Situated in the Dominican Republic, in the North of the Caribbean, Punta Cana’s lavish beauty is renowned. It is one of the most stunningly picturesque locations in the Dominican Republic, in the Caribbean, and even the world. Punta Cana is located on the Eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, facing […]
For the last two weeks we’ve been hiking through Nepal’s Himalayas, and today’s the day we plan to finally cross Thorong La Pass. At 5416 meters (17,769 feet) the pass is the highest and arguably the most difficult portion of the Annapurna Circuit. The air is thin and each step […]
I’m writing this from the passenger seat of my mother’s car, which she was lovely enough to loan me, on day six of my current bit of travel craziness, which means this post is about six days late, but I hope you’ll accept my apologies, since I haven’t updated you […]
This post would have been written from a hotel in Bangkok, but unfortunately it was completed back home in Sunny Singapore instead. I was supposed to head up with some friends to Bangkok over the weekend of 18-20 Jan for a quick shopping and food – but the Bangkok Shutdown […]
With a long and turbulent history that involved many a scrap with our English neighbours, Scotland has more than its fair share of castles for the modern day tourist to marvel at. There are grand palaces, royal residencies, spooky cliff-top fortresses, and atmospheric ruins to be found throughout the country. […]
January is the time of year when many people start to think about their holiday plans; the best time to go and the places they would like to visit. Most people seek sunshine, sea, sand and a pleasant environment. Malta is a perfect example of an ideal holiday destination for […]
Travel hacking is a term that is very popular in travel circles these days. You’ll see articles, videos and even eBooks on the subject – all selling the dream of free travel or nearly free travel. But it doesn’t have to be a dream; free travel is possible. And you […]
Africa is my first travel love. And after spending a year there, I’m still as smitten as ever. I took my first trip to the continent in 2009 and since then I’ve been around the world and back again But nowhere on the planet captivates me in the way that […]
If there is one palace that tops many a bucket list in the world, it might have to be New Zealand. Specifically, New Zealand’s South Island. Snow-capped mountains rub shoulders with icy glaciers that drop down into bright blue alpine lakes. Combined with every adventure sport imaginable, a growing wine […]
London is expensive. Well, that’s the reputation it (and the rest of the United Kingdom) has, at least. But in my opinion, you can do and see a lot more in London with a lot less cash in your wallet than you can in most other major cities. The reason […]
Upon going to one of the most romantic cities in the world, it’s clearly important to choose a place to live without having it spoil the atmosphere. No one expects the Paris Syndrome and I bet you wouldn’t like it either. Of course, it’s not a real disease, but […]
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania tends to evoke misconceptions and stereotypes. Some people still think of it as still being a smoggy industrial town on the rust belt, or home of the most crazy sports fans, or a place full of rednecks with funny “Pittsburghese” accents, always in the shadow of Philadelphia. But […]
