Travel Tips

Hidden Rome: The Best Places You Don't Know

Today's journey takes us back around one of the most beautiful cities in the world, no less than my favourite city... Rome! My goal for the weekend was to reach places I still had not discovered. I... read more

4 Days in Dublin

Planning (or lack of..) With the exception of a long weekend in sunny Hunstanton (Norfolk,UK), Dublin was our first solo trip together. It could have been considered a little spontaneous; a... read more

Bored of Sydney? Come On Down to Wollongong

Wollongong is one of those towns that many Sydneysiders know of, but haven't spent long in. What a shame! Wollongong has a lot going for it — beautiful coastlines, scenic mountains, a fast-growing... read more

How to Plan the Perfect Social-Distancing Staycation

Experts have spilled plenty of ink about the damage the COVID-19 pandemic has caused in terms of human lives and suffering. However, one casualty that has received far less attention is the... read more

Lucerne, the Most Beautiful City in Switzerland

In 2020 there was a voting competition by foreign tourist, to choose the most beautiful city in Switzerland. In the final, it was left two cities, Zurich and Lucerne, with Lucerne taking the victory... read more

London On A Budget

London is on many people's bucket lists for travel, yet it's one of the most expensive cities in the world. So is it possible to travel to London on a modest budget? Absolutely. I have been to London... read more

Visiting Lisbon During a Global Pandemic (Coronavirus/COVID-19)

Just to start with a disclaimer - these are all personal opinions of ours based on our time in Lisbon and August 2020. We had already delayed moving to Portugal from April 2020 and only in August... read more

20 Days in Benelux: Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg

Benelux, the name for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg is an amazing place. It's full of history, scenery, and lots of fun. This is a 20 day itinerary exploring the very best of... read more

Top 5 Alternative Things to Do in Vienna

You've seen the Stephansdom. You've visited Belvedere. You've had far too many Käsekrainers at the Würstelstand (I know I have). Now you're craving something else! Check out my favourite... read more

Visa Options for Digital Nomads and Freelancers

Endless travel often runs into a severe problem. An immigration official at the border is asking you why you are entering the country. Now, if you are a one week/country type of traveller, then a... read more

The Beginner's Guide to Socializing and Music in Serbia

If people already know each other, they shake hands or kiss, often three times on alternate cheeks. - Zdravo - Hello - Da - Yes - Ne - no - Dobar dan - Good afernoon - Dobro veče - Good evening ... read more

Rugged Luxury (Michigan's Upper Peninsula)

Lake Superior whipped up a September gale and slowed the RV down considerably as we made our way across the Mackinaw Bridge, to Marquette then to Copper Harbor at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula... read more

10 Greatest Waterfalls in Costa Rica

In a country that ranges in altitude from 12,533 feet to sea level, and where some regions get 7 meters of rain per year, you can expect a lot of fast water flowing down steep hillsides. Costa... read more

Scenic Route to Soğanlı Valley - Cappadocia

Soğanlı Valley is a serene valley with courtyard monasteries and cave churches from the 6th to 11th centuries. The remote valley is one hour drive from Göreme. The valley rivals the Göreme Open... read more

Travel Alone... at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Traveling alone may seem scary, inconceivable and pointless for many people, especially women. My travels have taken me to 40 countries so far, and approximately 80% of them were completed... read more