China’s Must-See Sights
The People’s Republic of China is famous for its ancient civilisation and monuments, but the country is very much an emerging power of the 21st Century with much to offer travellers. Due to its sheer size, there are many attractions spread across some twenty-two provinces. Beijing is the capital city of China and tends to be first on the list for visitors. Of immediate interest is the Forbidden City, which is a city in itself....
Get Ready to Celebrate in York: City of Festivals
What do ghost story fans, beer connoisseurs and Viking lovers have in common? York. Known as the “City of Festivals,” York hosts an array of celebrations and events throughout the year to suit people of many tastes.
Can you backpack with your kids?
The road to reaching your epiphany moment – when you decide to eschew the conventions of a practical, typical life, and follow your dreams – has many different routes. Life-altering changes such as personal health scares, the death of a loved one, redundancy or some other moment of crisis are often cited as the trigger for people to take destiny by the horns and pursue the life they long for. Luckily for me though, I...
10 Beautiful Temples to Visit in Bangkok
Planning or considering a trip to Bangkok? The capital of Thailand is certainly a busy place, yet it’s also full of magnificent temples and palaces that are worth visiting, even if you aren’t religious. The beauty and grandeur of these sacred sites is captivating, and exploring them is a great way to spend a holiday. Why Are There Temples in Bangkok? The intricately decorated Buddhist temples, with their unique architecture, are...
A Weekend in Barcelona
—by Brandy Bell Barcelona is rightfully one of Spain’s most beloved cities, with hundreds of activities in the city, it can be tough to choose what to do. These are my top three picks for an easy, local style weekend in Barcelona. Park Guell What’s not to love about this place? Some of Gaudi’s more whimsical work can be found here and on a sunny day, the view lasts for kilometers of greenery, beach, and boats! There...
