Travelling to religious sites can be a very moving experience, even if you’re not particularly that way inclined. There are holy places all over the world, from majestic temples to ethereal mountain top locations. People choose religious sightseeing trips for a number of reasons. It might be because of a personal religious connection to a […]
When author Hans Christian Andersen wrote, “To travel is to live,” he referred to a certain kind of person. Someone who packs light and travels far, an adventurous rolling stone on which no moss grows — those who feels most alive while traveling. But since the 9 to 5 world is not conducive to the […]
Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that our new tour company is finally open for business! Yes, after many months of research and testing the waters with guests, The Grown-up Travel Company finally became a reality at the end of last year. What is The Grown-up Travel Company? We are an […]
Last year I experienced Zimbabwe for the first time – and I thoroughly recommend you do the same… Introduction As this picture of the bar area suggests, Gorges Lodge is no ordinary hotel. When I looked through my notes, video footage and photographs I realized that a regular hotel review would not do the place […]
Canada offers something for just about every traveler in every season. Not only is it popular for skiing and boarding with amazing powder in the winter, but there is a long list of reasons to visit in the summer months too. Beat the Heat While some people love the hot temperatures of summer, the sunburn […]
It took me 44 years, but I got there in the end. In 2014 I finally got to realise what all the fuss is about. Actually, I guess I knew what the fuss was about but going on safari in Africa far exceeded my expectations and made me understand why this particular experience is at or […]
This article is part nineteen of the series “Trip diary: Three weeks on the road in Florida” Teaser: New series starts this week Introduction: A three week road trip around Florida Hotel review: Park Inn Oslo Airport Flight report: Lufthansa New Business Class Frankfurt to Miami First impressions – a Limey driving in the USA […]
Photo credit: pukekoblue via photopin cc When planning your next trip abroad one of the items that should be dealt with first is not the plane ticket or hotel reservation but travel insurance. I know, it’s not the most interesting of expenses in your travel budget and finding that bargain airfare is a lot more […]