Something that has been on my bucket list for the longest time is proper dog sledding. When I was younger, growing up, a local forest used to hold dog sledding competitions (they may still do so) but there was never any snow, so in my mind, it kind of counts, but not really. I then …
Overview: There are many of these hidden gem posts out there, often they are not really gems and more often than not, they are not that hidden! Not here, this one has some genuine treats. Even as an avid Euro-explorer, I haven’t heard of some of these. 8 gorgeous small European towns The post is …
Overview: Dudhsagar Falls, in Goa, look stunning. When I first saw a picture of them with that train passing underneath, looking like it could be swept away at any moment, I knew I needed to know more. Well luckily I found just the post. Hiking to the Dudhsagar Falls This guide is written by Sandy, for his …
Sydney is simply amazing; it seamlessly blends urban culture with some jaw-dropping scenery that would be at home in any coastal national park. Throw in iconic travel highlights such as the Opera House and Bondi Beach, you have everything you need for a fantastic experience. However, like many people visiting Sydney, I didn’t have as much time …
Overview: It’s easy to see why Spain is the second most visited travel destination in the World but many people only know of the famous sights and cities. What’s struck us on our travels through Spain is how beautiful some of the lesser known spots are. One such spot is Fuerteventura in the Spanish Canary …
Overview: Myanmar is a stunning country to visit. The people are wonderful, the destinations amazing (and still relatively untouched by mass tourism) and they love a celebration – such as Paung Daw Oo. This post comes from Tanya and Andy on their work and travel blog, Can Travel, Will Travel. They were recently in Myanmar …
First of all, is it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City? Saigon officially became Ho Chi Minh City when the city merged with the surrounding Gia Định Province. Given how many people still refer to it as Saigon you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a recent thing, however, it actually happened over 40 years …
Read moreWhat to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City also known as Saigon
Overview: To me, the idea of sitting in an inflatable rubber tube while casually drifting through a jungle river seems like the ideal way to spend a day. Throw in a few bars and drink stops, heaven. Vang Vieng in Laos There is no doubt Vang Vieng is one of the homes of tubing, but …
Overview: Wadi Rum is a desert in Jordan that seems to be often overlooked for the countries more famous sites, tourists tend to just pop into the visitor centre as they pass by. While there is nothing wrong with that, a couple of hours there is better than none at all, once you have read …
Although I’m not personally a religious person, I do enjoy visiting and have a fascination with how cultural history has shaped cities that are synonymous with religion. And, cities don’t come much more synonymous than Jerusalem. Fought over for centuries, this city in Israel is high up on my bucket list. Alas, I haven’t been …