Peace and love continue to dominate proceedings on my travels. Fuelled by the horrors of war and hate. How can people be so nasty? I will never know and these are the people I now avoid in life – anyone that brings this can of horror to my life. My body aches. For the basis…
Read MoreMy return to the gaping Polish capital city of Warsaw in December 2016 saw me reunited with one of my most visited cities (visit number 6) and with a stay in one of my favourite hotel brands from recent years – Ibis. I booked into the Ibis Warszawa Centrum. I know what to expect with…
Read MoreFor any adventure loving tourist, a skiing vacation in the Alps range is like a dream coming true. Nowadays, a number of tour operators offer Alps vacation packages and with a little searching, you can grab some really nice deals. The prospects of skiing in the vast mountain slopes, taking some amazing snaps and recording…
Read MoreAs December kicks in, it is time for Christmas gifts and if, like me you have friends who are travel freaks and love to get out and see the world, you will often wonder what to buy them. Here are three cool ideas, which I found while browsing the Uncommon Goods Christmas gifts section. These…
Read MoreI have been staying in Ibis Hotels on my travels for a few years now. I love how the brand is consistent and non-intrusive in the many Ibis Hotels (over 2000) around the world. The brand sits well with me due to the fact that I know what to expect each time. I have stayed…
Read More2016 saw my first ever visit to Gdańsk and those used to my travel blog the last 5 months will know I have based myself in this city, and helped promote it to my friends, family and followers. After deciding to hang up my backpack here in Gdańsk in August 2016, I was settling into…
Read MoreSouth Africa is one of the most popular destinations for visitors who want to combine a bush and beach holiday. The Rainbow Nation offers a wide variety of accommodation and attractions, here are the top 4 recommended by African Safari Home, a leading luxury travel expert in Southern Africa. Cape Town Cape Town…
Read MoreGetting married may be one of the most exciting and overwhelming times of your life, but the honeymoon is all about having fun and relaxing. After all of the wedding planning, you may be looking forward to spending some special time alone at the start of your new life together. But, where do you start…
Read MoreThis is long overdue and one of about 1,000 articles that I started and never finished. On my ongoing writing about my base in early 2016, Bishkek, it’s time to explore the pubs and bars of this city. Having been based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from December 2015 – April 2016, I often frequented the bars…
Read MoreGeorgia is a backpackers dream and should be on your list before you venture to places like Germany and Thailand. Hindsight is wonderful thing – I did the same as everyone else and only visited Georgia in 2013 when my bandwagon had finally rolled me to the Caucauses. After visiting Stalin’s town of Gori, the…
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