Travel

Wow, I could write a book on why this years Tour de France is going to be one of the best ones ever. If there is any year to make the pilgrimage to France this is the year! This years 6 country route should prove challenging and exciting Firstly, this …

I’ve been planning a road trip across the USA to follow my favourite band on tour, The Black Keys. I figure it will be a great way to link a personal interest (the band) with catching up with friends and seeing the sights along the way. I’m going to be …

It’s that time again – Fiestas de San Fermin – or the running of the Bulls in Pamplona. You’re booked, your ready to go: what do you need to know last minute? It all starts at midday on Monday 6th July. Gather in front of City Hall in the Plaza …

Rumour has it that Michael Jackson will be buried at his Neverland Ranch and a shrine created for eternal worship.  In this post we look at some of the other grave sites that have become essential travel destinations. The grave of Jim Morisson in France attracks thousands of visitors each …

It is interesting the individual take on any particular situation.  Last week  marked the very sad passing of Patrick Swayze and the news is obsessed with his roles in Ghost and Dirty Dancing.  Yet, I personally believe that his most major role is that of Bodhi in Point Break.  As …

It’s a tough subject, when we travel abroad we often suspend our normal routines and embrace the moment. Obviously reading guidebooks, getting vaccinations and listening to government advice on the countries we visit is important but other factors can come into play that both affect our judgement on situations and …

When I told people I was going to the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand, they invariably whooped: FULL MOON PARTY! I’m sure the parties are awesome there. Except I was travelling to the other side of the island where the beach is much better and the experience much quieter. On …

Budget European travel and adventure sports do not make a happy marriage. So what does one do when one feels the ‘need for speed’, a bit of ‘daring do’ whilst on the road in Europe? Well, one goes to Slovenia. Triglav National Park Commonly known for… absolutely nothing, it turns …

Wham, bam and thank you ma’am! Amsterdam can pick you up, throw you around like a rag doll and spit you out like yesterday’s old news in a heartbeat, never mind twenty four hours. I had come to the capital of the Netherlands for some good old fashioned rest and …

Bumped, delayed or just plane stressed… Going back only a few years, if your flight was delayed by even an hour or two the airline, if it was half decent, would have a snack voucher for you and be ready to help out with any questions. Overnight delays were promptly …