So you know of all the normal bog-standard places to visit in the USA, but where are the weird, wonderful and surprising places to visit in the US? Well we've got a great list of top alternative places to visit in the US to give you a few ideas! 1. … [Read more]
As a first time traveler, I was a little daunted that I chose Beijing as my first port of call. Prior to my trip I had heard that English is not widely spoken, which is partly correct. However, never underestimate the power of pointing at pictures … [Read more]
Ah, Salzburg. The very name conjures up images of Baroque Europe, accompanied by strains of Mozart and Haydn. Hundreds of years later, Salzburg retains its medieval charm - lavish palaces and cathedrals are set against a stunning backdrop of the … [Read more]
Looking to shop for gadgets before you set off on your travels? We've come up with ten handy gadgets to shop for before you head off travelling around the world. 1. Walkin’ Bag - $170 Any seasoned traveller will be able to share stories of airport … [Read more]
There’s plenty to see and do all across the region of Andalucía, but with kids in tow more thought needs to be given about the surrounding area and attractions on offer before you decide on which area to base your holiday. We’ve highlighted some of … [Read more]
Sometimes you have a limited period of time to travel. A short city break can sometimes be the best option to see some of the worlds most interesting cities. We've put together a list of cool cities to visit in 2011 for the ultimate short break. 1. … [Read more]
When the full moon shines down on lake Pushkar each November for as long as any local can remember, millions of pilgrims infiltrate this peaceful town for one of India's largest livestock festivals. The Pushkar Camel Festivaloriginally was for … [Read more]
Photography for the past century has remained the same, capturing image through light. Not much has changed, the general idea is still the same. Modern digital cameras and film cameras use light to create a photograph. During the film era, rolls of … [Read more]
Faceless hotel chains have their place but there are far more interesting places to discover. Especially in Catalonia’s capital, where there are innovatively designed Barcelona hotels cropping up all over the place. After all, a city break is as much … [Read more]
The Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada along with The Mezquita in Cordóba are two are Spain´s most famous and most visited monuments add to them the Real Alcázar in Seville and you´ve a trio of incredible must visits in three … [Read more]
Water. It is one of the most powerful tools in the geological toolbox when it comes to shaping and sculpting the earth. Glaciers, rivers, floods and crashing waves have conquered stone and moved mountains. There are few more beautiful examples of … [Read more]
Most of the time when we're driving and we see an amazing scene, we take our camera and take some pictures. Once we go check out the pictures in a larger screen, the images doesn't give justice to what our eyes saw. Landscape photography isn't a … [Read more]