Sydney is a gorgeous city, with amazing architecture, scenery, lifestyle and food. I spent about 2 years living there and loved it. There are a load of cool reasons to visit this beautiful city because it is the perfect getaway with family, friends and even alone if you enjoy your own company or need some time off from everything. And one of the most amazing aspects and highlights of Sydney is perhaps the food. It is not surprising that many Michelin star chefs originate from Australia because people in Sydney know their food very well and accept nothing but the best, which works well for […]
It is common to expect that when you visit another country, one thing that you will find unique to that country is the style of the homes. Everything from the doors to the floors and the roof may differ from what you are used to back home. In Japan, the homes enjoy unique architecture that can run from historic to very modern. While many people might think of tatami floors and sliding doors when imagining a home in Japan, the Japanese enjoy many different types of housing. Some common houses that you are likely to run into include single-family homes, multiple unit housing, boarding homes, […]
Travelling with a disability has a longstanding reputation for being difficult, challenging, or even impossible. However, disabilities are today understood to a much greater extent than they once were, and more and more travel operators are beginning to accommodate disabled travellers, making it easier than ever before for those with mobility problems to discover new, exciting destinations. We’re even seeing marketing campaigns dedicated to encouraging an awareness of disabled travel, such as Lonely Planet’s Travel for All project, launched in December 2013. Ultimately, the aim of the campaign is to show those with disabilities that they shouldn’t have to feel excluded from travel, including air […]
This post is brought to you by Diane Moffitt, a fellow traveller from Northern Ireland who I met while backpacking in Iran at Christmas last year. Diane is a top girl to be around, and is loving her own travel journeys at the moment. Diane’s travel style and lifestyle is different from my own and gives a cool insight as to how those with a full time job and even a mortgage can still travel! So, I read a post on the travel lifestyle blog Don’t Stop Living by Jonny about “just start travelling” and while I think of him as truly inspirational and I love […]
It doesn’t matter what kind of travel lifestyle you lead; whether you carry a little or a lot, whether you travel every day or every now and then, you need a duffle bag and this nifty guide will help you pick the right one for you: The Budget Traveller Because duffle bags are made from tough yet soft fabrics, you can squish them and their contents into storage racks on trains and buses or use them for a pillow while waiting for your delayed transport to arrive. The Shopper Be kind to the environment and take your duffle to the supermarket. A little like Mary […]
The 6 Nations has just come to an end for another year, with Ireland as champions, but it is not too early to start thinking about the next tournament in 2015. In fact, it could be the perfect excuse to enjoy a holiday in Italy where three of the matches will be played. Here is a guide to what you need to know if you like the idea of combining culture and rugby on a holiday in Italy. 6 Nations dates Three 6 Nations rugby matches will be played in Italy in 2015. They will all be played at the excellent Stadio Olimpico in Rome, […]
When it comes to planning a vacation that’ll take you to a brand new place that’s very different from all the other places that you’ve been, you should expect to do quite a bit of research. After all, it can be difficult to come up with a destination that’ll excite your entire family and leave you with positive memories for the rest of your life. Enter the UAE… The United Arab Emirates are quickly becoming one of the prime destinations for tourists from around the world who want to enter a world filled with luxury that’s unlike any other place on the planet. If you […]
If you are a travel obsessive like me then you might love being “on the tube”. My love for city tubes, underground, metro systems, subways and trains dates back to my time working in London, for a PR Agency at Ravenscourt Park. Growing up in Bangor, Northern Ireland we certainly didn’t need a “metro”. Today I bring you my top 6 metro systems in the world from my travels! Mind the gaps please! I could have done a top 30, but we’ll leave it as 6 for now. Next station: Tsuen Wan. 1. Tokyo, Japan Japan’s Metro System is amazing. Quite how they fit all […]
Normally it doesn’t take much to tempt tourists and migrants over to the shores of South Australia but migration agents in Sydney are sure to be breathing a slight sigh of relief after the premiere of a new ad for Adelaide, especially after the rather controversial campaign for Barossa. Both films were created by Jeff Darling, a man with plenty of acclaimed tourism films already under his belt, but they have divided opinion with their dramatic and alternative takes on the areas they are portraying. “Be Consumed” offers a challenge to its viewers. There are two ways to look at the “Be Consumed” advert, which […]
Hong Kong is a place that has plenty of wonderful lodging choices that you can definitely choose to stay in whilst your visiting. But if you’re particularly eyeing a safe haven, one that exudes a quiet neighborhood, then Happy Valley is an ideal place for you. Discover how you can be cost-effective and contented with your space of choice when you settle for an apartment hotel Hong Kong in Happy Valley. #1: Experience serenity and more in a Happy Valley serviced lodging Happy Valley is a quiet neighborhood that exudes a very suburban and progressive setting. It’s a place where you can look forward to […]
