5 reasons to visit Tulum right now: The Mayan history With its Mayan ruins – the only ones to be found right on the coast – and the most spectacular beaches, Tulum is the ace up the sleeve of this region of Mexico. Mayan ruins are scattered all over the Yucatan and Quintana Roo peninsular, but the history … Read more
The freedom of having a car while you’re on holiday is just awesome. It’s cheaper than taxis and you can make up your own itinerary. But having a few inside tips before you get behind the wheel can make all the difference. Here are our top tips for driving in Mexico. Christina and I love … Read more
After an era of extreme poverty, this intriguing Caribbean country is only now starting to explore its culinary culture and experiment with others’. But while we wait for Cuba’s foodie scene to develop, what’s to eat and is it any good? Or more importantly, is it really as bad as everyone says? It’s commonly understood … Read more
Driving in a foreign country can be nerve-racking. Everything’s different, you’re on the wrong side of the road, the street signs are all funny… And there are road rules that you don’t even know exist. Here are our top 10 driving tips you should know about on the road in California. Click here for our … Read more
Tulum and the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsular is one of Mexico’s great secrets. Lush jungles, ancient ruins, spectacular Caribbean beaches, beautiful food, friendly people. But where do you stay? For us it’s got to be Casa de las Olas – the House of the Waves. Snuggled in amongst the palm trees of the … Read more
Tipping in the USA can be very confusing. Who gets what? How much is enough? How much is an insult? It’s a minefield – especially if you haven’t grown up with it. Here’s our essential guide to tipping in the States that will stop you being chased down the street by angry wait staff. Click … Read more
If seeing the Grand Canyon wasn’t on your bucket list before, get ready to edit. But to be able to get in a helicopter and then not just fly through the canyon but bloody well land in it… the prospect is pants-wettingly exciting! And there’s even more to it than that. I’ve always wanted to … Read more
Las Vegas’s restaurant scene is like no other on earth. Everywhere you go a famous chef has opened up shop to showcase their genius. But miX and its owner, celebrated kitchen legend Alain Ducasse, has one up on all the others. My friends, prepare to salivate! From the moment we came out of the elevator … Read more
When you’re choosing where to stay in Vegas, you quite literally have the world at your feet. You name it they’ve done it. From Egypt’s pyramids and Venice’s canals to Rome’s Colosseum and fairytale castles – if you’re looking for a theme, you’ll find it in Vegas. Las Vegas is the world’s biggest grown-up’s playground. … Read more
It can be nigh impossible to find good bars when you’re in a new place. Sometimes sites like Yelp or Urbanspoon just don’t cut it. And wandering the streets merely triggers Hangry. We found Pearls in West Hollywood by asking a professional – our new favourite travel trick! One of the best ways to get … Read more