From tropical islands to epic temples to flavour-punching cuisine, Thailand truly has it all. Often a victim of its own success, Thailand can also have a reputation for being overrun with drunken backpackers and leery old men, but many areas of the country are fighting back against this image and ...
How to Visit Milford Sound: Your Ultimate Guide
Milford Sound is famed for being one of the wonders of the natural world, but have you ever wondered how to actually visit this incredibly isolated natural beauty? Let me assure you, it's well worth the effort. Read on for the ultimate guide to Milford. What to see Prepare to be struck ...
Half Of A Yellow Sun: Ode To Nigeria’s Troubled Past
If you haven't read any of Chimamanda Adichie's work, then this is an excellent place to start. Half Of A Yellow Sun is a must-read for anyone wanting to gain an insight into Nigeria's recent past. Half Of A Yellow Sun follows the intersecting lives of several characters as they are variously ...
Alone in Berlin: Simple Acts of Bravery in Germany’s Darkest Hour
Looking for a real page turner to keep you going during lockdown? Alone in Berlin is just the ticket. Set in Nazi Germany, Alone in Berlin follows one man and his wife's quiet defiance of Hitler's regime as they drop postcards renouncing the führer around the city, a simple but incredibly dangerous ...
A Strange Time to Start a Travel Blog
At the time of writing, the world has been turned completely upside-down by the Covid-19 pandemic, and international travel has all but ground to a halt. Strange time to start a travel blog I hear you say. Well yes, I tend to agree. Nevertheless, all this time in lockdown has given me the time to ...
