It’s great to be an English speaker, as there always seems to be someone who speaks my language in most places around the world. However, I cringe at the thought of believing that “everywhere, someone speaks English”. Even if they did, the local experience that you can get from just a few words or phrases […]
Being able to access an app and utilise it’s main features offline is my first priority when travelling. Often this means planning ahead to ensure I can make the best use of the apps on my Android tablet when I’m on the road.
Do you take out a new travel insurance policy each and every time you book a holiday, or do you hold an annual policy, backpacker policy, family policy. Perhaps you are covered by your bank, credit card company, or employer? Has this post just reminded you that you haven’t yet arranged any insurance for your […]
There are a few ways to make sure you get the best deal on flights. However, it does take time to research, just as finding the right destination, accommodation and many other things, all take time, when planning a trip. I tend to approach my flight booking considerations, for any trip, in the same way. […]
Tomorrow is World Mosquito Day, which is a good time to raise awareness about the causes of malaria and how it can be prevented. It’s not just on my travels that I seem to be bitten by mosquitoes. I know plenty of people who seem to suffer the same. Thankfully, there are a few things […]
Sharing a list of travel tips is a bit like sharing favourite destinations, it’s largely down to personal preference and I can safely say should not be relied upon to suit everyone. Despite that caveat, I have had a fair amount of experience travelling the world, and could write post after post of travel tips. […]