Walk in the worn out shoes of DaVinci. Anyone who has visited the oldest cities in Italy - take Venice for example - know that the streets are tight, twisty and sometimes confusing. And that, of course is due to the fact that so many European cities are hundreds, if not thousands, of years old.…
If you’re a regular visitor here to our site, you’ll know how much we love trains and rail travel. So, we’re happy to offer this mash-up for you train buffs: a USA New England rail tour courtesy of the UK’s Great Rail Journeys. Discover the stunning warm hues of New England's golden season, exploring America's…
It's not easy being important. Above and beyond all of your daily duties, you have even more activities that fill up the rest of the day. And that day often turns into night, since you're so busy.
But some important people just can't get a break.
Pity poor Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister. Smart, young, handsome…
If you're a tech buff - especially a car buff - you will most likely be aware of Morgan Cars. Made by hand - literally - by a small but passionate crew in the Malvern Hills of England, the cars look like something that would have been driven by The Green Hornet or Dick Tracy. …
“Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” – Anne Lamott
“We live on an island surrounded by a sea of ignorance. As our island of knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance.” – John Archibald Wheeler
“How I wish that somewhere there existed an…
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…
India is a spectacular place. So many layers of so many things. History that stretches far into the past and a future that is rocketing into fantastic new directions. Lovely, kind and curious people.
But, its antiquity also holds its own foggy mysteries. One of which is the lost kingdom Dwarka. Originally, Dwarka was believed to…
Imagine living in one of the most desired travel destinations in the world. Friends are jealous when you visit there, especially when they haven't (yet.) You visit there often, but are still bamboozled with all of the places you haven't seen. And Covid has set your travel plans back at least two years.
Welcome to the…
Our affiliate friends Eurowings.com (part of the Lufthansa Family) are now flying to The Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Kruger National Park (KNP) lies in the north-east of South Africa and runs along the border of Mozambique in the east, Zimbabwe in the north, and the southern border is the Crocodile River. The park…
Don't get us wrong: we love David Lynch and all of his idiosyncracies. The fact that Hollywood has permitted this unusual man to create one bizarre product after another says it all. He's paved the way for dozens of other "auteurs," most of which pale in comparison to the master.
But, Mr. Lynch doesn't just sit…
We are pretty sure that most of our readers are of intrepid, open-minded,energetic and fun-loving. All the world is your oyster. A new day, a new adventure. With that in mind, do we have a place for you!
We're willing to bet that many of you haven't visited Greenland, yet. The country probably doesn't leap to…
Collectively, we are so used to seeing Japan as squeaky clean streets, gracious and polite residents and - almost - not a hair out of place. Cherry blossoms. Mount Fuji. Bullet trains. Mind-blowing food.
And, of course all of that is correct. But there are some places in Japan that don't always bubble up to the…
America is a big place, with wide open spaces and curiosities around every every corner. Those corners can be a long way away from each other, and the curiosities can be even further.
Alaska is the 49th and largest state in the USA. Separated from the rest of the country, (the "lower 48"), by Canada, Alaska lies on…
Finding tickets sometimes feel like a black art. Should we use Tarot cards to predict when ticket prices will drop? Consult a claivoyant? Pray to the Pharoahs? Of course, the answer is no. But, there are some indicators that we can use to increase our chances of success. Our affiliate friends ScottsCheapFlights.com are always on…
We're not sure if this is a trend, or a reaction, but we're seeing more and more wellness solutions appearing in the news and in our mailboxes.
Why is this? Are these jokes, snake-oil salespeople, misguided wellness gurus or . . . a real thing? Something to think about when you click on a link or…
... with the sound of savings! Chances are, when you think of visiting Europe, you might find yourself defaulting to the "classic" locations: Italy, Spain, France etc. And as much as we love those places, too, there are so many other countries that are "bubbling under" that deserve a little love from you. One of…
If you've ever had dreams about sleeping in the clouds, then we have something to excite you. Vertical Sky Luxury Suites, situated in Ollantaytambo, Peru, promise an almost one-of-a-kind experience. In addition to breathtaking sunsets and spectacular views, you can also enjoy activities like Via Ferrata, Zipline, Bungee jumping, suspension bridge and Rapelling - all…
If you're easily bored, fashion yourself to be unbreakable and are always ready to show your friends how extreme you are, then we have some travel ideas for you. Hiking, in this case. In this article, we're focusing on the USA - specifically the West Coast (Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, California, Alaska, New Mexico, Montana,…
Our affiliate friends, G Adventures, are always on the cutting edge of sensing what the world needs next in adventure travel. They've been doing it for decades and, so, know their stuff.
Well, given where we are in this point in time, travel has had to change and shape-shift. But, that has given us time to…
Europe is a very organised place. It has to be, with 27 different countries, almost as many languages and 447.7 million inhabitants, it's pretty big, too. Of course, that's also what makes it such a fun place to visit. Peaceful, prosperous, progressive and ever-changing, it's a travel destination that never gets boring.
But, even with those…