There are many questions solo travellers ponder before setting out on a group tour for the first time. Will it be hard to make friends with the people who are travelling together? Is there going to be any flexibility in how I spend my time? Will there...
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Five Reasons Why You Should Visit Rajasthan in India
Rajasthan, or the ‘Land of the Kings’ as it translates to in English, is one of India’s most popular regions. From grand palaces to ancient temples, mouth-watering delicacies to desert sand dunes – Rajasthan has it all. But for a place that offers such a wealth of experiences,...
The Abu Simbel Sun Festival with Life Part II
In March we invited world traveller Jonathan Look, Jr. to try our Abu Simbel Sun Festival Tour from the perspective of a “mature traveller”. Jonathan took early retirement in 2011 to explore the world, take pictures and write about it on his blog LifePart2.com. Given his vast...
How to Explore Shanghai on the Cheap
One of China’s most-visited destinations and one of the Far East’s mega cities, Shanghai is often high on travellers’ bucket lists. But contrary to popular belief, visiting Shanghai doesn’t need to be an expensive affair. Several top attractions in Shanghai are actually free to visit and there...
The Top 5 Foods to Try During Your Trip to Iceland
All foodies have been there – that moment when the travel bug has hit, but you’re overwhelmed with your options. You don’t know where you want to go, but you know you want to explore a fun destination and eat as much yummy food as possible....
Where to go for a wildlife holiday in India
With its numerous sanctuaries, national parks and tiger reserves, India is the perfect wildlife holiday destination. Covering large areas of the country, these nature reserves are home to an exotic and exciting variety of wildlife that captivates visitors. The popularity of these national parks has increased...
Jaisalmer – A Mirage in The Desert
Despite having some misconceptions before travelling to India, I really enjoyed the cities. The sights, the vibes, the colours, the people, the daily life that goes on despite everything and anything. I visited many and I particularly liked seven of them. Although, Jaisalmer definitely deserves a special...
Top Five Things To Do In Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen isn’t always paid the attention it deserves. In fact, when visiting Morocco, most people ensure they visit Marrakech, Fez and Casablanca often overlooking Chefchaouen. However this is part of what makes it so special, with a visit here feeling as if you’ve just stumbled across...
Five Myths About Being A Solo Traveller
Tipped as one of this year’s biggest trends, solo travel has never been more popular. One recent travel survey even found that flight searches for solo travellers had risen 18% on 2016. But despite that, there’ll always be a few people to tell you that travelling...
A Foodie’s Guide To Vietnam
Food plays an important role in Vietnamese culture. The country offers one of the best cuisines in the world, a perfect blend of flavours and tastes. It’s known for its easy recipes without compromising on the taste due to the myriad of influences from the French as...