Category: Tips & ideas
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What to Wear in Guyana – A Guide to Dressing for the Climate and Culture
Guyana’s climate demands practical and comfortable clothing for both cultural respect and outdoor exploration. Lightweight and breathable outfits, like loose dresses or long-sleeved shirts, are recommended, along with sturdy footwear for various terrains. Evening wear should include long sleeves to combat mosquitoes, ensuring a pleasant adventure in this unique destination.
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How to Cruise in a More Sustainable Way
Cruising can offer a balance of luxury and relaxation, all while visiting some of the world’s most stunning destinations. However, the environmental impact of cruising is undeniable, from carbon emissions and water pollution to the disruption of marine life. The travel industry is trying to evolve to meet the demands of more eco-conscious travellers, and…
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Dress Code of India – What to Wear in India
What to wear in India? I’ve visited 17 states and have put to together a guide to explain ‘what to wear in India’ in different scenarios to help you plan your trip.
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Dress code of Saudi Arabia – What to wear in Saudi Arabia
Since tourist visas became available to visitors in 2019, Saudi Arabia has welcomed tourists from all over the world and as of 2018, it is no longer mandatory to cover your head in Saudi Arabia as a woman. It is still a conservative country however and the dress code of Saudi Arabia is something that…
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First time on a cruise? What you need to know?
If you’ve booked to go on your first cruise or are currently browsing options to have a cruise as your next holiday then you may be wondering what things you need to know before you travel on a cruise ship for the first time. I recently travelled with Princess Cruises from Southampton on my first…
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Visiting Casa del Arbol – Banos
Banos is famous for it’s outdoor activities, swimming in the thermal spas, mountain biking, hiking trails and waterfalls, but probably it’s most famous attraction for backpackers is Casa del Arbol; the treehouse with it’s swing on the edge of the world. It’s technically only a few km from the centre of Banos but the surrounding…
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Havana Travel Guide
Before going – Make sure to sort your visa in advance as they will check at the airport before you fly as well as obviously when you go through customs/immigration. Book your accommodation before you go unless you’re happy going from Casa to Casa looking for spaces, Havana has lots of options for rooms but…
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Delicious Peruvian food at San Camilo Market
I love eating street food. For many reasons, firstly in some countries I’ve found that the local specialities are often better bought from a friendly woman on the street are packed full of flavour more than in an expensive restaurant (bun cha, pad thai), secondly it saves a lot of money and thirdly, I want…
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5 reasons to visit Ladakh
The scenery – Ladakh is stunning and incredibly varied. Travel for only a few hours and the view changes dramatically. You’ll be treated to Glaciers, mountains, powerful rivers and flowery fields that look almost superimposed. The people – Despite major cultural differences and also language barriers, the people I met were massively welcoming, friendly &…
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Cultural Shows & The Hokey Cokey
For a lot of people travelling is about experiencing new cultures. We like to try local dishes, some choose to do a home stay, others adopt some form of local dress for their trip. One of the most popular ways of experiencing traditions and past times first hand that I’ve come across, (and this seems…
