Icons of travel ruined by scaffolding
What does Angkor Wat, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and Singapore’s Merlion have in common – besides the fact that they’re all man-made tourist attractions, […]
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My London 2012 countdown begins!
Look what I just picked up from the post office… That’s right, I’m counting down to the London 2012! I will be attending the athletics […]
The highs and lows of backpacking in SE Asia
It was the best of times; it was the most difficult of times. I broadened my mind and belly, saw achingly beautiful landscapes and partied […]
Book review: The Beach by Alex Garland
Although best known for its cinematic adaptation starring a post-Titanic Leonardo DiCaprio, Alex Garland’s debut novel The Beach is a book about backpackers for backpackers. […]
Cheap and cheerful things to do in Singapore
Vibrant, exciting and oh so big and shiny, Singapore is easily among the most impressive cities in the world. But it can also be one […]
Laos: into the tubing in Vang Vieng
More fun than a barrel of monkeys and infinitely more dangerous, tubing is to Vang Vieng in Laos what the running of the bulls is […]
Top 5 London day trips
London is like travel Marmite to most people: you either love it or hate it. It excites the senses or overwhelms them, raises spirits or […]
Travel showdown: Vietnam vs Laos vs Cambodia
Ladies and gentleman, welcome to tonight’s main event: the ultimate travel showdown between three of Southeast Asia’s best travel destinations. They were the first three […]
Gili Trawangan: the island of the cats
Two things immediately struck me as I arrived on Gili Trawangan. First of all, there was no traffic to speak of, and, secondly, what’s with […]
5 reasons to love Barcelona
It almost seems unfair that one city with a population of more than 1.5 million people should boast so many wonderful tourist attractions: beaches, fantastic […]
The true fan’s guide to Wimbledon
Wimbledon is just around the corner. Here is everything you need to know.
Thailand backpacker budget: mainland vs islands
Thailand can be a budget backpacker’s dream but it can also be a nightmare. As the country’s travel industry flourishes, so too do opportunistic and […]