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 […]
Image by Lasse Fuss (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Introduction You may recall that I redeemed airline points last year when I took my first trip to Southern Africa. The long leg of that trip was on Lufthansa’s A380 monster from Frankfurt to Johannesburg and I enjoyed myself immensely, despite the fact […]
If you are a fan of watching sports as well as a keen traveller, then you will more often than not be able to find some opportunities to combine both of these interests when visiting a new city. Getting tickets to see a local sports team in action can be a great way to spend […]
There’s a lot to do in Fort Lauderdale, and there’s even more if you’re willing to go for a bit of a drive. Visiting the beach is a must, and if you want to hop in the car, Miami is only a short drive away, making it perfect for a day trip. However, if you’re […]
White sand, tick. Turquoise sea, tick. Fantastic surf, locally-sourced seafood, lush greenery, far-reaching views, water sports, space to sunbathe, blue skies and sumptuous sunsets, palm trees, and delicious cold drinks on tap – tick, tick and tick. This is the picture we all paint when thinking of an escape to the sun. Well, all these […]