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 …
Reasons Why Every Traveller Needs a Kindle Fire HD
Few devices have gotten as much buzz lately as Amazon’s new tablet, the Kindle Fire. With full-color access to digital magazine subscriptions, streaming video, Android apps and more for just less than £150, the price point seems poised for a huge presence in this year’s holiday sales figures. What finally convinced me to dish out …
Top 9 Adventure Activities in Costa Rica
I absolutely loved travelling in Costa Rica, and although the nature and wildlife in the country are the main draw, I thought we’d share the 8 best adrenaline pumping activities from this passionate Central American hideaway. Nestled between Panama and Nicaragua, the lush paradise of Costa Rica has long been a popular destination for adventurous …