Water World: Cruising the Globe by Sea
Okay, taking a cruise ship vacation, pros and cons – go. Cons first: choppy seas, touristy ports of call, no real sense of place, someone else micromanaging your travel options, too much food, being in the middle of the…
Get to Know the Locals in Crete
Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and the fifth largest island in the whole Mediterranean Sea. It is more like a small country than a part of Greece, such is the depth and diversity of the island. Crete is…
Sunshine in the City – Top Ideas for a City Break in Majorca
It can be difficult to decide whether to spend your precious time off enjoying the culture of a city or heading for some chill out time at the beach. With holidays to Majorca the choice is simple – do both. The capital…
Weird and Wonderful Milan: The Bone Church
The Italian city of Milan has much to recommend it: a world-renowned fashion industry, an enthralling charm and, of course, its gelato. But did you know that there are also some pretty weird sights in this stylish and sophisticated city?…
Family entertainment in Sharm el Sheikh
A holiday in Sharm el Sheikh can be fun and educational for all the family. As well as the famed Red Sea coast with its beautiful beaches and watersports, there is a variety of other entertainment on offer too. Whether…
Why You Should Never Leave Your Tech at Home
Everyone has different feelings when it comes to what they should and shouldn’t bring on a trip and technology certainly has its place in that equation. Some people feel tablets, computers and phones have no business being on a…
The Edinburgh Pass: What Does It Include?
When you’re living on a shoestring, making savings where you are able can often mean the difference between being able to achieve a break from the grindstone and having to give it up as a bad job. In today’s society,…
Four Foods I want to Make in their Home Countries – Part 3
Just so you know, I paused for about a half second longer before starting this entry than I did between the first and second one and that was only because I felt guilty about mentioning some countries twice. I got…
The Beauty of Airport Parking
There are many ways to get to the airport and while they each have their advantages, it’s really hard to beat driving yourself and parking at the airport. Each airport has their own configuration for travelers who prefer this…
Geeky Romantic Getaways
As any nerd can verify, there is nothing more romantic than sharing a passion with your significant other; staring deeply into each other’s eyes while raving over the latest Doctor Who episode. Or analyzing methods of surviving a zombie apocalypse…
Solo Backpacking of a Tech Geek