The recent changes announced by Ryanair in January, removing the ability to take 2 cabin bags on board, were quite controversial it seems. The 1 small bag allowance (roughly the size of a hangbag or laptop holder) is tiny. In fact it potentially restricts most people from taking a bag at all; even a foldaway […]
The 2018 recommendations from Lonely Planet (countries and cities) and Rough Guides (destinations) make interesting reading as always, and in fact, I’m able to second a few of those for sure. As for my own list of where to visit in 2018 – it’s hard to start a new year without compiling more than one. […]
We all need a bit of get up an go to get started on planning for the new year, so whilst considering plans for my travels in 2017 I took some time to reminisce over some of my past experiences. Here are some of the ‘out of my comfort zone’ moments from my travels … […]
Today is World Toilet Day (yes really!), as designated by the United Nations General Assembly, in 2013. Originally established in 2001, the campaign was created to highlight the sanitation issues experienced in many parts of the globe. Read more information at the official website. To mark the occasion I thought it time to share my top toilet tips […]
Whether you have dreamed of long term travel, given it a try or will be embarking on that long awaited trip very soon, it’s good to keep an open mind. There are numerous blogs and articles written by long term travellers, which often make it sound like long term travel is what we should all […]
Airbnb has been in the press recently for its controversial change of logo and new partnership with Concur. The jury is still out on whether this indicates a change in strategy, but it is starting to look like we may soon be looking elsewhere for affordable and quirky accommodation. Last month, I decided to expand […]