As a travel writer for 8 years now, you get used to typing up articles so fast and posting them on the move. I’m the first to admit I don’t often proofread my stuff and indeed a lot of my readers have pointed out mistakes in my work (and I thank you for it). However…
Read MoreI spent over two weeks backpacking in Honduras and our time in the country was a pretty eclectic mix. I have to admit I loved the country and was really delighted we took a bit longer there to explore it. We spent some nights staying in the humongous big cities of Tegucigalpa (the capital) and…
Read More“Travel blogging chilled the radio star” – tweaking of a lyric by The Buggles. If you have followed my journeys or indeed known me back in the early days, you’ll be aware of my passion for radio. What began as a “bit of craic” in a blue hut in Belfast’s Belvoir Park estate in 1997 turned…
Read MoreThe island of Saint Thomas is the gateway to the fantastic U.S. Virgin Islands and a popular resort for travelers of all kinds. Saint Thomas is a common stopover for Caribbean cruises, and there is no shortage of things to see and do. The capital of Saint Thomas is Charlotte Amalie, which also happens to…
Read MoreLas Vegas, Nevada, is the city of many people’s dreams, and most travelers rave about the nightlife, the vibe and the casinos, bars and restaurants here. There are certainly lots of random activities, bars, and cafes in Las Vegas to check out. However, this is also a city of themes, quirks, and international flavors. Here are…
Read MoreYou might have noticed that I recently joined Instagram for the first time (a bit late to join the “Smart Phone” generation so I was) and that I have been having a play with Fotor, a free photo platform. But despite all my time taking photos, I’ve realised that I’m more of a “capture the…
Read MoreI’m always on the lookout for exciting online ideas and websites that can enhance our lives. For anyone keen to edit and enhance their travel photos, check out Fotor. It’s a website that was first launched back in May 2012 and aims to provide an easy to use platform for photo editing. Some of the…
Read MoreIran is sublime and I have so many crazy fond memorable moments from our month backpacking there that I will probably never get the time to retell all the tales. This was another crazy place that we visited – Kalate Talkh. What is Khalate Talkh? Khalate Talkh is a desert Oasis in the middle of…
Read MoreMiami might seem like a daunting urbanized city where a fast-paced street scene meets an equally busy beach and seafront. However, this doesn’t have to be the case for the holiday maker, especially if you decide to stay in the North Bay Village. This is an area that consists of two islands and offers brilliant…
Read MoreMong Kok translates nicely into Yingman/English as “Busy Corner” and if I was a first time visitor to Hong Kong, I would make sure that I base myself in Mong Kok for my first few nights. The reason is – this is the pulsating heart of the Kong. Street life in Mong Kok is what…
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