Just round the corner from the Oklha metro station the sight of cows clustered around a pile of rubbish had me reaching for my camera. We had just been told no photographs. So, I sighed quietly. Instead settling for a good look at the festering mess which these cattle were happily munching on. We continued […]
It rivals Angkor Wat and Machu Pichu, particularly due to being less visited. Although it’s unlikely to be that way for much longer, as more and more people head to Myanmar on their travels, filling their Instagram feeds with sunrise pictures. So if you are planning a visit, here’s my recommendations for exploring Bagan’s best […]
Have you ever visited a tailor in Asia? It seems their reputation for quick and affordable custom clothing is remarkable. Plus there’s nothing like heading home from your travels, with a case containing a few new outfits. I can’t resist purchasing clothing on my travels, and more so I can’t resist an item that has […]
As the season of spookiness is upon us, this is a great time to visit Transylvania. One of my favourite places is Sighisoara, which is less than 2 hours from Brasov which is cheap to fly to from London. It’s certainly a little bit different to explore Sighisoara at this time of year, or head […]
Airbnb has been in the news a lot with numerous stories from racist hosts to accommodation that doesn’t exist. With terrible customer service and unreliable hosts getting a name for themselves many travellers have been taking a stance against using Airbnb. What the site promises often isn’t what is now on offer.
If you are planning a visit to Vilnius Lithuania, don’t just stick to the Old Town with its beautiful buildings and cobbled streets. There’s a lot of local life away from the tourist trail, and pockets of artwork to admire.