Traveling Solo in Queensland

Transit in Beijing in under 24 Hours

On my way back from my solo trip to Phuket I had a long layover, about 22 hours in Beijing, China and I thought this would be a good opportunity to explore a new country I have never traveled to...

Jaipur - Heart of Rajasthan

Jaipur is a place where we can find so many historical buildings and places. There are many historical forts and palaces like Hawa Mahal , Jal Mahal , Jantar Mantar , Sheesh Mahal , City Palace...

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...

Overcoming Travel Naysayers

We all know a travel naysayer. They’re like boogeymen for travel fever. You’re riding high reading articles about the blue city in Morocco or looking at waterfalls in Bali when they appear with...

Hostels are not just for younger travelers

My international travels did not begin until I was 47. I was on a super tight budget, so I learned about hostels. Everything I read talked all about the party life for young people. Was I crazy to...

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...