East meets west, and we're all winners. Now is one of the better times in human history. It is much easier to get around, compared to decades past. Technology is, let's face it, amazing. And, in many cases, prices are aimed at nearly everyone's pocket. Yes, the world is generally…
We guess that we needn't try to sell you on the world of travel. You're on our site for that very purpose, and we love sharing our finds with you. As my partner and I get older, we can see that our days are numbered, but that doesn't mean necessarily that we need…
Travel is surely one of the best things on the planet, isn't it? And seeing as much of the planet as we can is certainly at the top of the list for most people. You're here with us fellow travelers for example, so that statement must be accurate, right? With so many…
When the world is spinning around, let's make the best of what's still around. And Lagos is certainly that. Lagos, Nigeria, is a vibrant, buzzing mega-city that pulsates with energy. While it has its well-known attractions, there are plenty of unusual and fun experiences that delve deeper into its unique culture and offer something…
Is it a rail station? Or is it a portal? Why don't they get in the queue like the rest of us? Oh yes, we forgot: freedom. The presence of a U.S. Navy entrance at a Tokyo station, specifically referring to Yokosuka, is a result of the post-World War II security alliance between the…
When we get the chance, we will always, without failure, make a bee-line for Spain for our holidays. Yes, it's big and it's busy. But it's also diverse, exciting and has an infinite pull for us that is hard to deny. And, as is our wont, history is extant everywhere we go.…
We're forever curious, especially if history is in the conversation. Lately, for us anyway, it feels like the world is opening its virtual kimono: there is so much new information and content appearing all across social media. Our choice is consuming "the real thing" rather than memes and sites like TikTok. …
We asked Gemini when was the last time that the earth and its humans were at peace with each other? Tragically, it didn't provide the answer that we'd hoped, but we'd had little hope to begin with to be honest. The AI tool offered. It's difficult, if not impossible, to pinpoint a specific "last…
There are 360 degrees to our planet, all of them unique, all of them an adventure, and every one of them a location where you can and should endeavour to make the trek. Lucky us, in this day and age, we have mobile phones, the internet, incredibly talented cameras and probably the most global…
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…
These days, we get the feeling that, due to some countries and their so-called leaders, the rest of the world is on pins and needles. Just what we need is more war, right? Every so often, though, there are rays of sunshine that break through to shine a light on simple goodness. …
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…
. . . .with the Stable Genius. Sorry if we're going off on a rant, but this is annoying, redundant and repetitious. Does anyone here (besides us) still remember the Cold War, where the USA was ostensibly fighting against Russia and communism? Y'know . . nuclear bombs flying overhead, school children hiding under desks…
We were looking through some family photos the other day, mostly of my mother and father. They came from a place in Europe where money was scarce in the post-war 1950's. But they still endured. Eventually they ended up in the USA. But they never wasted a moment in living their lives…
Once upon a time, we humans got around solely on foot, or perhaps with a beast of burden to shuttle us to and fro. Slow, back-breaking and inefficient. This can't be the way forward. Sure, waterways were excellent in many locations, but were expensive to build and maintain. There must have…
Tick tock, Tick tock, sounds the clock. The planet is not cooling down. Quite the opposite. The current world population is 8,232,458,392 as of Monday, June 30, 2025 according to the most recent United Nations estimates. Most of us know about this existential threat. But most just go on their way, with nary…
And, as ever, they've got some terrific deals for avid travelers. If you act soon, you can save up to £600 per couple on wide selection of European and Worldwide tours! But, you might want to look sharp.
This time of year often gives us the itch to get up and go. …
. . it should be good enough for you, too.
Spain (and most Latin countries) love their meat. The more the better. But what if you're not a carnivore and find yourself going without, or perhaps just a cold plate of beans and some indifferent vegetables. That's the way it used to…
Well, here's a first for us. Being British, having lived there for decades, passport and everything, we thought we'd seen most of Great Britain (and we have.) We love the country, the people, the vibe and, most of all, the history. We won't belabor you with long swathes of prose about Britain.…
Lesotho? Lesooto? Pity the poor gate agents or travel agents when they realise that they are not up to speed on this rather nice country. Luh·soo·too is the correct way to say it. But, no matter how you say it, it's nice and it's genuinely a find that will get your friends jumping…