Anglo-French history goes back a long way, but even though the two countries are geographically separated only by the English Channel, their cultural differences are many. Our guest author, Danny Newman, from What's Danny Doing, elaborates. For a thousand years, the British and the French have been embedded in a nuanced and tumultuous relationship. It’s been a millennia-old, TV-worthy drama of war, conflict, peace, marriage and monarchy. And over that time something of a rivalry has formed Continue Reading
Fun Things to Do in Porto Portugal and Great Reasons to Visit Portugal on Your Next Trip to Europe
Looking for fun things to do in Porto Portugal? Our ideas range from what to see in Porto proper to the best day trips from Porto for a well-rounded, enjoyable experience in northern Portugal. Our guest author, Sara Riobom, comes to us with outstanding things to do in northern Portugal in and around her Porto home. Sara's expert approach identifies the most fun things to do in Porto from an insider's perspective. Read what she has to say about Porto and the compelling reasons to visit Continue Reading
5 Things Worth Spending Extra Money On When Traveling
Even though you may have the art of maximizing your travel budget down to a science, there are some things worth spending extra money on when traveling. If you’re a seasoned traveler, you’re well acquainted with tips and tricks to stretch your travel budget. While no one can argue that a travel budget is a necessity for just about everyone, there’s no rule that says absolutely everything you do has to be done for the least amount of money possible. More than once, we've made the mistake of Continue Reading
Travel To London In Style
London has it all: a second-to-none cultural experience, some of the most gracious hotels in the world, and a nightclub scene that goes into the wee hours. Make sure you include the three elements we recommend to experience London in style! London has a reputation for being cloudy and grey. Sunny skies are not the norm in this metropolis, which is home to around seven million people. Rain is commonplace, especially during the winter months. However, there is something on which most Continue Reading
Off the Beaten Path Australia Bucket List
If you're determined to go off the beaten path Australia delivers! Unusual bucket list ideas in Australia abound, but when you go off the beaten path in Australia, the magic begins. Visitors most often compile an Australia bucket list with predictable destinations, and there's nothing wrong with that - there's a reason these places get millions of visitors every year. But we encourage bucket list ideas for Australia outside the ordinary. If you're interested in going off the beaten path Continue Reading
40 Best Places to Stay in Bangkok: Our Picks of the Best Hotels and Best Areas to Stay in Bangkok
Discover the best places to stay in Bangkok! Our picks identify the best areas to stay in Bangkok, along with hotel specifics. You'll find that when hunting for the best hotels in Bangkok, Thailand prices deliver outstanding value by comparison with Western expectations. We absolutely love Bangkok, but there is no doubt that choosing among the best places to stay in Bangkok can be overwhelming. This is true for first time or even returning visitors to Thailand. Bangkok is one of the craziest Continue Reading
Clarion Hotel Sense: Four Star Stay in the Gateway to Swedish Lapland
Our brief stay at the beautiful four star Clarion Hotel Sense in Luleå, Sweden was the perfect option for the gateway to Swedish Lapland. Disclosure: Our stay at the Clarion Hotel Sense was complimentary. This post contains affiliate links and/or references to our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on or make a purchase using these links. We were tired when we arrived in Luleå in the early morning hours. Our overnight train compartment from Stockholm had been fairly Continue Reading