Regular readers will know that we are zealots when it comes to using trains rather than cars. Why is that? No Driving Stress: You don't have to worry about navigating, traffic jams, road rage, finding parking, or dealing with unexpected road closures. Someone else is doing the driving! Time for Yourself: Instead of focusing…
If that title sounds like some kind of futuristic army of robots, you can relax. Once you know the intent, you'll get the message right away, and you'll want to know more. In essence, its message is Where can you travel by train in Europe? Its interactive map shows you how far…
Another day, another chance to be zealots and convey the miracle that is rail. We have enough rail content on our site to keep you busy until the cows come home. We often feature the USA's Amtrak, because it often needs a little love. The US government doesn't really give it…
Cruise news! If you're on the ball when travel is the aim, you won't be surprised that there are lots of options out there. Every kind of style, location, destination and brand. We have a number of cruise affiliates who do a fabulous job in catering just what you need. We thank…
Don't get left out! Sometimes we just want a break from it all. Arrrrgh. It could be work. It could be family. It could just be the daily grind. Maybe it's creaking bones. No matter what, you just want to make a beeline in the opposite direction. Well, here's your chance. Click…
...want to go to it. Welcome to La-la-land. Los Angeles, USA. It still has the punch and the awe and the draw that it's ever had. Just the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Some innocent, some asking for it. But, much like a modern Rome, LA has had…
This is not your parent's Rwanda anymore. In these days of easy travel, social media and fairly decent prices, you can now get almost anywhere and can go to places you wouldn't have dreamed even five years ago. But that's what travel is like now. A good example of that is today's Rwanda. The…
Hyatt? Let's try it. As part of our job, staying up to date on the latest action in the travel world, we (like many sites such as ours) tend to be bedazzled when something new and glitzy appears, especially when it's coming from a known brand with a long history and an enviable reputation.…
Maremma calls! Fear not. Are you in charge of travel planning? Relax. we're here to help you save the day. Let's get started, shall we? Maremma is a geographical region in Lazio and Tuscany. The largest city is Grosseto. Lazio and Tuscany are certainly some of the top destination when travelers point their…
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…
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…
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…
As of this posting, the world is still grappling with the herkie jerky activities of the United States president. We won't waste any time on that, but will aim our focus on other ways to while away the hours until he goes away. There are plenty of other places to go if you…
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…
It's not often when experiences like this one appears. especially when the experience leaps across so many activities. This is an exciting one for sure, and something that will surely and truly be unforgettable.
Seek out serenity on remote island paradises, engage your senses in vibrant cultural capitals, and uncover the magic of…