We stood outside the gates of Yongma Land for a good ten minutes convinced we'd wasted the last two hours trying to get to that spot where we were standing. There was nobody there at the entrance gate. No queue, no ticket seller, no sign of anyone willing to open the...
Top Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam
Welcome to Hoi An, a charming haven nestled in Vietnam. This ancient town, steeped in history and culture, beckons travellers with its picturesque streets, culinary delights, and fascinating heritage. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An boasts a unique blend of...
What to do in Melbourne, Australia: 4 Favourite Places
Travelling to Australia? Today we introduce the capital of the southern state of Victoria, Melbourne. Known for food, culture, festivals and sport, here are our top 4 sites to check out when you’re visiting down under. Botanical Gardens (central) Accessible by foot or...
Chernobyl Exclusion Zone: Our Experience Doing The 2-Day Tour
This time last week we were exploring one of the most toxic places in the world. We climbed to the top of an abandoned apartment block that hasn’t been lived in since April 1986. We walked on soil that has been infiltrated with deadly radioactive particles. We went to...
Switzerland – More Than Skiing
For us Europeans when we want adventurous travel, spectacular scenery, and interesting food we nearly always start looking through the long-haul travel brochures. However, we should also look a bit closer to home. There are some fantastic parts of Europe that most of...
Top 3 Things To Do In Beirut
This post is in collaboration with Hamra Urban Gardens We finally made our first stop in the middle East a few days ago, arriving in Beirut, Lebanon after a whooping 55 hour trip from Phuket, Thailand! Long story, but we made a mistake with a transit visa for a...
Top 5 Stops on a Roadtrip to Ireland
Knowing what destinations you may wish to encounter on a roadtrip to Ireland can make the journey all the more satisfying and enjoyable. Ireland and its surrounds have magnificent scenery and landmarks that are well worth adding to your list of places to visit....
Things To Do In Monteverde Costa Rica
We arrived a few days ago in Costa Rica after spending a few days in Panama City, Panama. We decided that San Jose wasn't for us after two days there, so we jumped on a local bus and headed up north to Monteverde! Monteverde is situated in the northwestern part of...
Spend a Long Weekend in Dubai
Dubai is an amazing part of the world that more and more people are visiting every year. Thanks to its many beautiful buildings, amazing shops and sumptuous food spending a long weekend here is nothing short of wonderful. Let’s take a look at how much fun you can cram...
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