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…
Christchurch in New Zealand is so beautiful that you cannot help but think that you are living in a fairytale! Perched majestically on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch has many a landscape that will simply leave you…
At the beginning of March I was back in Berlin for the annual craziness that is ITB – the world’s biggest travel trade fair. Despite being all-to-aware of the situation I spectacularly failed to arrange accommodation far in advance and…
Scheduling a vacation and preparing for it can seem difficult or tedious to some with regards to the different pricing options, finding hotels, packing or dealing with the airport. Luckily in today’s time going on a trip is made much…
1. Getting up before the fasten seat belt sign is switched off and other heinous crimes What is this about? Are you trying to demonstrate a rebellious streak or that you are in such a hurry due to your oh-so-important…
In response to numerous appeals from first-time visitors to various destinations we’ve caved in to the pressure and decided to publish a series of articles highlighting the popular sights actually worth your time in a given city. The tourist traps,…
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…
by Billy Idle When it comes to scenery, snow, glaciers and geysers, there aren’t many destinations to compare with Iceland. Throw in mountains, whales, incredible waterfalls and locals who are warm, friendly and welcoming to a fault and you are well…
As regular readers will be aware of by now, there are plenty of things to do in Berlin, whether the sun is out or it’s dull and you fancy visiting some of its many peculiar shops. But there are also…