I have mentioned my upcoming extended trip here and there, but I thought it would be a good idea to recap exactly where I am going. I don’t have concrete plans for November yet (just a very long wish list), but October is at least locked down. Keep reading to discover just where I will […]
My Top Five Cruise Wishlist
Full disclosure here: I have never been on a cruise. I have read a lot about cruises from both Australia and North America, but I am yet to step foot on a cruise ship myself. So for now, here is my cruising wishlist — the five best cruises around the world (in my opinion) that I […]
Locals Spill the Inside Scoop on Europe’s Coolest Hangouts
No matter where you live, the version of a city seen from a tour bus bears little resemblance to the experience of actually living there. Nowhere is that more true than history-rich Europe. You might see everything in London (The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, The Globe, and The Sherlock Holmes Museum) without getting a […]
Guest Post: A Few of My Favourites in Lisbon, Portugal
Sitting on the vast Tagus Estuary with the bright Atlantic just round the corner, Lisbon is Europe’s most westerly capital and one of the most vibrant, welcoming cities I’ve ever been to. It might seem small, but this compact city is surprisingly deceptive and fits a whole lot more into its seven hills than you […]
That One Time I Celebrated the New Year in Rome, Italy
I have never really had amazing, spectacular, unforgettable New Year’s celebration. The only one I remember is coming into the millennium, because hey, it was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Plus, who didn’t want to see the massive “damage” y2k was supposed to do. So when it came to my Contiki tour of Europe back in 2007, […]
