February 23, 2025 | china

Battling the crowds, and our travel bias, on a tour of China

It's unusual for us to do a tour, unless it's one we're hosting. In the past our only tours have been day tours, single sight tours or personally guided...

February 22, 2025 | canada , uncategorized

Five (awesome) things to do in Vancouver

Let's face it, Vancouver is a lovely city. There is so much to see and do in the city centre, all within a short walk of each other. I...

February 21, 2025 | cambodia

Five things to do in Cambodia that don’t involve temples

Let's face it the temples in Cambodia can become a little like the castles in the UK or the cathedrals in Europe. They are amazing, awe-inspiring...

February 19, 2025 | travel-tips

How to pack for a trip overseas

A little while ago I posted on social media recommending people start a packing list at least a week in advance, to which my mum responded “a week? I...

February 15, 2025 | travel-tips

The Kindness of strangers

One of the things I love about travelling is the people you meet along the way. From the weird and eccentric to the mellow and laid back...

February 14, 2025 | travel-tips

Being a smart traveller and avoiding travel scams

We love travel, really we do. But things don’t always go to plan on the road. Just as at home you need to be alert to email and phone...

February 14, 2025 | travel-tips

Follow in our footsteps – offline with a guided app

You know those times when you’re wandering through a city and you think, I read something about this place, now what was it?