Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world. Imagine walking around the narrow streets and enjoying the views of the canals with your special someone. Everything about the city evokes mysti…
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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: A Taste of Italy in the Heart of Orlando
This year has been more on-the-go for usual for the two of us; in part, now that we’re running a business as a pair, I don’t feel guilty traveling on so many back-to-back trips. On the fli…
Tips for Visiting Australia from the UK
If you’ve had a look through this blog you’ll know I’ve written about Australia a lot. It’s a country I’ve visited several times and with good reason – I love the d…
Luxury Travel with Blacklane in Berlin
Berlin is the busy capital of Germany that gets large numbers of annual visitors from backpackers to businesspeople. Getting around the city is chaotic at the best of times and finding reliable transp…
4 Important Tips to Know When Taking a Trip with Your Grandparents
We all love spending time with our grandparents. Every time we visit them, they greet us with big hugs, lots of food, and countless stories about their adventures. They are asking different questions …
10 interesting facts about Jack the Ripper
The murders carried out by Jack the Ripper in London’s East End in 1888 are undoubtedly some of the most notorious in the world. Even now, his identity remains unknown which is one of the reason…
Everything You Need to Know Before Applying for a US Tourist Visa
You might already know that travelling to the United States of America, regardless of reason or duration of your stay, requires applying and obtaining a visa. US visas are separated into various categ…
24 Hours in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is one heck of a city, and I was on a whirlwind trip. Four days ago I sleepwalked through this airport. Now, I’m back at Ben Gurion for the 30+ hour transit back to New Zealand. I&rsqu…
The Spice Island 101: Planning a Trip to Grenada
Since my love affair with Grenada started back in January, many of you have emailed or commented wanting more specifics: Where do you stay? Do you need a car to get around? How on Earth do you get the…
The Best Backpack for Carry On Luggage
Frequent fliers understand the dilemma of bringing the essentials with you in your carry-on luggage. We need our electronics, entertainment, and increasingly to bring our own food and water, especiall…