Mother nature has provided so many mind-blowing spectacles for us humans to explore and desire. So much so that we will likely not see them all. But that doesn't stop us from trying, especially when some of them are so accessible and "special" in the true sense of the word. Portugal is (to us) a…
Most of us are willing - and sometimes champing at the bit - to be able to do things that we're not usually supposed to do. Hang-gliding through enemy airspace is one, and that's just silly. But here's one that's not. Be a captain for a day and tick off this amazing bucket-list experience. Renting…
Even if you're not a history nut, Greece is always a delight. From the non-stop frenzy of Athens, to the perfect silence of island like Paros, Greece always has a pleasant surprise for you. One of the world's most popular tourist destinations, ranking in the world's top 20 countries, Greece will capture you, calling you to slow…
Mostly, when we travel, we have already targeted the destinations where we'd like to visit. Paris, London, Cancun, China and the USA are generally at the top of the lists - no surprise. And, there is no shortage of other locations that are calling our names. But, visiting these desirable locations…
St. Lucia, that's where! St. Lucia is proof that all islands are not created equal. Named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse, it’s the only country named after a female historical figure—but that’s not its only claim to fame.
[] The island’s natural, unspoiled beauty has helped St. Lucia earn the distinction of being awarded the…
Admit it, you want to visit New Zealand. Everyone does. But it's a big place: how do you even begin to plan your visit? Well, we have an idea that makes touring New Zealand easy peasy: by bus, courtesy of our affiliate friends, Flying Kiwi. Flying Kiwi is New Zealand's top rated adventure tour…
Even though the world - more or less - appears to be out of the woods when it come to Covid and how it keeps popping up its ugly little head, many of us are still reluctant to commit to a holiday, even though we really need one in the worst way. So what can…
When one thinks of the Lord of the Rings, it's usually singing the praises of those diminutive characters that fill the timeless stories and our ever-present appetites to see the films again, visit the locations where the films were created, and praying to the Pharoahs that Peter Jackson might gift us with more of his…
The unthinkable is happening in Europe. Yes, it's true. In Spain, Barcelona will be banning smoking on all its beaches - and the rest of Spain could follow. To be sure, this is a disaster to a large swath of the European population, as smoking can often define being a European. …
For many, this article will be a refresher. But, if you've not been to Thailand (or even if you have) there is always something new to explore. With astonishingly great food, a tropical climate, fascinating culture, majestic mountains and great beaches, Thailand is a magnet for travellers around the world, and quite rightly…
If you've never done it before, it can be daunting to take your first solo trip in your 40s, but plenty of people are doing exactly that. The stereotypical image of the solo traveller may be the pre-university gap year student, but these days the biggest solo travel growth demographic is the over-35s. We've spoken…
The Sixties were a wild time. Free love. The Beatles. International travel and intrigue. Modern art. Groovy personalities. Two of which we feature here: Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Arguably among the top ten stars during that spectacular decade, they made the world their oyster. One of their best…
Nothing like walking along a beach and then - hey presto! - finding out that it's for nudists. That happened to us here in Vancouver, of all places. Luckily, our sunglasses were in place and covered our eyes even if they didn't hide our embarassment. We're not prudes, by any stretch -…
If you know Florida, USA, you'll likely know Miami Beach, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg etc. Chances are you've been to one or more of these sunny cities.
But what about the destinations that are bubbling under? There are just as many worthy spots that aren't in the top ten.
One of which is Sanibel…
There were some funny conversations recently in the smart and enjoyable Facebook group "I'm Architecture Shaming." A rather spectacular golf course clubhouse was being applauded, but also likened to a Hutt Lord's palace on Tatooine. But it was designed on Earth by a well-known architect - Frank Lloyd Wright.
They're discussing the King Kamehameha Golf…
Summer is coming and the people of UK do love their beaches. You may have visited some of the most known seaside resorts (Brighton, we're talking about you) but we'll bet that you haven't been to some of these.
And if you haven't heard of these, there's a good chance that you might end up having…
Chances are good that you've not heard of Vanuatu. A South Pacific Ocean nation made up of roughly 80 islands that stretch 1,300 kilometers, we discovered it purely out of chance and we're glad that we did.
Previously known as the New Hebrides Islands, it is an archipelago nation in the southwest Pacific Ocean, north of…
It will be trite to say too much about how awful war is. You would think that after all of these decades and thousands lost, humanity would get the point that war is not a solution. And yet, war marches on.
It is useful to look back and reflect (and perhaps learn) on all that has…
One thing that can be said about the USA is that it has Hawaii. The islands are a place where almost everyone wil agree that it is a "destination" for them. Spectacular ocean waters, beaches, mountains and on average, 240 sunny days per year, you're almost guaranteed a good time. But, of all the islands,…
Your friends may dare you, but are you sure about this? Far from us to suggest what you should and shouldn't do, but it's always good to think hard about it. For your information, diving or jumping is form of sport. When done without equipment, it may be also known as tombstoning. It forms part…