Delicious and Fun Things to Do in Ottawa, the Cool Capital of Canada
When I told people I was going to visit Ottawa back in 1998 most of them looked confused. Not about the where so much as the why. As I was to discover, back then it was easy to appreciate the ‘city that never wakes’ jokes, but I still had a soft spot for Ottawa andRead More
Mastering the Art of the Travel Power Nap
… This is a Guest Post by Sara Westgreen from the sleep science hub Tuck Sleep … Traveling can be exhausting. Jet lag, early flights, shuffling children, sleeping on unfamiliar mattresses, and changing time zones can make any traveler tired. Even if you’re just taking a short flight or car trip, the hustle and bustleRead More
Eurostar Business Premier Class: Doing London to Paris in e320 Style
Full disclosure: I love train travel. And I hate Charles de Gaulle airport. So I’ve long been a firm believer that the only way to travel between London and Paris is by train. Even if both airports were as wonderful as Changi, to fly you’d still have to go through the hassle and time gettingRead More
Embracing iPhone Protective Cases for Fun and Dusty Travel Adventures
… This post has been brought to you by Tech21 … It was the last time I used a selfie stick, even though it wasn’t the selfie stick’s fault. I’d just had the most wonderful experience seeing baby pandas being their adorable selves at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China andRead More
Working Around the Globe: How Australia Compares to Abroad
One of the best things I’ve ever done in my life was pack my bags and head to the airport with a one way ticket to London. I had no idea how long I’d stay, or what I’d do for work. I did have a slight meltdown in the days leading up to my bigRead More
An Affordable Boutique Luxury Hotel Stay in the Heart of Paris
In the heart of Paris’ 1st arrondissement you will find one of France’s most beautiful squares, a square that gives my own heart a little lift whenever I walk through it. The Place Vendôme is filled with charm and elegance, not to mention some rather prestigious brands. Considered by many to be the world centreRead More
Cheap Airfares: The Best Day to Book Flights Revealed
… This post has been brought to you by Momondo … There are some things I’m very happy to spend money on when I travel, and other things I’d really rather save my pennies on. In my book, cheap airfares mean more money for a special treat at my destination. It could be a specialRead More
A Canal Barge Holiday in Burgundy on European Waterways’ L’Impressionniste
It was decadent and felt slightly ridiculous but it had to be done. After all, when else would I have the chance to sip Kir Royale in a hot tub on a luxury barge slowly making its way through Burgundy? As I sat in the warm bubbles sipping bubbles and crème de cassis from theRead More
The Best Cycling Holiday for Beginners: The Netherlands
… This is a guest post by Mike McLeish of the bicycle blog Pinch-Flat … A phrase that struggles to strum up images of adventure is “health and safety.” Instead, the words conjure up images of rules, regulations and high visibility. None of that sounds particularly inspiring, except when talking about cycling. A countryRead More
Anthony Banks, Uniworld SS Antoinette Cruise Director: Ten Questions
One of the things I love about river cruising is not just the places you see and things you do, but the people you meet. On my Rhine river cruise on Uniworld’s SS Antoinette I met some lovely people from all around the world, and a man who helped to make our cruise one toRead More
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