Upper Antelope Canyon - a Photographer's Dream

Upper Antelope Canyon is among some of the most photographed locations in the world - and for good reason! We were visiting friends in San Tan Valley, Arizona in January, and took the opportunity to...

This may sound crazy but... don't take a phone or laptop

Whenever I take a trip of any serious length I don't take a mobile phone or laptop with me. I just feel they are unnecessary. To elaborate... for one thing I love reading so getting through a couple...

A Quick Introduction to Travel Using Miles & Points

If you're looking to travel the world on a budget, then collecting points and miles can be a good way to reduce your costs. Surprisingly this can be true, even if you're not a frequent flyer or...

4 beautiful places to visit in Connemara, West of Ireland

Connemara is a region located on the coastal areas of Co. Galway, Western Ireland. It's praised for its natural beauty with its vast stretch of mountains, lakes and tiny fishing towns - to its...

Snorkeling experience in Crete, Greece

When you are on a summer holiday, you think about sun, sea, cocktails and yes... snorkeling! When you are in Crete, Greece you just have to do a snorkeling trip! We stayed in Chania, a big...

Walking the Samaria Gorge in Crete, Greece

As sporty as we are (you can read this with a hint of sarcasm), we walked/climbed the Samaria Gorge. This is a big Gorge in Crete of 13 kilometers long (You can choose to make it longer, but we...