’s no doubt that visitors will be spoiled for…
The holidays are fast approaching, and this means sun, sea, and sand season has finally arrived. Ready to squeeze back into your old swimsuit and strut your stuff? If it’s a tight fit, fear not – here are some great…
If you’ve ever found yourself stranded in an unfamiliar country without a ride, take a look at this infographic from The Taxi Centre. Looking at 15 different locations, the infographic takes a look at the unusual ways people around the…
Image (c) Andy Higgs, Grown-up Travel Guide From the pizzas to the ruins of Pompeii, from the gelatos to the colourful Cinque Terre landscape, from the pastas to the marvellous Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy has something in store for…
After the fabulous ‘Skyfall’, the world is holding its breath for the 24th James Bond film, ‘Spectre’ coming out in November, perfectly timed for my birthday – as is tradition 🙂 An essential element of the appeal of the early…
The scene: An airport check-in desk The characters: A passenger (you), an airline member of staff The props: One large suitcase, one large carry-on bag, one credit card the passenger really does not want to use The synopsis: It’s…
Photo credit: Houses of Parliament – Westminster via photopin (license) London is one of Europe’s most interesting and vibrant cities. It is full of exciting things to do. Here are a few attractions any solo traveller like you will certainly…