Volunteer Organizations that can provide Free Opportunities for Travel

  There are many different ways that a person can travel these days. Perhaps in the past it was just taking a suitcase and heading off for a short trip, but now options are there to stay longer through either working holiday visas or through volunteer agencies. This blog is going to look at a [...]

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A Funny Thing Happened When I was Skiing in Japan…

  No matter how amazing, outrageous or downright bizarre, the most memorable travel experiences have one thing in common: they’re spontaneous. Being endlessly surprised by the unexpected is the sweetest of cherries atop the already darn delicious cake that is travel. Often, the most unforgettable experiences that you find yourself shaking your head at in [...]

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Do’s and Don’ts in Copenhagen (Part 2)

  This is a continuation of a previous blog that discusses both ways to have a great time in Copenhagen as well as connecting to the Danish people. While at the end of the day in a city as beautiful and fun as Copenhagen there is no way to totally go wrong you may still [...]

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Road trip: 4 best music festivals in Queensland

No other place in Australia (or possibly even the world!) says ‘summer’ like a hot day in the Sunshine state. With its beautiful, varied scenery from rainforests to arid desert to stunning, reef-filled coastline, Queensland is arguably the best state in Australia for an extended road trip. Few non-Queenslanders are in on the secret, but [...]

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Free Things to do in Rome

Some parts of the Italian capital can be quite pricey to explore, but not all days in Rome have to cost you a fortune. With these five ideas for cheap activities you’ll be looking forward to a not-too-pricy stay in Rome. Walk the Roman Forum The Roman Forum is an area of ruins in the [...]

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Do’s and Don’ts in Copenhagen

  Copenhagen is one of the most attractive and interesting cities in the world. There is much to do here, so much to the extent that you may need the advise of a good friend to send you in the right direction. The following blog is going to discuss a few ways to spend your [...]

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Barcelona – You Need More Than a Day!

  Anyone who tries to do and see all there is in Barcelona in one day is in for a surprise – a rather rude one – because this is a city that cannot be condensed. It just can’t! Regardless of your plans, budget or preconceived notions about what Barcelona has to offer, you cannot [...]

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A Night Out in London

A routine life can lead to ennui and it may not be possible to head off to a resort just so you can have a moment’s relaxation. The next best thing is to take in a late night movie or go to your favourite theatre and enjoy yourself. You can even attend a music festival [...]

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Haight Ashbury, San Francisco

Back in the 1960’s disenchanted college students started flooding to San Franciso to try to live a different life style. They had decided that the mainstream norms of American society did not fit them anymore and that they wanted to create a sub culture that championed a different lifestyle. The heart of that lifestyle was [...]

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Getting into the Outdoors in Majorca

We all know that the Balearic island of Majorca has some fantastic beaches, but a holiday in the great outdoors does not just mean lounging on the sand. There are a wide range of natural locations both inland and on the shore, which can provide the backdrop to an active trip away. From national parks [...]

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