For travellers looking for places to visit away from Thailand’s beaches, Chiang Mai is one of the best options. This city in northern Thailand is a major cultural destination, but it is also popular for …
Sri Lanka is an increasingly popular destination in South Asia, one that rewards travellers in countless ways. Even if you’ve travelled extensively in Asia, a visit to Sri Lanka offers plenty of fresh experiences and …
You can rarely experience a country’s natural beauty and one of its greatest cultural treasures in one go. But that’s what you get with a day trip to the Seven Rila Lakes and Rila Monastery …
I’ve yet to meet someone who didn’t enjoy visiting Slovenia. I know it’s certainly got a hold of me, with at least four visits to this small country in central Europe over the years. And …
Planning a trip to Japan comes with many choices. Visit in spring for the cherry blossoms or autumn for the changing of the leaves? Do you book a rail pass or use regional passes to …
Visitors to Romania rarely miss the chance to experience the region of Transylvania. Many head straight to Brasov or the region’s fortified churches. But one destination not to miss is the captivating medieval city of …
Looking at travelling to northern Greece and don’t know where to go? You’re likely visiting Thessaloniki, Greece’s second city, but few travellers think to visit Kavala, a smaller city just a few hours away. Kavala …
Travel long enough and you should realise that not all cities need to dazzle you with attractions. Sometimes all it takes is a vibe, especially in a foreign country. At least that’s how I felt …
Look for places to visit in South Korea and you’ll quickly see Gyeongju rise to the top of the list. Gyeongju isn’t a big city, many in Korea are much larger, but it’s big on …
It’s been a while since I last mentioned this, so I thought it might be a good time for a reminder. Several years ago, I partnered with the good folks of GPSMyCity to have my …
For visitors looking to travel to the picturesque Mediterranean island of Malta, deciding on where to stay in Malta can be a challenge. Unlike other European countries, Malta isn’t broken up into clearly defined cities. …
If like me you’re curious about visiting places that were once in East Germany, you can’t skip Leipzig. My anticipation for visiting was fuelled by good worth of mouth and faint recollections from visiting Leipzig …
If you’re looking for somewhere to start exploring the Baltic States, there are few options better than Riga. The Latvian capital was my first stop when excitedly visiting the region and I enjoyed all the …