When you’re in a new place, it’s easy to spend money. You’ve saved for & planned a holiday, so it is easy to keep the “Treat yourself” attitude alive when it comes to buying things. Whether you’re on a relaxing holiday or exploring new cities, you will come across items that seem exotic & the... Continue Reading →
I have just passed my 2 millionth kilometer traveled by air. That distance is just over 50 times around the globe & is equivalent to roughly 118 full days of flying. A pretty long time spent in economy. The flights I’ve taken span 107 airports in 67 different countries. Here’s to another million. I’ve included... Continue Reading →
Hi reader! After receiving a few messages, I decided to write this post to ensure you that I haven't abandoned the blog & that I will be posting new content on the blog as well as Instagram & Facebook (So follow those accounts if you don't already). One of the reasons why I haven't been... Continue Reading →
Picture this: you’re on vacation to a place you’ve never been before. You have authentic food at a restaurant & you settle the bill. Do you leave money for the server? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines tip as “to give a gratuity to” & the word gratuity as “something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for... Continue Reading →
Depending on who you ask & where they come from, you will get a difference of opinion on whether or not there is a stigma attached to traveling on your own. While we live in a time when we are largely free to live our lives as we please, we are not free from thoughts... Continue Reading →
We know that flights, hotel bookings, food & experiences take up a huge chunk of our travel budget, but there are other areas of travel that do cost money. These are often overlooked especially if the person is traveling for the first time or new to planning trips for themselves. We’re going to look at... Continue Reading →
Restroom, washroom, water closet or lavatory. What you call this room will depend on where you come from, but in most parts of the world you will be able to navigate to this room by looking for a sign that simply says 'Toilets'. Sometimes this can be quite funny or informative in itself. Instead of... Continue Reading →
If you haven’t read the first part of this story, it will make more sense if you go have a look at it first. As I said in the first part, I have more to speak about when it comes to Shanghai. The metro was discussed & I mentioned how you come into contact with... Continue Reading →
I’ve been contemplating whether I should write this post or not. While my blog is focused on more light hearted & humorous stories, I decided it was ultimately best to give a post that was more real & serious. You’ve been warned, this will not be a post that brings a giggle. The world has... Continue Reading →
About two weeks ago, I had my sister write a post for my blog & many of the readers requested a follow up story. She has written another post for us to enjoy. "After being in Bangkok for New Year’s, Dan advised us to go to Siem Reap, Cambodia since we were so close &... Continue Reading →
