It was a ruff flight. A New Zealand couple is demanding a refund after they spent a 13-hour flight stuck next to a slobbering, farting and whiny dog. Gill and Warren… Read More

I’ve been to Bangkok twice now and lots of other travellers ask me ‘Is Bangkok worth visiting?’ In a nutshell, absolutely! Bangkok has some of the most amazing temples and… Read More

Welcome to Athens! The capital city of Greece is a place where ancient history and modern vibrancy collide in an exciting fusion. What I love about Athens is how it is much more walkable it… Read More

Traveling has never been as easy as it is now. And, for better or for worse, flying remains one of the top means of transport (the number of flights in 2021 was estimated at 22.2 million). A… Read More

Listen, if you put one place on your list to visit in the US, make it Palm Beach. I've been several times but this is the first time I've been in recent years and have been old enough to app… Read More

When it comes to fashion and style, you see it all at airports around the world. Everything from dressy suits, business casual separates, maxi dresses, saris, sweats, tracksuits, crop tops… Read More

Maldives is surrounded by beautiful coconut and palm trees, which gives an absolute pleasure to your eye, body and mind when you are away from the bustling Kolkata city. Located in the south… Read More

The world needs a lot of kindness in these dark days. One thing that helps keep our spirits up is realizing that even among all the darkness, hate, and violence, there is still a lot of Good… Read More

Miss me? In nearly 10 years of blogging, I don’t think I’ve ever gone this long without posting! I hope you can forgive me for taking a break while I was on my honeymoon A litt… Read More

There is nothing better than getting that VIP treatment. However, you don’t have to be filthy rich to experience the VIP treatment. More often than not, people don’t even know th… Read More

Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country, Doha, the capital city of Qatar attracts visitors from across the globe. Known for its spectacular modern buildings and c… Read More

Berlin was my last resort after all other travel plans didn’t come through this year. I just searched what connections are still possible from Ljubljana. Berlin was the only one not vi… Read More

This is the final regular update of 2019. So I want to review why I chose to trade conservatively to end the year. But I also want to remind you to read the blog in the next couple of days… Read More

XXVII - On to RioOur time at Iguazu, both in Brazil and Argentina, was over. Next stop - Rio. Reading up on the city before our trip, it seemed every article talked about the crime - the num… Read More

‘Tis the season for holiday shopping. I've been wanting to put together a gift guide for backpackers based on my favorite travel brands and products for years. Whether you're shopping… Read More

In the end of February a friend of mine who I traveled with before tempted me with an irresistible offer to come to Bali with her in March. I gave in to temptation and I was off to Bali&nb… Read More

Happy New Year and all that. I apologize for the delay in updates. I’ve neglected the blog and devoted myself to fishing, swimming, introspection and Guinness beer for the past few w… Read More