Travel Tips

‘Isle of Dogs’ Dubrovnik

The old town of Dubrovnik is buzzing with tourist activity. iPhones and selfie sticks galore, it’s safe to say that on my last day of our holiday I was keen to venture away from the hustle and... read more

Quickfire Tip Japan - WIFI

Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world but you may be surprised to hear that free WIFI hotspots are few and far between. No WiFi? No problem! You can rent a... read more

Visiting the Great Wall Of China

Hi all! Here we are again with a new 'Trip-Tip'! When in China, you'll have to visit The Great Wall of China ofcourse. Here is an overview of how our day at The Wall looked like: 1) There are... read more

Don't be afraid to go it alone!

In July 2018, I went to Thailand for just under 3 weeks alone. Not entirely alone, as I booked it through a company called STA Travel, who arranged the whole trip for me, but I didn't know anyone... read more

Val Joanis Vineyard, Provence - Wines from Paradise

Sometime back in the mid 1990’s the English chef and bon viveur Keith Floyd filmed a series about the wine regions of France and on the Provencal leg of the trip he filmed at Chateau Val... read more

A Complete Checklist When Traveling for Business

Am I packing too much? Am I packing too little? How much should I pack for a days worth of travel? These are the questions we all seem to get when traveling for business. From attire, to... read more

Digging out more culture stuff at Wong Tai Sin Temple

Temple of Red Pine Immortal (Wong Tai Sin Temple) is definitely a world renowned tourist attraction in Hong Kong. Do you realiase that there are two hidden gems inside and outside the premise of the... read more

Dominican Republic's north coast: Our Favorite place EVER!

In our family's two years of sailing the Caribbean, the north coast of the Dominican Republic was, HANDS-DOWN, our very favorite place. Why? Well, if you're an active family on a budget, if you're... read more

4 Most Intriguing Cultural Treks

One of the most important parts of trekking is the opportunity to experience the majesty of some of the most unique cultures in the world. Everything from the food, people, art, lifestyles, and... read more

Norman Rockwell Museum in Massachusetts' Berkshire Mtns.

Nestled out of site within Massachusetts' Berkshire Mountains is the stunning museum dedicated to the life of America's most well-known illustrator: Norman Rockwell. It's worth the diversion... read more

Eat at a local, not touristy night market in Taipei

Taipei is internationally renowned for its night markets. Some of the country's best food can be enjoyed on the streets, and greater Taipei alone has more than 30 major night markets and countless... read more

How to apply for a tourist Visa for Russia

On March 16, I'll be traveling to Russia. The process of obtaining a visa is long, frustrating, an extremely bureaucratic. Follow the directions below: There are only 4 Russian consulates in the... read more

The Magic of Cape Hillsborough - North Queensland

If you enjoy spending time in nature, in particular love to start your day off in spectacular fashion, then make sure you add the Cape Hillsborough Nature Park Sunrise to that must do list. The... read more

Visit Tian Jin Dumpling House in Flushing, Queens

While New York City's Chinatown has a good reputation, I always recommend that travelers and my travel friends also visit Flushing, Queens. Depending on where you are coming from in Manhattan... read more

How to visit Brussels in one day!

Hi readers! FINALLY! It was about time that the Globe Watchers were back on the road. This time, we chose Brussels. Why Brussels? We are from Belgium and we would like to show you that our country... read more