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...

What Are Your Must Have Yravel Apps in Vietnam?

A decade ago, traveling here meant a paper map, a guidebook, and a notebook of phone numbers just in case. None of that's really necessary anymore. I've spent years guiding trips around Vietnam, and...

The Best Solo Travel Tips

So, you've got some free time, and you want to make the best of it by going somewhere new – the only problem is, there's no one else to go with you! What do you do? You don't let that stop you of...

Build an Experience: Triangulate Streetview, Google Maps and AirBnb

Why do we travel after all? I mean you can experience the Mona Lisa better in your own home than you can while trapezing through the Louvre. Yet we still go. We go for the experience. So plan your...

Secret Gems You Have to See: Spain's Extraordinary Wildlife Will Amaze

Spain is well-known for its incredible architecture and culture. However, if you venture off the grid and away from the tourist hotspots, you can see amazing natural delights. Spain is home to...

3 Incredible Time-Saving Trip Planning Features On Google's Hotel Search

Do you love to save time when planning travel? And to find the information you need quickly and easily? If you answered “yes,” to both questions, then you should be using Google's Hotel Search...