Staying in Kuala Lumpur

A Trip to Magical Hampi, India

Every now and again we come across a place that we fall in love with a little. For us, Hampi, in the Indian state of Karnataka, was one of those places. Magical and bewitching, Hampi is an ancient...

The Truth About Hostels

When I travel alone, everyone is curious to know what my accommodations are and how I am able to afford them. When I mention a hostel stay, most people have this look on their face of shock or worry...

5 Money-Saving Ideas You Should Avoid when Traveling

The suggestions by Travel After 5 never rest on cost alone. In fact, when doing my own researches, the terms budget or cheap have the effect of putting me off, because these usually come at the...

Our Roman Holiday: 3 - 7 Day Itinerary

Rome has a-million-and-one things to do AND, unless you plan to live there for a year, there's no way you can see all of it. So, here's my "must-do" itinerary - we did it in 3-ish days (can...

Nine Cool Things to Do in La Paz, Mexico

La Paz – Between the Mountains and the Sea We spent a couple of weeks in La Paz, Baja at the beginning of this year and thoroughly enjoyed its relaxed vibe. The city is situated in a stunning...

How to Spend 7 Nights in Morocco

Memories of Morocco If you talk to anyone who has afforded Morocco nothing more than a day trip to Tangier, the prospect of touring around the country might not be an appealing one. But given a...