If you have ever been on Instagram, and followed ANY travel photo account, then you have no doubt seen photos of the incredibly panoramic Lake Bled in Slovenia. Many people have no idea where it is, or even where the little country of Slovenia is, for that matter. Yet thousands […]
It seems a strange and surreal thing to be titling this latest edition of The Journey, but there is a good reason for it. Lonely Planet books, it seems, are set to become a big part of my life. At least in the immediate future. This is good news not […]
Ljubljana is the beautiful Capital City of Slovenia, and is often overlooked by travelers visiting Europe. For a Capital City, it is relatively small, at only around 300k residents, and those passing through often pass it by, heading for their final destination in other countries. This is a great pity, […]
Having just returned from a trip around Europe, I am constantly asked questions about how safe it is. My answer is generally that Europe, on a whole, can be a very safe place to travel. Obviously though, there are some places that are safer than others. So today I have […]
The Digital Nomad Lifestyle isn’t exactly new, yet has really shot onto the radar in recent years. The Pandemic was the major cause of that, as companies and employees began to realize that working from home, and indeed, from remote locations, was actually a viable option. Most were forced into […]
Everyone who has a social media account knows about Lake Bled. It’s impossible to miss, especially on Instagram due to its wonderful panoramas and incredible natural scenery. Add to that the quaint little island in the middle of the lake itself, and the beautiful church that resides there. Visitors flock […]
It was in Croatia that I finally bit the bullet and decided to book with Flixbus Zagreb. I needed to get to Budapest, and Flixbus was the cheapest option. As it is with nearly any route around Europe, be it East or West. I honestly didn’t know what to expect, […]
Every first time visitor to Bali will notice one thing as soon as they leave the airport. There are literally scooters everywhere! This is no exaggeration, as the main form of transportation on the island is by scooter. And with SO many scooters cramming the streets in what can only […]
Annecy is a small town in France that I stumbled upon several months ago whilst researching the country. It frequently popped up in lists as one of the most beautiful small towns in France, and a must visit for anyone to the region. On my recent visit to Europe, I […]
Annecy, France had been on my bucket list for quite some time, and like most bucket list items, you never expect to be able to actually tick them all off. So recently when I had the opportunity to stop by in Annecy, I jumped at it. Being a “tourist hub” […]
Did you know that it is possible to get free accommodation whilst traveling? You may have heard about ways to travel the world and work, therefore receiving free accommodation as part of your payment. But what if I told you that you could travel the world, staying in places completely […]
I first came across the city of Padua when I was researching locations in Northern Italy some time ago. It immediately struck me as a seemingly wonderful little town, that really flew under the radar of its more popular neighbors of Venice and Verona. Whilst passing through the area though, […]