It feels like a bubble when bloggers with sites that are clearly in need of attention in terms of content and design are preaching at you about how to be a blogger and Facebook groups are full of claims of how much traffic people get. There's a … [Read more]
The Djemaa el Fna Night Markets in Marrakech
The most incredible depiction of Marrakech, and the biggest draw, is the night markets of Djaama El-Fna Square. They're the stuff of incredible photos, films, novels and legends, but there’s also another word for them – overwhelming. From snake … [Read more]
Capturing Motion Blur in Photography
Most of the time, we hate blur. We set the widest aperture possible and fastest shutter speed to remove blur that breaks a picture. But we can use the blur as an artistic reagent to create something fascinating. This can add a sense of depth and … [Read more]
TravMonkey Travel Writers Bid For EasyJet Barcelona Trip
Two TravMonkey.com writers are in contention to be sent to Barcelona as part of EasyJet's inaugural flight to Barcelona trip. If you've read either Frankie Thompson's or Neil Barnes's websites and articles, you'll know that they have a real passion … [Read more]
Our Top Travel Sites in Google Updated
Our top travel sites in Google have been published for February (they are always a month behind the current month). We've just published our updated results for the Top Travel Blogs in google and the Top Non-Independent Travel sites. We released … [Read more]
Borough Market, London
Almost overwhelming for many first time visitors, Borough Market is a beautiful vision of fresh produce. The market has long been one of my favourite markets in London for its fine fresh and interesting English and International produce. The … [Read more]
How To Get Back Into Snowboarding
I’ve been snowboarding on 2 or 3 separate occasions. After the last time I felt like I was just getting to the stage where I was comfortable on the board, that was four years ago. When a snow press trip came along I was extremely excited to get … [Read more]
Take-away Travel Data, Why it’s Important For Your Travel Blog
It's easy to forget when you've just been slaving over a blog post that for the user it's important that the article also contains useful take-away details. It's a good idea to include any helpful websites and resources that relate to the topic … [Read more]
Chamonix, The Best Ski Runs For Beginners & Intermediates
It had been a long time since I'd been on the slopes with a board strapped to my feet, four years to be precise. Recently I had been thinking about hitting the slopes for a holiday, so I was extremely excited when I was invited on a snow press … [Read more]
Barcelona Nightlife – 1 City, 3 Distinct Scenes
I’ve always said that this city was a great place for chameleons, but even a better place for night owls. Myself, being a mixed breed of the two, I love life in Barcelona, especially the life after the sun goes down. Here’s a quick reference guide … [Read more]
Things to do in Bruges
If you're planning a trip to Bruges, brace yourself for fine classic architecture, plenty of culture and history. Bruges is a charming Flemish city and is often referred to as 'The Venice of the North' as it's canals offer the perfect place to take … [Read more]
Life in a Small Thai Village
For the past 10 years I've spent as much time as possible in the winter months at my wife's small village in Eastern Thailand. The contrasts are great when compared to our life in California. Shall we start with the food?! Thai Food Every evening the … [Read more]