A country so tiny, El Salvador is still home to supurb surfing, active volcanoes and colonial villages. In El Salvador they say that nothing is more than 40 minutes away and it’s just the traffic around San Salvador that might hold you up. For most people, the only reason they’ve heard of El Salvador is…
Travel Guide: The Gambia
Why you should make The Gambia your next holiday destination. Britons looking for a winter sun holiday destination would do well to consider The Gambia in West Africa, for the winter sun jaunt. This strangely-shaped slither of land protrudes into Senegal and is just a six-hour flight from the UK, shares the same time zone,…
Ecuador: A whirlwind guide to Quito
Sitting on the equator, the second highest capital in the world, Quito has a perfectly preserved colonial old town with UNESCO status. At an altitude of almost 3000m, Ecuador’s capital, Quito, resembles a long narrow strip, 50 km long and just 5m wide, with the old town or Centro historico right in the middle. Sitting…
A new traveller’s guide to destinations abroad
There’s nothing quite like visiting an unfamiliar country and locale, taking in the sights and sounds and feeling like you’re breaking new ground for yourself. It’s the kind of experience you won’t really find anywhere else, which is why so many people are interested in hoisting up their backpacks and doing some hiking on the…
Slovenia: A guide to Lake Bled
Lake Bled is a European gem, surrounded by a forest and nestled below the snow-capped peaks of the Julian Alps. A landscape that has escaped from the pages of a fairy tale. Slovenia’s Lake Bled is a glacial lake fringed by a pretty town, also called Bled. A medieval castle balances on top of the…
Your Complete guide to Gibraltar
Gibaltar, a self-governing British overseas territory, is a home from home holiday spiced up with adventurous trips and tasty tapas. The tiny overseas British territory, Gibraltar, occupies the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered on the north side by Spain. Its rugged coastline has been fashioned by the waves of the Mediterranean on one…
Indigo Bath, the inside guide to spa town of Bath
One of the most historic and architecturally stunning cities in England, Bath features some of the best Roman ruins in England. The city is a World Heritage Site since 1987 and has been drawing travellers for a long time. One of the newest luxury addresses in this gem of a small city in the county…
The Ultimate Guide On Who To Tip While Traveling
Avoid the Awkward Silences And Guilt-Filled Exits Tipping on vacation is awkward. There’s no way around it. Every country has its own norms, and every hotel has a hundred employees who all seem worthy of a few extra bucks. But who do we actually need to tip? When should we do it? And how often…
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Paris with Teenagers
Looking for the top things to do in Paris with teenagers? Paris is known to many as the City of Love and that’s why so many couples flock to this city. But did you know it’s also a great destination to visit with teens? When my son was 14 years old, I visited the City…
A Sustainable Bavaria Travel Guide, Germany
If you’re looking for the ultimate sustainable Bavaria travel guide, you’re in the right place! The Free State of Bavaria (in German: Freistaat Bayern) comprises the entire southeast portion of Germany. This area of Germany is packed with many incredible things to do and sights to see, making creating a Bavaria itinerary pretty trick as it becomes hard to pick…