10 Things to do in Sydney

With a city of almost 5 million inhabitants, a multi-ethnic hub of business and culture, and its sandstone coves and sun-blazed beaches, Sydney really took my breath away. After spending just under 10 days exploring, catching buses, ferries and going about on foot, here are our top 10 things to do in Sydney.   1. [...]

10 Things to Do in Sri Lanka

Today’s Blogger in the Spotlight is my buddy Sarah, who hails from the UK. This post is about her amazing journey through Sri Lanka, and her tips on what to look out for, if you ever travel to that country. Too oft overlooked for its neighbouring cousin, India, Sri Lanka is a country with much [...]

The Top 10 Places to Visit in 2013

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My mate Abigail King, is Blogger in the Spotlight, and today, she shares her Top 10 Places to Visit in 2013.. The place you’ve always wanted to go. You know, the one you read a book about, watched a cartoon about or gazed up at the cinema screen back when you were young enough to [...]

Top 10 Tips for Independent Travelers going into Myanmar during the Hot Season

Here are some pratical tips on what to expect when travelling to Myanmar during the hot period.. OK, so you no doubt know that Myanmar has been a troubled land for so long, that is until the National League for Democracy’s sweeping win of the 2012 by-elections, put Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and several [...]

10 Things to do in The Summer in Canada

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Today’s Blogger in the Spotlight (BITS), is my buddy Leigh McAdam, from HikeBikeTravel, with her travel tip on 10 Things to do in The Summer in Canada.. Summer is the one of the best times to visit Canada. Enjoy long days with fifteen plus hours of daylight, lots of sunshine, warm – even hot temperatures, [...]

10 Top Beaches in Phuket

Famed for its beautiful, warm, turquoise waters of the Andaman, and pristine sandy beaches, Phuket is a paradise that many travelers find irresistible. A big part of Phuket’s beauty is that its beaches are lined with lush, green tress that offer shade and habitat for wildlife living along the shoreline. Long recognized as one of [...]

10 Things to Do in Phuket

Living in Malaysia, Thailand is actually just a stone’s throw away. And now with Air Asia making travel so cheap, I find myself constantly drawn to Thailand’s largest and most popular island, Phuket. Phuket is as colourful as it is cosmopolitan and one of the world’s most famous dream destinations. Phuket has everything – from [...]

10 Things to Do in Macau

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Macau was a real eye opener for me! It was not really like China, nor did it feel like Hong Kong. Macau was just uniquely, Macau! This place is truly the las Vegas of the East, with loads of good food, lovely Portuguese architecture and cuisine as well. The Portuguese influence is everywhere.. from cobbled [...]

10 Things to Do In Beijing

Beijing is massive, so where does one start? China itself has a population of 1.3 billion, and Beijing itself 20.1 million (2011) so everywhere you go, there’s people, people and people. Good and bad. For places that need a crowd for atmosphere such as the clubs, Beijing is rocking the beat with a party vibe [...]

10 Things to Do in Queensland

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Queensland has everything. The climate, the rainforest, the reef and the beautiful mountain and tablelands. Here are 10 Great things to look out for and to do, when you are in Queensland. 1. Immerse yourself in Art the super talented Alick Tipoti The Canopy Artspace is a must not miss, print studio and exhibition space [...]

Top 10 Must-try Edibles in the Philippines!

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Today’s Travel Tip is on Street Food in the Philippines, and comes from my buddy Ciara, who lives in Manila. She is a proud Pinay with guts of steel and is a vicarious traveler. Here she is with her Top 10 Must-try Edibles in the Philippines!   Filipinos are fond of a lot of things. [...]