The beautiful country of China attracts millions of tourists each year and it’s little wonder why. With a country diverse in its natural beauty and culturally, China offers visitors a …
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Top 5 Things to Do When Visiting London during Olympic Games
The world has once again gone Olympic crazy and we’re seeing the five coloured rings wherever we turn. With all eyes on London and its medal-worthy athletes this summer, this …
Zurich – A Surprising City
Those of you who associate Zurich solely with its ‘gnomes’ and other manifestations of wealth might be pleasantly surprised should you include it on your travel itinerary. Yes, the city …
“I don’t eat French!” Find International Cuisine in Paris
By Ahmed Ahmed The French are renowned the world over for three things: their hauteur, their fashion and their food. Whether it’s flaky croissants in the morning, fresh salade niçoise …
Bangkok’s Floating Markets
Some of the finest examples of south east Asian and Thai cuisine can only be found in the city of Bangkok. Floating markets, once a staple way of life in …
5 Popular Cruises for Budget Travelers
While it may not be the first thing that comes to mind, when thinking of a backpacking holiday, cruises can often provide an affordable way to travel to many destinations, …
Hidden Barcelona: A Non-Tourist Travel Itinerary
By Ahmed Ahmed Photo by Flickr user john.purvis If you’re thinking of heading to Barcelona, you’ll probably know it’s a hugely popular holiday destination. While most visitors tend to flock …
Bienvenido a Miami: A Guide to Miami’s Latin Treasures
When people I know head off to America on their holiday, it’s usually to one of three places: New York, Las Vegas, or Disneyworld (those flights to Orlando are certainly …
Top Ten Things to Do on Maui
1. Learn to surf: Find a surf school or experienced instructor to help you catch your first wave on one of Maui’s famously beautiful beaches—there’s no better place to …
Over the Stile
For those backpackers who travel beyond London to venture into the idyllic countryside, the stile is a very familiar part of the scenery. A stile is fence or pathway that …