Travel Tips

Things to Do in Florence, Italy

There are so many things to do in Florence Italy! So I've put together this comprehensive Florence travel guide. It encompasses all of the things that one must see and do while visiting this... read more

Ride Like a Girl - Park City, Utah

I am a woman. I am a mountain biker. I am in a significant minority. I want to inspire more women to ride. I want the sport to grow. I want people to get outside, to be mentally and physically... read more

Festivals in Hong Kong: Mid-autumn Lantern Displays

Mid-autumn was originated from a Chinese mythology or so called a fairy tale "Chang'e Ascending to Moon" from Huainanzi. Chinese usually relate Mid-autumn Festival to rabbit, mooncake and... read more

Iceland's South Coast

The south coast is one of Iceland’s most visited sightseeing areas, stretching from the capital region Reykjavik to the black beaches of Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in the east. The density of... read more

Finding cheap flights online - shop around!

We’ve spent a great deal of time researching and testing ways to get the best airfares to enable us to travel as much as we do, and we’d like to pass on some of our tips for seeking out these... read more

Hemingway, Midnight in Paris and a touch of history

I am back to writing about Paris and finding this far more difficult than writing my two previous books which were essentially travelogues about Provence and Catalonia. Paris is throwing up too... read more

Discover a Havana tradition that tells us the time

Every night, exactly at 9:00 p.m. local time, the thunderous shot of a cannon is heard in Havana, Capital of Cuba. Residents know that the 9:00 Cannon sounded and visitors wonder why. This... read more

Finding cheap flights online - be points-savvy!

We’ve spent a great deal of time researching and testing ways to get the best airfares to enable us to travel as much as we do, and we’d like to pass on some of our tips for seeking out these... read more

Safety and pickpockets in Rome

As any big and busy city, Rome also has a few issues with pickpockets. Nonetheless, with a few tips and tricks I’m sure you’ll be able to stay safe and not have any negative experience... read more

Beautiful Perched Village of Roussillon Provence, France

Justly famed as one of the most beautiful villages in the Luberon, Roussillon is a place we have loved from the early days of our travels in Provence. Perched high like so many of the Luberon... read more

The Malecón is the largest recreational space in Havana

The Malecon is perhaps the most universal symbol of Havana, a wonderful city with a history of five centuries. With an extension of 8 km, two historical constructions delimit it, to the west the... read more

Leonardo da Vinci Exhibition at City University (Hong Kong)

This exhibition is really worth to spend some time on. It exhibits a small collection of the works by Da Vinci. You may need to spend half of your day for just exploring the marvellous works... read more

NY v.s. LA: Best City for a 4 Day Getaway

Sometimes you have just enough time for a short getaway. You want to go somewhere cool but with so many options how do you decide? Why not choose between the two titans of the US, New York City or... read more

Finding cheap flights online - be flexible!

We’ve spent a great deal of time researching and testing ways to get the best airfares to enable us to travel as much as we do, and we’d like to pass on some of our tips for seeking out these... read more

How to Skip the Line at the Vatican Museums and the Chapel

There are different ways to visit the Vatican museums which include the Sistine Chapel. At the time of this writing, the cost is as follows adults 17€, children (6 - 17 with valid ID) and... read more