New York City is famous for many things, but one thing that has always been a draw is the incredible views.
From skyscrapers to iconic buildings to the fabulous green spaces, theaters, yellow cabs, and so much more, there is always something to see in NYC.
Perhaps this is why NYC hotels with a balcony are such a popular choice. If that’s what you’re looking for on your next trip to the city, you’ll certainly have many great hotels to choose from. Here are ten for you to think about.
Read MoreWith over 1,190 islands, Maldives is an island country located in the Indian Ocean to the southwest of India and Sri Lanka.
With its white beaches and turquoise waters, a wealth of marine life, and exotic bungalows perched above the ocean, this is a must visit for luxury honeymooners, and is home to some of the most incredible 5 star hotels in the world.
Maldives can be an incredibly expensive vacation, though things have been improving for budget travelers since 2011, and you can definitely keep costs down if you know how. Traveling to the Maldives on a budget? Use these tips for staying within your budget.
Read MoreBeing home to so many firsts or beginnings, it should come as no surprise that Manchester was due to have the UK’s first mega casino that would rival those found in Vegas. Despite the opinion that a mega casino would generate many substantial benefits including providing jobs and seeing the development of numerous restaurants and hotels, the idea of a giant casino in Manchester was scrapped back in 2008. While there may not be a mega casino in Manchester, you still will find a number of great casinos within the city in addition to UK non stop casino websites that offer even more options when it comes to gambling 24/7.
Read MoreThe UK has seen a great migration of Londoners moving to Leeds in recent years, many looking for a much cheaper and less congested city to live. Leeds has quickly become a flourishing city home to the UK’s most diverse economy. Making up part of this economy are some of the top casinos in the UK. If you’re planning on making a wager while in Leeds, here are the top 5 places to do so.
Read MoreIt’s been an eye opening experience, recently traveling for the first time with our first child. Traveling with a small child in tow is completely different to traveling when you’re alone, as you’re now not only managing yourself, but also the mood, timing, and wellbeing of your new little human.
With disruptions to their routine, young children can very easily become cranky and difficult to manage, but some prior planning can make the journey a lot smoother for everyone.
While I’m sure there will be an ongoing learning curve as we continue to travel with Alexander in tow, the following are 3 tips which came in incredibly handy on our first flight with a 4 month old.
Read MoreMost experienced travelers agree that Europe is one of the best destinations for solo travelers, especially those traveling alone for the first time. You can travel between many countries freely without having to deal with borders and customs hassles and many incredible cities can are just a short flight, train, or bus ride from one another.
Getting around most of Europe’s larger cities is a breeze for solo travelers and traveling alone is generally quite safe. There are also plenty of ways to travel throughout Europe on a budget. Europe is ideal for solo travelers looking to connect with other solo travelers, but those looking for a bit of solitude can find plenty of options as well.
Whether you’re after cultural excursions, a seaside getaway, delicious foodie experiences, or historical attractions, there are countless European countries that are perfect for first-time solo travelers. Here are my top five favorites.
Read MoreNot many places in the world combine ancient history, stunning scenery, quiet beaches, and endless parties, but Greece really does have it all.
While most tourists head to places like Mykonos, Athens, and Crete, the country has plenty of other fantastic destinations. Here are five underrated places that you should visit.
Read MoreA long journey with a child in a car can be a challenge if you don’t think in advance about how to have fun with them. In a car or on an airplane, the little fidget is limited in movement, but they will definitely want to “act.”
Adults have to be especially inventive in keeping a child’s mind occupied. But there are plenty of options apart from playing in I-spy!
Read MoreIt can often be difficult to accept a low mood when we’re traveling. After-all, you’ve planned and saved for this vacation for months, so why can’t you enjoy this moment?
Travel can be a lifechanging and mood changing milestone, unburdening ourselves of our worries and stresses at home, breaking free of routine, and stimulating our creative energy once more. It allows us to rest, rejuvenate, and offers a reset. But the biggest mistake travelers often run into is thinking that travel is an escape, and will instantly make us feel energetic and elated.
If you struggle with low energy levels / mood in your day to day life, taking a trip may be your shot at finding yourself once again. But low mood is often the side effect of underlying issues, which don’t always respect that you want to leave them at home when traveling.
The stresses of travel can often exacerbate issues like fatigue, or trigger them meaning you experince it for the first time when you’re already out there on the road. There are many different causes of low mood, though if you’ve gone through your list and still can’t figure out why you’re so low, here are three surprising things which could be tanking your mood abroad.
Read MoreAs a young traveler on my first flight trip, I made the mistake of taking a very bulky carry-on. I had no idea how narrow the aisles were on the plane and how tight the storage space would be underneath the seats. This made for a less than pleasant experience as my big laptop bag (which also doubled as my purse) overlapped onto the arm rests of passengers and embarrassed me all the way to my seat.
Thankfully I’ve learned so much since that first flight. As a writer, I need to always keep my laptop readily available (much like my partner, who needs to keep his camera ready as a photographer).
But more bags equals more problems, so 9 times out of 10 I just end up carrying my device in the crook of my arm. It was less than ideal, but it was better than bulky baggage, right? That is, until I discovered The Laptop Strap! It’s the perfect way to carry a laptop for any traveler.
Read MoreAre you looking to expand your photography gear kit but don’t know where to start? Everybody who has a camera, sooner or later, wants a better one. And why not? Upgrading your tools is a must for leveling up your photography career.
To help you buy the right gear, we’ve compiled a list of useful photography gear buying tips. Take a look and make an informed buying decision.
Read MoreJust as adventure travelers have a rush of adrenaline when they hear the words ‘skydiving’, or ‘bungee’, gambling tourists get the same buzz from hearing the word ‘casino’.
Shiny lights, free drinks, and plenty of games to suit everyone’s level of risk, there are many countries around the world which draw casino tourists, but none more so than America.
While Vegas a well known casino destination, pulling both everyday ravelers and gambling enthusiasts alike, the country does have many other exciting destinations alongside the Venetian and the Bellagio in our list of the finest picks.
Almost every significant land-based casino in the States offers more than just games, so the following are our favorites, which include outstanding service and massive winnings, along with excellent dining, beauty and spa treatments, attractive location, great accommodation, and other tourist attractions.
Read MoreWhen you are traveling, it can be easy to forget about special dates like birthdays or anniversaries. And even if you do remember, it can be difficult to know what to do when you are abroad or on the other side of the country.
Luckily, there are some creative and meaningful ways to celebrate your friend’s or family member’s day of birth. Below are some tips for sending cards when you are traveling.
Read MoreSince the pandemic, the way people vacation has changed. While humans have always gravitated towards outdoor spaces, physical distancing and lockdowns have made us appreciate our natural surroundings more than ever before. And now the feeling is, why would you only spend the day immersed in nature, when you can also spend the night?!
RVs have become a hugely popular way to travel since the pandemic, because they allow you to sleep in your destination, and spend time in interesting and exotic places overnight. And beaches specifically can be a great place to park, offering a free ocean view, falling asleep to the sound of the waves crashing ashore, and underneath a million stars. Below are some of the benefits of RV camping on the beach.
Read MoreThe hospitality industry has seen many changes since it first began in 15,000 BCE, when the Lascaux caves in France were developed to accommodate members of other tribes.
It has evolved from family owned accommodation, where weary travelers would seek out lodging, food and drink, to inns and taverns, until the hotel industry took off with the opening of The City Hotel in New York in the 1790’s.
Nowadays travelers have an incredible range of accomodation options, with hotels and home rentals being the most popular. If you’re considering which is best for you, this post will compare the two options.
Read MoreAre you stuck at the airport? Wondering what to do with your time?
Transit can be one of the most boring parts of the whole travel experience, and it’s often tough when we’re bored out of our minds to come up with ways to stay entertained.
Whether you find your flight is cancelled, delayed, missed your connection, or simply got to the airport too early, here are 10 very simple ways you can pass the time … in a socially distanced way!
Read MoreAs a single solo female traveller, it’s easy to get swept away by the romance and excitement of meeting foreign locals; they’re intriguing and exotic, it’s sexy when they speak their own language, and they have different ways of being sensual than you’re used to.
It’s a great way to taste authentic cuisine (hello Italian breakfast in bed?), and as a foreign babe yourself, they’re likely to be attracted to you for the same reasons. There’s also that dreamboat accent.
However if you’re dating abroad, it’s important to not let your guard down completely, and make sure you’re taking certain safety precuations – more so than you would in the world of dating at home, as you’re more vulnerable in a new country where customs, language, and services are foreign.
That’s not to say you shouldn’t fully enjoy your time abroad, but the following safety tips will give you the tools and resources for the best way to go about it. We’ve structured these tips based on the most common ways you meet people as a solo female traveler.
Read MoreThe pandemic saw many of locked down in our homes, and while we used to be able to travel during our down time, these past two years, most people have put their travel budgets instead towards interior design.
The home renovation market has boomed since the pandemic, and for travel lovers this is a chance to fuse your passion for exploration with redesiging your home.
Taking the top home decor and interior design trends in 2022, here are a few ideas for fusing your passion for travel with a living room redesign.
Read MoreWhen it comes to exploring Europe on a budget, it’s very hard to beat Madrid. One of the cheapest cities in Western Europe, though one of the richest when it comes to history, architecture, culture, and food, the Spanish capital is a dream budget trip.
It’s absolutely possible to spend as little as $100 a day in Madrid, including your transport, accommodation, activities, and food. While often overshadowed by Barcelona, Madrid is packed with free museums, impromptu street performances, and delicious tapas – which are often free too!
Visiting Europe but only have $100 a day? Madrid is for you!
Read MoreI stopped making travel videos 5 years ago. I gave up because editing took too long and ultimately became too hard. It was overwhelming trying to learn complicated features, I was always so confused about music, and I could never get the effects and transitions working the way I wanted.
However I’m excited to say that I’m inspired to get back into it again, having discovered Filmora Video editor which is the holy grail of easy video editing!
It’s an amazing video editor for both Mac and Windows, which comes with huge libraries of music, transitions, effects, elements, titles, and very cool templates (like split screens) you can literally just drag and drop. It’s so easy to create amazing, epic travel videos with your footage, without a learning curve (it literally only took me 5 minutes to learn it), that beginners can look professional, and professionals can spend less time editing.
Better yet, it’s free to initially download!
Read MoreA team of outdoor lovers have invented an incredible power station which can work in minus 40 degree weather, and is completely waterproof. This is the world’s first portable power station which can break through severe outdoor conditions, working in rain, snow, wind, or dust storms. It works in both extremely cold and hot temperatures (- 40 °C to 50 °C / – 40 ° F – 122 ° F), and over 5,000 meters above sea level.
Can you imagine being able to charge your phone on top of Kilimanjaro, or boil a cup of coffee while camping in Antarctica, out on the ice?! The DynaYak N35 is the first ever power station of its kind.
Read MoreWho hasn’t dreamed of sailing around the world?
While heading out to sea and traveling to exotic locations is sure to be an exciting adventure that you’ll never forget, whether you’re sailing with friends, as part of a crew, or even on your own, you first need to consider the practicalities.
One thing you need to think about before you sail off into the sunset is whether you need travel insurance.
Read MoreAre you in dire need of a vacation right now? If so, get ready for a week off while you’re exploring hundreds of aggregators, booking sites, and airline websites to score cheap tickets for your next holiday!
Sound familiar?
Airline tickets usually don’t come cheap, so those of us who scour the web in search of cheap flights usually put in a considerable amount of time to find them.
But time is money too, so here are some tried-and-tested strategies that will help you discover cheap flights faster than you’re used to.
Read MoreIt’s the biggest question people have before climbing Kilimanjaro, and certainly the one which gave me the most anxiety before my own climb: how do I train so I’m fit enough to get to the top?
Kilimanjaro is a non technical climb, which means it doesn’t require any specialist equipment or climbing experience to reach the top. However that’s not to say that it isn’t incredibly challenging to get to the summit, and training beforehand will definitely improve your chances of reaching the top.
Here’s what I recommend; the training which personally came in handy, and the training I wish I had done.
Read MoreJanuary is the peak time for travel bookings, and it’s at this time that we also set our New Years Reoslutions. Perhaps you’re looking to inject more adventure into the coming year, get into shape, eat better, or just take a vacation to stave off those the post-Holiday blues.
‘Travel more’ is on most people’s list of resolutions, but which type of trip to choose? While it might be tempting to lounge by the pool for a week sipping cocktails, consider whether you can tick off more of those resolutions – maybe an adventure or survival trip could be better!
With the pandemic having scuppered most travel plans in the last couple of years, the closest many of us have come to adventure is playing survival games online or watching Bear Grylls documentaries on YouTube. But let’s put our optimistic hat on for a second and envisage a brighter 2022 and pick out five unique trips that could challenge you this year!
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I am Megan Jerrard, professional travel blogger/journalist with a focus on adventure, discovery, immersion and inspiring you to explore!
