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, […]
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 […]
Having lived on the island of Bali for the over 5 years, and after posting over 90 articles about experiences, itineraries and places to go, I have decided to do an update to my Complete Guide to Bali! Everything that I put in this guide will be from my own […]
When traveling Turkey, I have found that there are a lot of things that I really was not quite prepared for. Interestingly, I had been to Turkey before, but that was a long time ago. I still did my research before I came, yet at the end of the day […]
So you have just one day in Istanbul. Maybe on an extended layover which happens all the time, or you just have a much needed break between flights. Perhaps you are in town on business, and have a day to spare. In any case, this Istanbul Itinerary will take you […]
Getting around in Turkey is easy, despite the rather large size of the country. There are many options to move between major cities and locations, the most common of which is by plane or bus. Obviously, plane is fastest, but sometimes not the most economical or convenient. This brings catching […]
Last week the Indonesian Parliament signed off on a range of new laws, some of which have caused quite a stir. The one that has caused the most consternation, and dare I say, confusion especially within media, is the “sex ban” law. This new Bali law, as many are calling […]
Something that many international travelers don’t think about when arranging their dream vacation, is how far the airport is from the city they are visiting. For most major cities, that is a long way. It can cost up to a hundred dollars in a taxi, or worse, just to get […]
Penang is a place that I never had high on my list of places to visit in South East Asia. Now, along with other amazing cities such as Chiang Mai, it is near the top of places I now want to return to. As a destination, it really snuck up […]
Bangkok is an amazing city. It is a major hub in South East Asia, and prior to the pandemic saw millions of tourists not only transiting through, but also visiting the city. For many though, they arrive with no idea where to go, what to do, or even what to […]
Every traveler has the same issues as anyone that has gone before them. From lost luggage, to the dreaded middle seat on a long haul flight, there are some things that you just NEED to avoid. One thing that you simply cannot avoid though, is packing. I hate it, and […]