Accommodation

Things to know before booking your Airbnb

The perfect get-away needs the perfect accommodation. Before you look for yours on a site like Airbnb or VRBO, be sure you’re ready to do your homework. These sites open up an amazing array...

London for repeaters - stay in Greenwich

It took me some years of travel to London before I arrived at Greenwich. Before that I stayed in the city or in the north of London to be closer to the airport. However...

This may sound crazy but... don't take a phone or laptop

Whenever I take a trip of any serious length I don't take a mobile phone or laptop with me. I just feel they are unnecessary. To elaborate... for one thing I love reading so getting through a couple...

Top Tips for Goa on Transport, Accommodation and Food

Goa is one of the hottest tourist destinations in India. Popular for it's clean beaches, this spot attracts around 2 million visitors annually. Majority of the foreign tourists are from Russia and...

Beautifully weird Japan

Japan - beautifully weird. As a western person in Japan I sometimes felt like I was in a totally different world. A trip to Japan requires thorough preparation. Tourists, particularly those from...