5 Facts That Will Surprise You About Hong Kong

It’s often fun, picturing a destination you’ve never been to. You imagine the atmosphere, smell it’s scents, and taste imaginary flavors. You picture it’s cities, construct ideas of street scenes, and imagine the people you will inevitably meet. You create a complete picture in your mind before you even arrive.

In my mind, Hong Kong was a concrete jungle, packed with modern skyscrapers; the Asian version of New York City. Though after having actually arrived, I’ve since realized it’s much more than just that.

Business travelers staying in Orlando hotels near the airport often need convenient access to computers, meeting rooms, and other accommodations. Not all hotels will have the options that every traveler wants, so it’s important to compare hotels before booking reservations. Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Distance from Airport: .6 miles The Hyatt Regency Orlando...

Inspiring Traveler Interview with Dana Newman: The Girl Who Wanted an Adventure

Before she started traveling, Dana Newman thought she was pretty smart. She had always gotten good grades in school, and she could hold her own in Jeopardy. She had always been a very curious person, however it wasn’t until she started traveling that she realized everything else in life pales in comparison to seeing the world with your own eyes, and that traveling the world makes you realize how little you actually know!

After graduating university in 2008 she decided she wanted an adventure, so packed her bags and took off for Europe. But she didn’t just travel there – she moved.

What then ensued were a crazy cocktail of adventures across Europe and Asia including bumping into the Queen of England…kind of…and poking at giant tarantulas in the rain-forests of Thailand with sticks.

Dana Newman is our inspiring traveler of the week.

Chicago is overflowing with world-class attractions, but if you only have one day in the Windy City, you’ll want to see the best bits.

Here’s an itinerary that will help you do exactly that.

3 Life Lessons Learned in Myanmar

Myanmar is a country of contrasts. The traveller’s eye sees glittering temples, women in brightly coloured headscarves, and fishermen rowing with one leg while standing on the other. But dig deeper and you’ll find that Myanmar is a country with a dark past and her people have endured the worst.

While travelling through Myanmar we learned that the country and her people had a lot to teach us.

Truth be told, we didn’t know much about Myanmar’s recent history before deciding to travel there. But upon reading Emma Larkin’s Finding George Orwell in Burma before our departure, we were suddenly aware that the Burmese people had been through hell.

Interviewing Bryony Holland: A Digital Nomad Travelling with a Full Blown Panic Disorder

There’s no doubt about it – Bryony Holland is inspiring. Inspiring beyond all belief. Like so many others out there she was once terrified of traveling, and her fear controlled her life.

Suffering from a severe panic disorder from an early age, and susceptible to extreme anxiety attacks, at one stage, she become completely housebound. Her anxiety, and the depression that came alongside it, had become too overwhelming and controlled her life.

When it got to the stage where she didn’t want to be around anymore, she knew she had to do something drastic, so faced her fear head on and booked an impulsive ticket around the world.

The capital of New Zealand, while Wellington is a small city, it is an incredibly cool little capital, and exudes a large amount of character.

From the world’s best coffee, to scenic views which will blow your mind, a unique and cozy bar scene, and accessibility to both the North and South Islands, Wellington is one of those city’s you really shouldn’t miss.

There are many, many reasons why you should travel to Wellington, New Zealand, and here are just a few reasons why.

Volunteer Latin America on the Importance of Ethical Volunteering

Combining volunteerism with travel is one of our favorite ways to explore the globe, though it’s absolutely vital to choose a project which makes a genuine difference to the community and society as a whole.

Realizing that this is now an industry which can turn a profit, some companies and organizations are ignoring the long-term effects of volunteering on host communities, and as such there is now a lot of cynicism about those who want to become an international volunteer to “do good”.

We speak to Stephen Knight today about volunteering in Latin America, and the importance of ethical volunteerism.

A Destination Guide to Scotland

Scotland is one of those rare countries in the world with landscapes so diverse you could travel for months and still not have seen it all! From the highlands in the north with dramatic moors, rolling hills, rugged coasts and dazzling lochs, to the Scottish borders alongside England which boast medieval castles and manor houses, there is no doubt that Scotland is one of the world’s most beautiful and historically fascinating countries.

There is a definite and very distinctive medieval and magical quality about Scotland, and there are attractions to appeal to travellers of all ages and interests.

Tips for Eating Out in Dubai

Dubai is an absolute haven for foodies, and visitors from all over the world flock here for some of the finest restaurants on earth. And with over 200 different nationalities represented, the choice in this truly multicultural destination is often overwhelming.

From world-class food festivals to international food chains, gourmet dining in Dubai Marina Restaurants, and small “mom and pop” restaurants serving authentic cuisine from all around the globe, Dubai really has something to suit all tastes.

These are our top tips for eating out in Dubai.

Tips For Booking Hotels in London   All in all, there are well over 1,000 hotels and hostels in London, and with so many options it’s often difficult to know where to start. Entering your travel dates into a hotel or hostel booking site brings up an endless list of options; an overwhelming chore to sort through each to find those which offer excellent...

What to Expect from Luxury Travel   If you haven’t booked a luxury holiday before, it’s likely because of the cost. Luxury holidays can come at huge prices, but even during these tough times, they are increasing in popularity. What is it that is drawing people to take luxury breaks, and what should you expect if you want to book one? Here is the lowdown on what...

The Tower of London Remembers “After 100 years, stories of the First World War are fading from memory. How can we keep them alive?” The poppy display from the Tower of London has now been removed, however my parents were recently onsite, just in time to snap a photo of the striking display. As part of the ‘Tower of London Remembers’ project,...

An Interview With a Traveling Rock Star. Mike Mentz on Life on the Road.

He has rocked out in over 25 countries, and writes chart topping hits in cities all around the world. He was named “One To Watch” in 2012 & 2013 by the Nashville Songwriters Association International, and is frequently hosted as a featured songwriter at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Cafe.

He is a singer, songwriter and traveler who’s lyrics are shaped by the always-changing world around him. From living in Paris playing guitar on the banks of the Seine in between crepe breaks to two years of international touring through the Caribbean, Baltic, and all over Western Europe, Mike Mentz has gotten a good jump on globetrotting.

He’s a traveling rockstar who is always on the road – this is an interview with Mike Mentz about life as a traveling musician.

Arrival of Autumn in Kashmir

Autumn, or “Harud”, as they say in local language, denotes the foggy season with different hues in air. It is harvest time, and one of the most expensive spices, “saffron”, gets harvested during this season.

The brown mountains adore the beauty of Kashmir and glorify its scenic gardens. This season of mist brings countless joys to the tourists as they see thick foliage everywhere carpeting the paths and gardens.

7 Things To Know Before Travelling by Overnight Train in Vietnam

As many a traveler will tell you, taking an overnight train in Asia is quite an adventure, one that I have always found to be enjoyable and something to look forward to.

Overnight trains are my favorite means of covering long distances because they’re usually friendlier to my budget and more comfortable than taking long road trips being cramped in a small car or bus.

The other advantage is that you get to stretch your legs out and get a good night’s sleep in exchange for just a little bit more than you would pay for a hostel or budget hotel.

An Interview With a Twenty First Century Nomad

He is a writer, photographer and novelist who has been traveling the world for the last 20 years. He is an adventurer, a backpacker, and an explorer who says complacency can stay well away.

He knew the beaches of Thailand before they became a trend for teenage alcoholism, and has been diving with Australian Crocodiles and lived to tell the tale, and made the 2014 list for sexiest male traveler alive. He’s a twenty first century Nomad; I’m talking, of course, about Steve Moore.

The Sexiest Female Travelers Alive (2014 Edition)

Almost instantly after publishing our 2014 list of Sexiest Male Travelers Alive, we were bombarded with messages and emails from male travelers wanting to nominate their favorite females for the same title.

We all know you should date a girl who travels; “she spends her weekends jetting around Europe, her holidays trekking through Uganda in search of gorillas, volunteering in a school in Ghana or lying on a beach in Sri Lanka. She spends her evenings reading travel books, watching travel movies or following travel bloggers on Twitter. She might appear to be independent and solitarily happy but, in reality, she would really like that perfect companion to be able to enjoy all of these things with.”

The Sexiest Male Travelers Alive (2014 Edition)

Last week, People Magazine, announced it’s list for Sexiest Man Alive 2014, a title which went to the incredibly hunky Australian movie star Chris Hemsworth. And while People Magazine had a fantastic range of contenders for their list, sadly, none of them were travelers or explorers. A travesty in my humble opinion, as there are some pretty hunky men out there with an incredible passion for travel and worldwide exploration, and we all know you should date a boy who travels.

This past weekend, female travelers have nominated (in secret) their picks for Sexiest Male Traveler Alive 2014, and in no particular order, here are the 21 who are awarded the title.

Singapore –Southeast Asia’s Trendy Playground!

Singapore has become the new, trendy place to be while in Southeast Asia, and, as an expat, I consider myself very lucky to have watched her turn into an urban playground for the travel connoisseur.

A melting pot of several Asian countries, although founded by a Brit in 1819 (Sir Stamford Raffles), Singapore was originally conquered and occupied by the Japanese. She gained her independence in August of 1965 and has been a rising star in the financial world ever since.

The Gluten Free Guide to Travel

While recently traveling throughout Central and South America, we discovered Mike had developed a fairly severe intolerance to gluten, and this can be a fairly difficult challenge to conquer while traveling abroad. Difficult, though not impossible.

Our 4 months jumping between South American bucket list destinations was largely hit and miss with what he could and could not eat, required a lot of google translation of the back of supermarket packets, and meant some days his diet consisted exclusively of boiled eggs smuggled out of the hotel breakfast hall earlier that morning because getting sick in a remote location was not an option. We struggled often struggled with the scenario of “get sick, or go hungry”.

Does the Taj Mahal Live Up to Her Hype?

My first, eagerly anticipated, glimpse of the famous building was actually from over the rooftops of Agra shortly after sunrise, where, in the early morning mist it almost blends, unassumingly, into the sky.

The Taj Mahal, Mughal Muslim monument, is undoubtedly the most famous attraction in India, created by built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1631 as a memorial his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in childbirth.

I had high expectations for ‘the most beautiful building in the world’, and the Taj Mahal exceeded these from start to finish.

If you’re taking the little ones to see Father Christmas this year (or maybe even the not-so-little ones!) then you may be looking at the best options across the country to see the bearded man in the red suit!

We’ve done the hard work for you and have researched some of the most popular, exciting and innovative places in England where you can meet Santa in his grottos up and down the country to hopefully give you some inspiration for where to go this festive season.

Flavors of Indonesia: Traditional Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud, Bali.

A town located in central Bali, Ubud is popularly known as ‘The Center of Art of Culture’.

It was described to me as a town made up of small villages, each of which specializes in a different creative art: silver and jewelry, basket weaving, oil painting, batik and textiles, and some seriously amazing wood carving.

Once Upon a Saga: Every Country in the World in a Single Journey…Without Flight

Torbjørn C. Pedersen is currently on a mission to visit every country in the world in a single journey, without flight, and is currently succeeding in achieving this goal.

Slowly traversing his way across the globe utilizing a mixture of trains, cars, buses, canoes and the odd container ship, Thor’s aim’s are twofold: to inspire others to travel and challenge their preconceived worldview, and to prove that people are basically the same all over the world. The project motto is: “a stranger is a friend you’ve never met before”.