Archive for 'Single Traveller' Category
The Trans-Siberian Railway
Pack your leather hold-all and jump aboard the oldest and greatest train journey on earth. Thunder through Russia, Mongolia and China as a passenger aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway. Although there are various itineraries to choose from the classic route is hard to beat. It covers an immense 9,300 km from Beijing to Moscow or vice [...]
Winter in Whistler
If your idea of a perfect winter holiday is hitting the snowy slopes on your skis, then why not spend your winter in Whistler? This Canadian town, part of British Columbia, is famous for its winter sports, and it houses one of North America’s largest ski resorts – perfect for your winter holiday in Whistler. [...]
New Year in Hong Kong
Heaving with revellers and parties being thrown on virtually every street corner, New Year’s weekend in Hong Kong is set to be immense. The Chinese certainly have built a global reputation for their magnificent new year’s celebrations and atmosphere. The countdown at The Square The grandstand celebration is the Times Square New Year’s Countdown. It’s [...]
Checking out Cambodia
Cambodia has had its troubles but as the country hauls itself to its feet, stability and security mean it is now more able to rely on tourism as a boost to the economy. Most take a holiday in Cambodia for the temples and it’s not hard to see why. Visiting Angkor Cambodia Visiting the temples [...]
Gastronomic Brittany
A weekend in Brittany will satisfy the ‘foodie’ in you, as it is home to some of the most exquisite cuisine on France’s beautiful west coast. Flights to Rennes or Eurostar fares to Paris are cheap, and a trip aboard a high speed TGV train will swiftly take you to your city of choice. Rennes [...]
Canals of Holland
Exploring Holland by boat affords travellers views of the landscapes depicted by some of the world’s best painters and the famously beautiful city of Amsterdam from totally unique angles. There are hundreds of different routes you could take for a canal holiday in Holland, but using Amsterdam as a hub from which to stretch out [...]
Travelling through Vietnam
Vietnam has something to offer the budget student travelling and the high-flyer alike. Periods of colonisation by the Chinese and French have left lasting impacts on the communist country and a holiday in Vietnam is a curious mix of delicious cuisine, excellent shopping, hedonistic beaches and stunning landscapes. French influence in Vietnam The French influence [...]
Top 10 quirky hotels
I love the word quirky. It alludes to character and can be trusted to mean something that is actually different in a world where unique has all too often been seen before. Here are my fave quirky hotels in New York, London, Barcelona and the rest of the world, in no particular order. Their five [...]
Salem in Massachusetts
Look no further for a great Halloween destination than a holiday in Salem, nicknamed The Witch City after the Salem witchcraft trials of 1962. Also a culturally diverse population with a rich maritime history and impressive historic architecture, hopping on a flight to America and seeing Salem will not disappoint. 3D Haunted House Immerse yourself [...]
Take on Tel Aviv
Now that we’re heading into the winter, what better way to treat yourself than getting away from the dark mornings and evenings – and unpredictable weather – and head towards what is quite possibly the coolest, youngest and most vibrant city on the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv. One of the oldest and most interesting parts of [...]
