We’ve interviewed Tom Robinson on a couple of occasions for TravMonkey.com, about his travels and how he’s progressed as a photographer. We first caught up with him about his experience in Marrakech, then after his assignment in Stockholm with easyJet magazine. Since then he’s been very much in demand, so we decided to interview him […]
Romania is certainly not the country with the best highways in the world, but it prides itself with two of the most spectacular ones crossing its mountains – Transfagarasan and Transalpina. Dotted with astonishing serpentines, hairpin curves and incredibly steep slopes, the two roads convey the visitors through the majestic peaks of the Carpathian Mountains, […]
I was invited to discover my “perfect day” in Madrid by British Airways and using their Facebook app. It was the perfect choice as Madrid is one of my favourite European cities, so much so I even spent my 30th birthday there. Although this travel was guaranteed to be much more cultural and civilized. British […]
In September I visited Canada’s commercial capital city: Toronto. The city is much more interesting than one might expect. With a huge international population (50% of the city isn’t even from Canada), the city feels like it’s just full of throbbing life. There were three stand-out highlights during my weekend in Toronto: the nightlife, the […]
Portugal’s second city offers endless possibilities. Here for a weekend break?Check out my ten top tips. Quick Tip: If you’re in Portugal for a while and might be heading to the capital then take a look at Marcos from Life’s A Trips highlights of Lisbon (In German). 1. Hostel or hotel? Budget usually dictates whether […]
Some love it, some hate it but no one can argue that the Full Moon beach party on Koh Phangan, Thailand isn’t a big experience. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to the full moon party in Thailand so that you can avoid the pit falls and problems and make the most of your time […]
Salt water streamed out of my nose as I attempted to push my head above water just in time for another crashing wave to break on my head ensuring that I was indeed choking on Celtic sea water. Despite the tiny setback, falling head first from a standing position (well kind of) on a piece […]
Lille is the fourth largest city in France, based up north and close to the border with Belgium. Served by the Eurostar, this French city has easy access, also being a short drive or train journey away from the ferry port in Calais. Once you have arrived in Lille, here are some of the attractions […]
A quick trip on the ferry from Dover to Calais is a popular choice amongst several in England looking for a weekend break abroad. Being in my mid-20s now and never having been in France for more than a toilet break on a road trip to Germany last year, I went over the weekend to […]
Maltby Street market is a quaint weekend market underneath the arches at Bermondsey, it’s only one stop on the tube from the more famous Borough Market. It claims that it isn’t a street market but simply a number of entrepreneurial individuals selling their produce from the rented railway arches. The stalls at Maltby Street market offer some […]
Let’s talk about sex. No, really, let’s. And what better place to do this than the home of legalised prostitution; Amsterdam. A meer stumble from the city’s Centraal Station train station on the main drag, Damrak, is the Sex Museum. Housed in one of Amsterdam’s iconic narrow terraced buildings it is a small museum, but […]
On the surface Vienna is elegant, traditional, and slow moving. However, dig a little deeper and you’ll find that it’s also bohemian, trendy, and a place to party all night long. Vienna’s elegance and tradition are centrally located in the Inner City, or more formally, the First District. In its 3.01 km2 of space you’ll […]
