When The “Beaten Track” Can Come In Handy

This guest post was brought to you in partnership with Carly on behalf of Travel Zoo, the “beaten path” is always a topic of hot debate – a very interesting post!” A well travelled road – the Eiffel Tower, but still so magical to see! – Image Credit Experienced backpackers sneer at it, travel brochures discuss...

5 Excellent Hikes In Western Canada

This guest post was brought to you in partnership with Carly on behalf of Car Hire Market. Canada has, without a doubt, some of the most gorgeous hiking trails in the world! Enjoy! Wherever you choose to visit in Canada, you’re never far from the wilderness, nor the opportunity to explore the great outdoors. Any trip through Canada is enhanced...

Pike Place Markets in Seattle

Seattle might be rainy, but nothing dampens the mood of the bustling and lively Pike Place markets in Seattle that run along the river. We arrived to explore in the late afternoon so we could stroll around and finish with the sunset. As tacky as it may be, we couldn’t resist ducking into the original Starbucks, the first ever store of the...

Fire Spinning: Twirling Fury In Haad Rin, Koh Phangan

Famous for its fire spinning, Haad Rin beach at night explodes into a launchpad for furious fire twirlers eager to strut their stuff. You may know of Haad Rin Beach in Kho Phangan due to the infamous full moon party. I’ve been to one before, and whilst an epic experience it’s a post in itself so I won’t derail my own thread of...

Sagrada Familia: Antoni Gaudi’s Basilica Masterpiece in Barcelona

The Sagrada Familia is an absolute gem. If you’re going to Barcelona, don’t miss this. I’m not religious, yet I found Antoni Gaudi’s Basilica simply stunning. This is beyond worthy of being Gaudi’s shining legacy, his life’s work. Hot, balmy days are a common occurrence in Barcelona. We trudged our way to the...

Yangon: Dirty & Wonderful; Arriving In Myanmar

Yangon, grimy and dusty, yet full of smiling people naturally curious about the white tourists who fly in via Bangkok. Coming out of the airport we were met with the hotel bus, it looked like something from the 50′s that had survived a war zone – awesome! The city is an amazing place to see, and a little bit dangerous to boot (and not...

Travel Cinemagraph Series: A Touch of Dutch in Delft

This round of Cinemagraphs features the quaint little city of Delft, in The Netherlands. Here I’m in the main square of Delft, you can see the gorgeous buildings behind me and people make their way through the square on foot and bicycle as I adjust the zoom on our Canon camera. We found a little bar tucked away in a side alley with live...

Vancouver – walking the Seawall and strolling through Stanley Park

I had been in Vancouver twice six years ago but both times had been fleeting visits, the first time a few hours between flights and the second time an overnight stay with an exuberant karaoke experience being my predominant memory. Our visit in January was Tom’s first time there and as I hadn’t gotten to Stanley Park on my first...

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon; and meeting Monks and Monasteries

If there is one thing that everyone does in Yangon, and in fact, Myanmar, it’s visit the outrageously glorious Shwedagon Pagoda. This gold-gilded beauty has a Stupa that rises 326 feet in the air and is a pilgrimage site for Buddhists from all around Asia. The old Toyota taxi cranked its way through the culturally fascinating yet grimy...

Discovering The Magic of Rome

This post about how we discovered the magic of Rome was brought to you in partnership with Alice and Monarch.co.uk. I wouldn’t say that Rome immediately grabbed me. Yes, this probably seems odd seeing as it’s one of the great cities steeped in our lore and history, but nonetheless, I wasn’t fascinated as much as I thought I would...