Thailand is one of the easiest places to travel or experience. Whether you’re planning to visit solo, with a friend or other half, or even with kids. I’ve collated my picks from Thailand to help with planning a trip there, whatever the time of year. These are the best bits summarised, so you can pick […]
The recent changes announced by Ryanair in January, removing the ability to take 2 cabin bags on board, were quite controversial it seems. The 1 small bag allowance (roughly the size of a hangbag or laptop holder) is tiny. In fact it potentially restricts most people from taking a bag at all; even a foldaway […]
First timers may find it difficult when trying to find a place to sit down for just a bite to eat in Hong Kong. There are numerous choices to suit every budget. This is just a quick list with a handful of recommendations from my recent trip there, which may come in handy. Top tip: […]
I remember when it seemed like everything was made in Taiwan. Plastic items, dolls, computer parts; all with the same little ‘Made in Taiwan’ label. Back then it didn’t really dawn on me that Taiwan was much more than a gigantic factory, or that its status as a country was so ambiguous. These days everything […]
The 2018 recommendations from Lonely Planet (countries and cities) and Rough Guides (destinations) make interesting reading as always, and in fact, I’m able to second a few of those for sure. As for my own list of where to visit in 2018 – it’s hard to start a new year without compiling more than one. […]
Most people like to compare or compete in the number of countries they have visited. However, I’m not the competitive type. So, I used to have to sit and count how many countries I had visited, each time someone asked me the question. These days I’m not inclined to share my ‘number’ unless someone particularly […]