Air Travel
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Traveloka Review: How Does It Compare For Flights, Hotels & Attractions?
Jun 17, 2019 Product Reviews
Traveloka is an online travel booking platform focused on Southeast Asia. Founded in Indonesia in 2012, it has grown rapidly and now competes with industry heavyweights. Find out how it compares on price, range and functionality. I put Traveloka to the te…
The Ultimate Guide To Find Cheap One Way Flights
Jan 3, 2019 Travel Tips
The cost to fly internationally has gone down consistently for over 3 decades. However, airlines are making more money than ever. Follow my rules to book cheap one way flights (and know when to break the rules) and you’ll be laughing all the way to Fiji, …
SeatDreamzzz Review: Nodding Off On A Plane… Without The Annoying Head-Nod
Jan 13, 2018 Product Reviews
The folks at SeatDreamzzz have taken the simple eye mask and adding a little ingenuity to sold the age-old problem of head-bob while sleeping on a flight. Elegant but effective. Find out my experiences with this mask on a recent flight.
74 Best Suitcase Packing Tips - Master Your Luggage Like A Travel Ninja
Nov 23, 2017 Travel Tips
Take the hassle out of packing your suitcase with this practical free guide. As a travel expert, I’ve learned each of these luggage lessons the hard way so I can teach you the easy way. I'm confident this guide will transform you from a packing pansy i…
Sennheiser PXC 550 Review: The Best Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones For Travel
Sep 8, 2017 Product Reviews
What is it about the PXC 550 wireless noise cancelling headphones that makes them perfect for travel? I cover all the important features so you can tell if these headphones are right for you.
7 Reasons Why You Need Travel Insurance
Jul 14, 2017 Travel Tips
Travelling the world is glamorous. Until it isn’t. Things can go wrong in the most unexpected ways and most inconvenient times. I wish I could say the last 5 years of travel has been 100 percent smooth sailing. But in the moments when plans went pear-shap…
How To See Arizona’s Best Highlights In 1 Day
Jun 25, 2016 Southwest, USA
If you only have one day on vacation in Arizona, then make it a good one. See how you can fit all this in one memorable day: a sunrise scene flight over the Grand Canyon, Upper Antelope Canyon guided tour and rafting trip down the Colorado River through H…
Bravofly Review: Finding Discount Flights
Mar 14, 2016 Product Reviews
Bravofly features a hidden tool I’ve discovered to find the cheapest possible flight routes and dates. The information has already saved us hundreds of dollars. Find out how to use it to save big bucks on your next vacation.
Luggage Free Review: Too Good To Be True?
Feb 16, 2016 Product Reviews
Transporting luggage can be one of the least enjoyable aspects of travel. So when I heard about Luggage Free’s door-to-door luggage delivery concept I was fascinated. How does it work? How much is it? Is it right for me? So many questions! So I tried it o…
How To Get To Victoria From Vancouver: Seaplane vs Ferry
Oct 11, 2015 Western Canada
There are several ways to reach Victoria from Vancouver, Canada. For many of us the cheapest option is the first choice. But we tried both the luxury and budget options. Which would you choose?
Getting Started With Miles: How To Fly For Free
Aug 6, 2015 Travel Tips
The idea of flying for free fascinated me, so I tried out Canada’s most popular air mile loyalty program, Aeroplan, and have put together some essential tips if you’re getting started collecting miles.
Melbourne’s Helicopter Tour: 1 Step To Feel Like a Celebrity
May 8, 2015 Eastern Australia
Have you ever experienced the thrill of a private helicopter flight? Follow our experience to find out everything you need to know before stepping foot on the tarmac. Or just enjoy our incredibly beautiful photos that you won’t find from any other vantage…
9 Travel Hacks For Flying Budget Airlines
Mar 20, 2015 Travel Tips
So you are planning a trip and you want to know whether you should be loyal to that airline whose frequent flyer miles never seem to get you very far, or to try a budget airline. Here’s 9 vital tips to help you get the most of your next flight on a budget…
Cinnamon Air Scenic Flight: A Bird’s Eye View Of Sri Lanka
Jan 7, 2015 Sri Lanka
I fly a lot, but never for fun. So this idea of a scenic flight didn’t really compute at first. But once I saw this amphibious plane I knew I was in for a thrilling scenic flight.
Stuck At The Airport With Kids: Layover Solutions
Aug 26, 2014 Travel Tips
We’ve had our share of layovers and I like to think we’ve become good at them. Gone are the days where we sit for 6 hours in an airport seat staring at the gate, waiting for the airline staff to announce boarding. Here's our 5 tips on being stuck in the a…
3 Cities In One Day: Budapest, Bratislava And London
Jul 21, 2014 Hungary
Follow Erin as she travelled solo from Budapest, Hungary to London, UK via Bratislava in Slovakia in 1 day. And finally the confrontation in Luton Airport that resulted in a sad face. It was a strange adventure, and even weirder ending.
The Royal Treatment at Hilton Eilat, Queen of Sheba
Jul 24, 2013 Israel
After a rough few days the royal treatment was just what we needed and where else could we expect that then in Eilat, on the Red Sea, at the Hilton. You won't believe the temperature though...
Israeli Initiation: What To Eat, Do & Wear
Jul 16, 2013 Israel
Our introduction to Israel. Where we stayed, what we drove, what we ate & a few minor details, like bacon, sleeveless tops and shop-free-zone Saturday.
Jordan
Jul 9, 2013 Destinations
Cheap, wonderful Jordan. Neighbouring country to Israel and home of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Petra.
Palestinian Territories
Jul 3, 2013 Destinations
Separating "Palestine" as a separate country on our blog won't be everyone's cup of tea, but we needed some sort of objective benchmark and used Wikipedia's "list of sovereign states" as a guide.