Ultimate Japan Food Guide
A guide to the best dishes of Japan’s world famous cuisine, and the top foodie areas to find them.
A Week Cruising the Nile
Cruising the Nile river from Luxor to Aswan is a highlight of any Egypt itinerary, and we were lucky enough to win a 7 night cruise for the price of a standard 2 night one. Here’s what happened on our incredible week on the Nile.
Complete Calendar of the World’s Greatest Festivals and Events
If you’re looking for a quick run down of the best festivals to attend around the world, take a look at some of my other posts: Top 10 food festivals around the world Festivals with the most spectacular visual experiences Best places to experience Carnival Weirdest...
Epic Safari Hotspots: East Africa’s Best National Parks for Wildlife
One of the biggest draws of the African continent is the incredible wildlife adventures that await the intrepid traveler. Safaris are unforgettable experiences no matter where or when you go. But there are so many different styles of trip, and such a huge variety of...
The Stunning Archipelago of Raja Ampat
Tucked away in a hidden corner of the world, off the coast of West Papua, the Indonesian province which shares an island with the little-visited nation of Papua New Guinea, lies the archipelago of Raja Ampat. From other tourist destinations such as Bali and Lombok...
Mongolian Road Trip Part 2: The Saga Continues
The first week of our trip had focused on the Gobi desert area in the south of Mongolia, with canyons, rock formations and lots and lots of sand. Our second week took us back into greener pastures, with valleys, river crossings, and lots and lots of yaks.
Our Epic Mongolian Road Trip – Part 1
Mongolia has been a bucket list destination for a while, but as a sort of wild dream, not a realistic plan. The plan that did end up coming together was to hire a car and set off into the wilderness. Here’s how it went.
The Ultimate Travel Bucket List
Looking for inspiration for your next trip? You’ve come to the right place! There are so many bucket lists out there for every aspect of life, but if every possible experience is listed then it loses the value of being a true must-do-before-you-kick-the-bucket list....
My Personal Bucket List
While my ultimate travel bucket list is a great starting point, after 5 years of travel I’ve managed to tick a lot off, hone my preferences, and discover some lesser known sites and experiences to add to my own personal bucket list. Some people view a bucket list as...
10 days in Northern India
After Holi we were back to our common crisis of what to do next. After much procrastination over a large chocolate brownie and ice cream, we opted for slow travel towards Kolkata, via Lucknow and Varanasi. Read on for some transport mishaps, my experience of the 3 cities, and some overall thoughts on 2 months in India.
Holi: A Rollercoaster Experience of the Hindu Festival of Colour
One of our biggest reasons for travelling to India this year was the opportunity to experience Holi, the colour festival. This was something that had been on the bucket list for years, so when the dates lined up with our travel plans we were both very excited. Holi is...
6 weeks in Rajasthan
We took this iconic route at about a third of the speed of normal tourists, to compensate for the hustle and bustle and intensity and chaos that is travel in India. And it was one of the best trips I’ve ever taken. Here’s how it went!
2 Days in Angkor Wat: The Ultimate Itinerary
The temple complex at Angkor Wat is absolutely enormous, and merits more than one day of exploration if you have the time. There are two main routes that you will hear about from drivers and tourist agencies: the small circuit and the grand circuit. The small circuit...
Why do you even need a travel agent?
Short answer: you don’t. More accurate answer: you don’t, but you’re using one anyway. So why not make it a good one? I have no doubt that you are more than capable of doing all the research of planning and booking your trip for yourself. You might even find it fun –...
Join us in Peru for an Unforgettable 2 Week Adventure!
Peru is an incredible destination with stunning scenery, fascinating history, delicious food and friendly people, not to mention the natural wonder of the Amazon Rainforest and the world wonder Machu Picchu. There's so much to see and do, but there are many tour...