Tag: travelling the world

Friday’s Photo Session – Some Good Looking Birds!

What better way to step into the weekend, than with some gorgeous pictures of good looking birds!  These are just a few of the colourful creatures we have encountered during our travels around the world… If you know the names of any of these, please let us know, (I only know the Toucan and the…

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The World’s Best Hotels & Airlines

Condé Nast has revealed the winners of its 17th annual Traveller Readers’ Awards, and if you want to know the world’s best hotels and the world’s best airlines, this comprehensive travel report will teach you everything you need to know! World’s Best Hotels 2014 – The Top 3 Best City Hotel – Copacabana Palace Hotel,…

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Couchsurfing – Would You Kip on a Couch to Surf the World for Free?

If you could travel the world and “stay with locals in every country on earth” without spending a penny, would you be prepared to sleep on a couch, an air mattress, or perhaps share someone’s spare bedroom…  Well, if the answer is “yes” you are the perfect candidate for Couchsurfing! A global travel community with…

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Top Vacation Nations – Where to live if you want more Annual Leave

According to a recent review in Australian Newspaper – The Herald Sun, we Europeans get more annual vacation time that any other nationality in the world, and with the washout summer we have had this year (so far), it looks as though we are going to need those vacation days to find some autumn or winter…

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500 Travel Blog Posts… and Counting!

When I sat down to write my first Travel Blog Post back in 2012, I never dreamed I would be sitting her just two years later writing my 500th, but here I am some 115,000 clicks, 4,000 followers, and 193 countries later, and my passion for travel and writing has never been greater! As specialised…

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Earth Day 2014 – My Beautiful Earth

Today is Earth Day 2014, and if you love to travel the world, visit exotic locations, take beautiful pictures, and breathe fresh air, now is definitely the time to make a stand and do your own little bit to help the planet. Earth Day began in 1970, when some 20 million American citizens came together…

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Island Hopping in the South Pacific – Anyone for Fiji?

Often described as “The World’s most Romantic Holiday Destination” the Fiji Islands are every bit as beautiful as those picture-perfect postcards would have us believe. Pure white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, year-round sunshine, and the friendliest people you could ever wish to meet, the Fiji Islands have it all, and if your idea of…

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Niche Travel – Tailor Made Especially for You

One of the most resilient and fastest growing travel sectors, Niche Travel is all about creating the perfect holiday – tailor made to suit your interests, your travel dates, and your budget. Until recently, Niche Travel was only available to high-end travellers with deep pockets, but today, tailor-made or specialised travel is available to everyone,…

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Are These the Best Travel Jobs in the World?

If you would like to turn your passion for travel into a full-time job, you will be pleased to know there are some amazing opportunities available for social media-savvy travellers! From babysitting islands in the Great Barrier Reef to testing water-slides in Europe’s top beach resorts, the possibilities are endless when it comes to dream…

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One of The Best Things About Travel Is…

Meeting new people… and we have met some of the most amazing people on your journeys around the world.  Old, young, rich, poor, black, white and every beautiful shade in between, the world is full of wonderful people, and here are just some that made our trips truly special…