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Everything You Need to Do When Visiting Toronto, Canada

Everything You Need to Do When Visiting Toronto, Canada Whether you’re taking a relaxing weekend getaway or a family vacation, you are sure to find plenty of fun-filled activities in the Canadian city of Toronto. It is such a popular destination that it hosts over sixteen million tourists a year. But with all the choices, Read more about Everything You Need to Do When Visiting Toronto, Canada[…]

Random Travel Game: Time Spent in Each Country or Disputed Territory

Following on from my Random Travel game (League of Nations) , my list of EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD and my list of countries I’ve visited by flag, here is a new random travel game – time spent in each country. I’ve made yet another league table of how many individual days I have spent in Read more about Random Travel Game: Time Spent in Each Country or Disputed Territory[…]

Sunday’s Inspiration: Why Did I Ever Ever Travel?

“Where do you go? Buttoned in your favourite coat, stepping out to a different world. And you might be home late.”- Ocean Colour Scene. Aged 17 I flicked through the CDs in His Master’s Voice record shop in Belfast city, the Northern Irish passion-drenched capital. Imagine the thrill of it all. Life was amazing. I Read more about Sunday’s Inspiration: Why Did I Ever Ever Travel?[…]

5 Tips to Finding Cheap Airline Tickets

Planning a trip requires your time and commitment if you intend to travel on a cost-effective budget. There are many cost factors to consider such as a good travel agent, right tour company, and your desired destination. Airfare remains a significant component of your overall travel cost. Finding the best and cheapest hidden airline tickets Read more about 5 Tips to Finding Cheap Airline Tickets[…]

13 and a Half Genuine Off the Beaten Track Places To Visit

Random Rant: 7 and a Half Genuine Off the Beaten Track Places To Visit

“The world is full of fools who never get it right”- Lightning Seeds. Time and time again as a travel blogger it is disappointing to see so called fellow bloggers and tourists writing about a wacaday “off the Beaten track” place they visited. And then I click on the link to see places such as Read more about Random Rant: 7 and a Half Genuine Off the Beaten Track Places To Visit[…]

Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Take a Family Vacation

According to a survey conducted by NYU School of Professional Studies, 88 percent of American families are “very likely” or “likely” to travel with kids. Consequently, family-friendly resort or all-inclusive resorts with child-friendly amenities are what majority of the families are looking for.   Apparently, not many are into the idea of traveling with kids Read more about Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Take a Family Vacation[…]

5 Things You Should Know About Renting a Car in the UK

Driving in the UK offers locals and visitors a chance to enjoy the scenic surroundings within the entire country. Having a vehicle allows you to see the countryside or stay in the city. The best way to experience the various sites is by renting a car, which gives you a better chance to explore the Read more about 5 Things You Should Know About Renting a Car in the UK[…]

3 Cool facts about Bogota, Colombia

Bogota is Colombia’s capital city, which you will find at the central point of the country. Initially, the Spaniards established the town in the 1500s. The locals, however, started to revolt against the Spanish army in the 1800s. They then formed their government and made it the capital city of Gran Colombia- its former name. Read more about 3 Cool facts about Bogota, Colombia[…]