Welcome to Paradise ⇷☓⇸ If you haven’t heard of Thailand yet, then you must be living under a seriously big rock because it is one of the top destinations in the world to visit. It is an absolutely incredible country which offers thousands of pristine white beaches across hundreds of exotic and tropical islands and home to some of the biggest Hollywood movies such as The Beach (Leonardo DiCaprio) and The Hangover 2. What to Expect? It offers insanely vibrant coral reefs, insane diving spots, dense jungle hikes, stunning waterfalls, epic party scenes and huge temples. It’s a huge country and can be quite overwhelming to someone who hasn’t been before, but luckily…
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The Best Places To Visit In South Africa
EXCITING ADVENTURE AWAITS! ⇷☓⇸ South Africa is certainly a place of wild wonder and natural beauty. With an abundance of nature safaris, majestic mountains, beautiful coastlines and huge bustling cities it has a bit of something for everyone. The best part, is that as a country it is fairly inexpensive to visit and travel there due to their currency being relatively weak compared to the Great British Pound and Euro. Meaning that you can spend more on those luxury accommodations and lavish tours. But isn’t it dangerous? In the back of your minds you may be thinking that whilst it is a picturesque place it is also quite a dangerous…
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The Top 10 Fun Things to do in Hawaii
ALOHA AND WELCOME TO PARADISE ⇷☓⇸ So, you’re heading to Hawaii! It is honestly one of the most beautiful places on Earth! Now it may not be one of the kindest either to your wallet and credit card, however, do not fear! There are plenty of things to do there that are free/cheap and also incredible! Whether you are looking for a break break, a hiking trip, helicopter tours or surfing the huge waves this is the place for you! Here are my top 10 fun things to do in Hawaii: 1. Waikiki Beach This is one of the main attractions in Hawaii. It is a hot spot for shoppers, surfers,…
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Top 10 Things To Do In Barcelona
THE HOME OF GAUDI! ⇷☓⇸ Located in Spain, it is the second-largest city and hands down one of the most popular tourist destinations to visit. The great thing about Barcelona is that it is a cosmopolitan city and has a bit of everything for everyone. There is so much history to explore and see, especially Gaudi’s architecture, and the Barri Gothic influences. You will find copious amounts of delicious and unique food, a booming nightlife scene and gorgeous beaches to chill out on. Not only that, but there is a great fashion scene here with lots of shops and boutiques to check out. Jump on a hop on hop off…
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The Top 8 Destinations in Amsterdam
EUROPE’S WELL KNOWN GEM ⇷☓⇸ If you want traditional European architecture, lifestyle and philosophy, then look no further than beautiful Amsterdam. It offers not only the typical coffee shops, standard tourist attractions and of course the colourful smoke around you often smell around the recreational enthusiasts, but there is so much more to this diverse city than meets the eye. Down its numerous alleyways, lie classical brick work buildings and hidden gems waiting to be found by unsuspecting visitors. Jump on a bike or simply cruise on one of the many boat tours to gaze admiringly at Amsterdam’s incredible infrastructure. These are my Top 8 must see attractions: 1. Wander…
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Best Way To Explore The Na Pali Coast
BY LAND, SEA OR AIR… ⇷☓⇸ Internationally known as one of the true wonders of the world. This ruggedly unique coastline stretches for fifteen miles on the northwest shore of Kauai and is a must do activity on any Kauai holiday. ‘Na Pali’literally means ‘the cliffs’ and it sure isn’t joking with its terminology. Almost all of Na Pali is unreachable due it to its distinguishing precipitous cliffs that plunge straight down, thousands of feet into the crystal blue ocean below. Due to this factor, and its remote location, allows Na Palito remain one of the most beautiful and pristine coastlines in the world. So much so that they have filmed…
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The Perfect Travel Gift
STUCK FOR THE PERFECT PRESENT? LOOK NO FURTHER! ⇷☓⇸ Are you wondering what to give as a present to someone travelling? You’re not the only one in this boat. With so many gadgets and items out there in the market it can get a bit crowded as to what you ‘really need’. More often than not you will speak to travellers who will tell you they use some gadgets more than others, or not at all. I am one of those travellers and I have worked out the essentials as to what you really need. Here are my top 15 gifts for a traveller: 1. Travel Journal While today is…
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World Events You Should Experience
YOU WONT WANT TO MISS THESE! ⇷☓⇸ It’s that of year where winter is finally starting to become a distant memory and spring is starting to peek out of the gloom providing that ray of hope and reassurance that summer will soon be with us. For this special event, all around the world, people celebrate with unique festivals and traditions, that one can only describe as supremely unique. Here are the ones that you shouldn’t miss: 1. The Netherlands- Bloemencorso Bollenstreek One of the biggest events in South Holland, the Flower Parade, known for its abundance number of beautiful flowers and hosts a 12-hour long parade that travels 24m…
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6 Reasons To Visit Iceland
MORE THAN THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ⇷☓⇸ Iceland, has become a super popular destination for travellers and holiday makers to visit and for good reason too! With its hordes of docile sheep, volcanoes, beautiful waterfalls, craggy mountains, otherworldly landscapes and the majestic Northern lights, there is a strong draw for adventure. It reminds me of New Zealand with its widely diverse nature and terrain, which constantly keeps you on your toes. Be sure to make this top of your bucket list and be prepared to book flights there as soon as you read my top 7: 1. The Gorgeous Westfjords These are part of the large peninsula in northwestern Iceland where…
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Yeastie Boys Beer – Utterly Delicious!
WANT TO TRY SOMETHING NEW? ⇷☓⇸ As name already suggests, Yeastie Boys (no relation to Beastie Boys) are a unique kind of beer and ale that will certainly appeal to most craft lovers. This is the brain child of Stu McKinlay and Sam Possenniskie and based in New Zealand’s capital, wellington. ‘The Yeastie Boys have spent the last ten years picking up trophies, receiving critical acclaim from around the world, and proving to even the most cynical beer geek that contract brewing really can result in great beer.’ I have had the honour of tasting some of their fine delights and what a treat it was! If you find yourself in…
