My travel code: the top 15 philosophies I travel by
A man has got to have a code. These are my top 15 travel philosophies and rules.
Articles by Simon Petersen
Escaping to the Chateau d’If in Marseilles
Unlike the protagonist in Alexandre Dumas’ classic adventure novel The Count of Monte Cristo, I escaped to – not from – the Chateau d’If in Marseilles, France.
Experience Thailand: What You Need to Know
Travelling to Thailand? Read this first and find out what you need to know – because knowing is half the battle!
Conquering the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in October
You haven’t done all the best things to do in New Zealand until you’ve done the Tongariro Crossing. This is what you need to know…
Aaahh! Jellyfish in Langkawi
Jellyfish threatened to ruin my trip to Langkawi – and we didn’t even see any! Just one ominous sign….
20 things nobody says when backpacking in Southeast Asia
Things no-one says when backpacking in SE Asia – without sarcasm….
Two days in Napa: the highlights
I wouldn’t swap a weekend wine tasting in Napa Valley for all the nightclubs in Las Vegas…
Reddit was the best thing to ever happen to my blog
Traffic to my website remained steady for a number of months. Then, one day, out of nowhere, the most peculiar thing happened…
5 best things to do at Universal Studios Hollywood
I’m not a fan of rollercoaters, and yet I still had a terrific time at Universal Studios Hollywood. My 5 favourite rides and shows…
Nile Cruises: Discover A World Of Ancient Of Wonders
A trip to Egypt makes a wonderful holiday, but it can be tiring as there is so much to see and do…
Cycling from San Francisco to Sausalito
Everything you need to know about riding a bike from San Francisco to Sausalito – including why you’d want to do it in the first place!
Review: The Beatles LOVE Cirque Du Soleil in Las Vegas
Gravity-defying acrobatics, elaborate set-pieces and high-energy circus acts… this is what happens when Cirque Du Soleil does The Beatles.