Myanmar is an under-the-radar destination which seems almost unvisited by Westerners compared to its neighbours Thailand, China and India. As a first time traveller in Asia, Myanmar is probably not a good destination to start with, but don’t let that put you off. If you are prepared with the basics, you’ll be experiencing what Thailand […]
Why are you going there? This seemed to be a recurring theme of responses from most people I mentioned my visit to Belfast to, other than those that had visited themselves. So, here are some of the reasons for my visit and recommendations for why you should visit too. 1. Home comforts – green and […]
Seville is filled with numerous tapas and copas bars and restaurants. So much so you will be overwhelmed with the choice and probably much like me on my first visit… sway towards the touristy places and consequently the more un-traditional dishes. Tapas originates from its direct translation: Tapa, meaning lid or cover. Regardless of […]
Last year I finally made a trip to Norway, after having avoided it for lack of inspiration, time and money. Definitely one of the most expensive countries in the world, but some what beautiful, so I had to take a short break there. Rather than the capital, I visited to the coastal city of Bergen. […]
As I continue with my series of posts covering Unusual Experiences (see post here), I thought I would cover some of the more unusual experiences and events that take place at some of the popular tourist sites in London. So, if you’re a visitor to the capital you might want look out for some of […]
Before heading to Cuba, I researched the cuisine a little, trying to pin down what typical foods to expect and what to try; to ensure I didn’t miss anything. I was given the impression from most guidebooks and blog posts that I would be disappointed, as the food tends to be fairly bland. And the […]