10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Istanbul
There is no such thing as “Istanbul Belly” so feel free to readily tuck into all the local cuisine and brush your teeth with tap water with peace of mind […]
Singapore’s Finest $15 Meals
Cheap and delicious – It’s hard to get both of these together in Singapore these days. The island’s self proclaimed status as a food paradise is debatable as the selection […]
Holland – Porcelain and Antiques in Delft
For lovers of European art and antiques – here is some of the information I wrote for an article in International Living Magazine. The town of Delft in South Holland, […]
A McTraveller’s Guide to McDonald’s Across The World
If you think you can avoid McDonald’s when you travel then you better be going to North Korea or Cuba. McDonald’s “restaurants” look the same everywhere: cheery decor; bored staff attending […]
TURKEY – Be Your Own Tour Guide in Ephesus
This article is all you need for a tour of Ephesus. After perusing 4 different guided tours, my conclusion is that they are generally a waste of time and money: […]
From Nairobi to Bangkok: Classic Traveller’s Hubs
Long before air conditioning, ATMs, email and mobile phones travelling was a tricky, lonely, expensive business – it still can be. Indeed, we travellers tire of out-of-touch homebodies telling us […]
Indonesia – Don’t Bother Going To Bintan
Ed – Since the publication of this article, changes in health and safety and facility upgrades have taken place at the Angsana Spa & Resort on Bintan Island. I have […]
Low Cost Carrier Flights Can Be Comfortable
It’s not exactly what you think: I still have to pay for some things when I travel. If there is a first class, five-star gravy train then I am not […]
24 Hours In Amsterdam
The Netherlands is home to many picture perfect cities, Amsterdam being the biggest and the most exciting of them all. It just so happens that Amsterdam is a 20 minute […]
What To Wear: Acceptable Attire Around The World
What is considered suitable clothing for men in Italy? Can I wear sandals in a Thai temple? If you haven’t asked these questions before packing your suitcase, you aren’t ready […]
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