We haven’t been everywhere, but we’re working on it! We did the whole back-packing thing a while ago, so now we like to travel a little more comfortably. Read on for travel tips and stories of Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia and the South Pacific… so far!
Visiting a loch while you’re here is surely on everyone’s list when they plan a trip to Scotland. But if you’re not planning on driving, the more remote lochs will be out of reach. Here’s how you can explore Loch Lomond without a car. The bonnie lochs of Scotland, full of mystery and romance (and … Read more
Finding a place to eat in Toronto is a fish-in-a-barrel exercise. There are eateries literally everywhere. Making a decision on where to eat in Toronto is another matter, so here’s our quick list of venues you shouldn’t miss. Modern, multicultural and down to earth, Toronto’s food scene is in the enviable position of not taking … Read more
Deciding where to drink in San Francisco isn’t easy. With everything from high-class gin palaces full of sophisticated cocktails to rough little dive bars brimming with character, SF has it all. Here’s our quick guide to 5 different venues guaranteed to give you a full range of imbibing experiences while you’re in the City by … Read more
Cuba ticks so many boxes on an intrepid traveller’s list, but there’s one shortcoming we noticed the first time we visited in 2014: Cuba’s food scene. 4 years later, we’ve come back to see if our favourite travel destination has lifted its game at the dinner table. Graced with so many attributes that make it … Read more
San Francisco streetcars – the little trams that run up and down SF’s famous hilled streets – are an icon of the city. But the perma-queue that spells out serious wait times has always put us off. Here’s how to avoid the lines and get the real feel of a trolley ride around San Francisco. … Read more
Croatia has become a real hotspot for tourism in recent years. Its dramatic coastline, crystal waters and a relatively cheap economy has pushed Croatia to be one of the most popular countries to visit in Europe. In spite of that though, Croatia is still comparatively undiscovered. Here’s what to expect. Christina and I have been … Read more
Airport security – that final barrier to airport freedom – can cause horrible hold-ups if you’re not ready. You can even cop a hefty fine or be held up in secondary screening if you (inadvertently) try to bring banned items through. Here are our tips on how to get through airport security fast and with … Read more
Miami, Florida: beach clubs, skyscrapers and sunsets over the Caribbean. Down in the Magic City, the sway of the tropics fills the streets. Bars with perpetual happy hours, oversized cocktails and pumping music line South Beach boulevard, and the weekend really lets loose. But it’s more than just a party town on the peninsular. Here’s … Read more
With all the politics, its unique, fascinating history and incredible architecture, it’s easy to forget that Cuba is a Caribbean island. Outside its cities and piped round its stunning countryside are some of the most exquisite beaches in the world. On our journey through Cuba, we’ve taken a bit of time out to relax and … Read more
Revisiting Viñales in Cuba’s west is something we’ve been looking forward to pretty much since we left the first time. Now we’re back and we’re excited about doing a few things we weren’t able to do the last time. We’re also keen to show you why you need to get to this area asap before … Read more