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.
Sightseeing
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…
20 things nobody says when backpacking in Southeast Asia
Things no-one says when backpacking in SE Asia – without sarcasm….
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…
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!
A weekend in Wellington: what to see and do
“You can’t beat Wellington on a good day,” says bloody everyone from Wellington. As it turns out, they’re not that far off the mark.
Review: Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi
Check out my review of the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi. I can’t tell you what the show was about but I can tell you I had a great time…
5 reasons to put Scotland at the top of your bucket list
Fun things to see and do in Scotland…
Top 3 reasons to visit Monterey, California
That I count Monterey as one of the highlights of my honeymoon is reason enough to visit this beautiful little town. Here are three more…
My 5 favourite events around the world (plus 5 I want to go to)
From the biggest water fight in the world to the largest food fight, these are my 5 favourite events from around the world.
Photos: Chinese Lantern Festival, Auckland
Auckland’s Albert Park is lit up like the sun for the annual Chinese Lantern Festival.
5 best things about Disneyland California
Everyone loves Disneyland. Even sometimes-grumpy travel bloggers like myself. These are the things that I like the most…