Day trip to Gozo: Best beaches, sightseeing and Sicilian food
Here’s why you should leave the crowds in Malta, hop on the ferry and discover island life in Gozo. Find out where the best beaches are and what to see and do in Gozo on a short day trip.
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Photo of the week: Mount Cook, New Zealand
Photos are the best, free souvenirs. This week: Mount Cook, South Island New Zealand. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.
Photo of the week: Yangon, Myanmar
Photos are the best, free souvenirs. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place.
A weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Facebook reminded me this week that it’s 2 years since I was in San Juan, Puerto Rico, exploring its pretty narrow streets. Join me on my weekend walking tour of this gorgeous city!
Photo of the week: Chang Mai, Thailand
Photos are the best, free souvenirs. Each week I’ll post a photograph from some of the most special places I’ve visited on my travels. Leave a comment or share your favourite place below.
7 ways to cope with coming home after long-term travel
Returning home after a period of long-term travel is really hard, and no-one ever talks about it. Here are 7 tips to help you cope with that ‘what now’ feeling and post-trip depression.
Whisky weekends in Islay, Scotland
Fancy a weekend tasting Islay whisky, with this stunning Scottish isle to yourself? Find out when to go if you want to tour the distilleries – Bowmore, Talisker and Caol Isla to name but a few – plus tips on where to catch the ferry and the best b&b for your weekend escape.
Vieng Xai: Laos’ secret cave city
Plain of Jars, hill tribes and plenty of trekking: northern Laos has plenty of attractions, but one of the best is Vieng Xai’s caves. Take a tour of Laos’ communist headquarters and ‘hidden city’.
The shortlist: 5 of the best temples in Bangkok
Only got one night in Bangkok? If you’re short no time in this sprawling city then there’s no way you’re going to get round all of Bangkok’s famous temples (or wats). So here’s my top all-star line-up, so you can make a beeline for the biggies and still have plenty of time for feasting on pad Thai and picking up a few souvenirs.
10 reasons to fall in love with Luang Prabang
Be prepared to fall in love with Luang Prabang; with its old French charms, incredible waterfalls, mouth-watering food and inspirational people. One night and you’ll be hooked!
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