“The sightseeing tourist will visit all the attractions but the explorer will discover their own” At the risk of appearing the laziest traveller on the planet I’m going to confess my fondness for doing nothing. In reality it’s doing nothing in particular, in other words exploring a destination without a particular plan. This suits my [...]
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Travel Tips; Best of 2012, Inspiration for 2013
It is the time of year when we all reflect on the past year, has it been successful, did we achieve our goals, what can be improved and perhaps pass on some travel tips. As a traveller my year was blessed with many great experiences and plenty of opportunities to indulge my passions for travelling, [...]
The Joy of Souks
Browsing souqs (souks) whether in Morocco, Egypt or in Oman is always a fascinating experience. They are entirely different from western markets, hives of activity where haggling is usually not only encouraged but expected. Often bustling, especially in popular tourist destinations where visiting a souq is one of the one of the highlights of the [...]
How to make Travel friends and influence People
Meeting people and making new friends is one of the great joys of travel and it is a true loner that prefers their own company 100% of the time. Many travellers extoll the virtues of solo travel but even the most ardent usually needs to socialise during their trip. Whether sharing a restaurant table for [...]
Romancing the Adventure – European Island Escapes & Getaways
Time does fly by quickly; there is always something to celebrate just around the ‘calendar corner’. It will be Valentine’s Day in just a few weeks, a good excuse for some island escapes and rekindle romantic sparks. The wary may need to remember however that it is a leap year, so that extra sparkle in [...]
Snap – Don’t ‘star’ in the next adventure travel video
Imagine the scenario; having just taken that first leap of faith, hurling yourself into thin air from a platform only attached to a thick piece of rubber band. The sensation of falling is terrifying but exhilarating, then just as the band begins to slow your descent and the anticipated stopping point is reached there is [...]
Adventures in Budget Travel – Calculating the Risk Factor
“Finding adventures; My comfort zone is being outside of the comfort zone” The activities of hitch-hiking, Couchsurfing, tripping, staying in hostels, camping or sleeping in a hammock do not suit all. There are safety and hygiene risks attached to some and those more comfortable with a luxury spa than a bowline may still prefer to [...]
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