Is this typical European efficiency or someone's idea of a joke. Or both? The Netherlands and Belgium share a 450 km border, which is notable for its complexity, particularly in the town of Baarle. This border is part of the Schengen Area, meaning there are no regular passport checks. The border's intricacies stem from historical treaties and land swaps, resulting…
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It's not enough that cats already think they own the world, and that includes you, human minion. How dare you think otherwise? So, probably the last thing that the cat world needs is a Cat Museum, but who can resist? So, of course, someone has come along and created just that. …
Nope. Not a typo. This is not about flying buttresses, even though they are super-cool on their own. No, this is about an average British chap simply doing his job and then, all of a sudden, hey presto! He's a hero. The driver who 'jumped' his bus over the Tower Bridge…
Who here doesn't love technology? Who doesn't love science fiction. Same. And who doesn't love London? If that's you, then you've come to the right post. Ever-inquisitive Japanese traveler, Kuga gets around. A lot We've featured him before. His videos are always a laugh and, even more, they're useful.…
A number of years back, a British company called Yotel turned the existing concept of holiday stays upside down, focusing mostly on the existing hotel concept and offering that has existed forever. They describe themselves as YOTEL offers guests a hotel experience that challenges the status quo, with a promise to deliver a different kind…
Or both? Bring euros. They're welcome and so are you.
Note: some of this content was featured in a previous: post, but much of it remains the same. Now back to now! While several Chinese cities exhibit European architectural or cultural influences, Harbin is often cited as the most visibly European city due…
This is the self-preservation society. Want to join, mate? Will you pass the Stelvio Pass? If you have no idea what we're talking about, let us bring you up to date, mate. The Stelvio Pass, or Passo dello Stelvio, in the Italian Alps is renowned for several compelling reasons, making it a…
Clumsy waiters? Clumsy passengers? Or is there something more? What are we on to here?
Any one of us wo enjoys history, inevitably enjoys a bit of history. It keeps us going, keeps the mind active and wanting for more. Why is that, though? The pineapple has a surprisingly rich and varied…
How can you possible go wrong with this one? An annual kite-flying festival held from April 20 to 25 in Weifang, China. Weifang, Shandong, China is known as the kite capital of the world and when you get a glimpse of some of the entries, you'll be booking your trip there as well. (See below…
Won't you let me take you on a TUI cruise?
Anyone remember that hit? We say this all the time, but we really mean it. We're super lucky to have been able to build a super group of affiliate partners. They're diverse and ever-changing. It certainly makes our job easier and more…
The city of light becomes the city of night when you stay long enough. Make it happen!
“The falls are a reminder that nature always finds a way,” according to Journey Era.
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” – Buddha
It’s strange: pandan cake isn’t hard to make but yet it can only be bought in Singapore.
Who you gonna call? Oh, ha ha, we can hear you say. Another misguided pun. True, but we're not the only guilty ones. In London, they have Ghost Bus Tours. We took one of their adventures a while back and it was loads of fun. And what a fun…
Being southern is a state of mind. Life is like a box of chocolates.
Going places - especially - to new and "foreign" places is one of the most exhilarating and (possibly) scary activities that you can undertake. The buildup may make you want to rethink it, turn around and go home to hide under your bed. It's understandable. Even the most weathered travelers still have…
Why are pirates called pirates? Because they arrrr
“I can’t believe my husband is so clothes-minded.”
“Hey empty nest parents, if you want your kid to call you, just change your Netflix password.”