No matter if you are an adventure traveler or simply would like to know more about the culture of India and the ancient civilizations, you will need to create a bucket list for your travel. The best thing about traveling…
In this new occasional section we share some of the travel photos from our archives – when we paid our dues but rarely our way. Times were tough, hitch-hiking was a favoured mode of transport (even through the Sahara, which…
[UPDATE: I stayed at the Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof in February 2012, this time in a studio apartment. Once again I had a wonderful experience and my top score of 6/6 remains in place – also for those travelling…
Sweden is an outstanding place to visit at any time of the year, but it’s the winter that really brings out the best experiences that the country has to offer. Here’s a quick rundown of the top Swedish destinations to…
Image from Pexels Organizing a family holiday can be like planning a military operation: unless you’re careful, there are a number of logistical bombshells that can quickly send you ballistic—especially if you’re traveling with a short-tempered squadron of kids. As…
Spain is both a beautiful destination and a popular area for tourists from all over the world – so it tends to also be rather pricey. Those who have been to Malaga a few times know just how easy it…
If you have never embarked on a journey to explore more of what England has to offer, you are likely to miss a couple of things. First of all, you need to check out the landmarks of London and other…
Image (c) 2015 Hampton Remember we were in London last month for some more Pottering about? As detailed in the pre-trip itinerary that was published a few days beforehand I had made arrangements to stay at two different hotels in order…
Photo credit: tubblesnap Alexander The Great Pool via photopin (license) The December holidays are around the corner and the weather is pretty awesome. Many individuals considering investing in a holiday home. Whether you want to buy or rent, a holiday…
Image (c) Andy Higgs, Grown-up Travel Guide When choosing a holiday destination, we often want a combination of things. While we might seek out a taste of adventure, perhaps a jungle trek, white water rafting, or sea kayaking, most of…
Known not only for delectable chocolates, scrumptious cheeses, and impeccable banking, Switzerland is one of the most awe-inspiring countries on the planet. The Swiss are snuggled cozily in the arms of the mountainous regions that make up much of their…
Photo credit: smilla4 Beyond the Palm Fronds via photopin (license) How many times have you hit a roadblock in your life where you just absolutely need to get away from it all? The stressors of work, school, and just life…