New Zealand is a dream destination for many people. It’s so far away, seemingly in the middle of nowhere, and has a mystical aura about it, all contributing to it being near the top of many traveler’s wish lists. It costs a lot of time and money to get there, so taking a simple 1 …
Travel Tips
How To Get Around Bangkok by Boat or Ferry
Sitting on an intricate maze of canals and waterways, Bangkok was once known as “the Venice of the East”. While you could certainly come and go from Bangkok without spending a minute suspended above water, touring these waterways is a heck of a fun day and a fascinating glimpse into the capital as it once …
The Best Beaches in Thailand
As I wrote the a post about the most beautiful islands to visit in Thailand, I realised I had a few more recommendations to share for those who love sinking toes into soft sand and dipping your body into warm water and I could have easily extended this list to my favourite beaches. From all …
A Day in Lucca: An Underrated Tuscan Gem
Driving south from Genova, or Cinque Terre, or even Pisa, Lucca sits quietly, unassuming, not quite yet deep into the Tuscan countryside. Lucca is a small town, mainly known for it’s center – the walled city. Unfortunately, the walled city is in Lucca is all we got to see, but I don’t doubt that, as …
Cuba’s Most Beautiful Beaches
Most people, understandably, think of the vibrant capital city of Havana when they think of Cuba, but there is much more to this island than this. It is also a Caribbean country that boasts some of the most beautiful and inviting beaches in the entire world. These are the type of places that you thought …
Visiting the Astronomical Observatory of Quito
An undiscovered astronomical gem sits in the downtown heart of Quito, Ecuador. Amid the high altitude urban bustle stands the Quito Observatory, a three turreted victorian style complex in triangular La Alameda park. Built in 1875, this observatory now serves as a recently reopened museum and weather station, and is still occasionally utilised for public …