I remember the first time I went to Brighton. I wasn’t young, in fact I was 18 and on a university open day. But from the moment I stepped out the car I knew this was where I wanted to be. This wasn’t your stereotypical British seaside town, this was a city of progressive culture […]
Best Adventures to Experience on your Bachelor’s Trip in Asia
So, your friend is getting married and you have to celebrate the singlehood for the last time before he/she takes the vows. Here are the best places in Asia to celebrate bachelor’s party with adventure. 1. Bike Tour, Ladakh If you are thinking of celebrating your bachelor’s party with thrilling adventure then taking Ladakh bike […]
Peaceful Portugal
Leaving behind a strife-filled country I recently travelled to Lisbon, Portugal. While civil unrest transpired on one half of the Iberian Peninsula in Spain, Portugal contrarily, remained a peaceful oasis where tourists flock to enjoy a warm, welcoming culture, sunny skies and healthy fare. Our flat in the historical section of Lisbon not only provided […]
Teahouse
The most beautiful stretch of the Nakasendo, the ancient inland highway between Kyoto and Tokyo is undoubtedly the stretch between Magome and Tsumago, two old post stations that have remained remarkably intact. It was halfway between Magome and Tsunago that I passed a teahouse. It was a traditional one, maintained in its original state by […]
The Spondylus Route in Ecuador: Top 12 places
Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, yet it has a lot to offer. From jungle, to mountains and volcanos, to the coast and the Galapagos Islands. With so much variety it is hard to chose. But today we are going to focus on the Ecuadorian coast. And to be more precise […]
Why India should be your next destination for a family holiday
Looking to book a family holiday? For a lot of people, family holidays involve heading to a safe destination, often one they’ve visited before, for fear of exploring somewhere new with the kids. India, however, should be your next consideration – its many cities, sights and cultures make for one of the most exciting and […]
Japanese Tourist Spots You Don’t Want To Miss
Japan is a unique country in a very interesting sense; it accommodates both the ancient aspect of life and modernity, so visiting this country you will get a lot of choices on the places to visit and things to do. It is one of the most industrialized nations in the world yet has some of […]
The Mighty Little Town of Aiken, South Carolina
Situated 2.25 hours from the coast of Charleston, South Carolina sits the quaint little town of Aiken. In late 2016 the town became a safe haven for thousands of Charleston residents fleeing Hurricane Matthew. Staffed 24/7 and backed by The American Red Cross the town provided shelter and meals to coastal families seeking refuge. Unable […]
The Enchantment of Arundel Castle
I had the distinct pleasure of visiting Castle Arundel. Not even my medieval history class prepared me for the magnificence of this gothic structure and surrounding areas. A tour of the gardens permeated my senses, the winding walkways surrounding the castle intrigued me and the view of the castle, itself, took me back in time […]
Follow the traces of the Vikings in Scandinavia
The Vikings have been falsely stereotyped for a long time. Remember your old Asterix & Obelix comic books? Or maybe, more recently, you watched the How to Train your Dragon Movie? Those horned helmets that you might recall seeing, those are completely made up! In fact, most of what you remember of the Northern European […]