12 essential Petra travel tips for your Jordan trip 🇯🇴

If you’re visiting Jordan, I bet you’ll have one spot on your must-visit list – Petra.  One of the Seven New Wonders of the World, this ancient city is remarkably well-preserved, with Nabatean, Roman and Bedouin influences. Carved into the red desert rock, it’s enchanting. But, as it’s such a vast, well-visited site, there are […]

16 Jordan Travel Tips for travel in the Middle Eastern nation 🇯🇴

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is one of the most welcoming and fascinating countries I’ve ever visited.  It’s super safe, the locals are among the friendliest people in the world, the food is delicious, the history is fascinating and the landscapes are wonderfully diverse.  While it’s a relatively easy country to travel in, here’s a […]

Italy vs. Spain: which is better for holidays?

Italy and Spain – two iconic European countries that are both well worth your time! But if you’re planning a Europe trip, and only have time for one of these Mediterranean nations, you might be wondering “Italy or Spain – which to pick?”.  While I’d strongly recommend visiting both if you can, Italy is better […]

Top places to visit on the Mexican Riviera

You may have heard of the Riviera Maya, a stunning section of Mexico’s Eastern coastline.  But what about the Mexican Riviera?  This collection of resorts, towns and villages span across the western coast of Mexico and are renowned for their lagoons, beaches and harbours.  The term Mexican Riviera was actually coined by cruise companies, with […]

Backpacking in Australia: How to Stay Entertained with Mobile-Friendly Apps and Games

Gone are the days of lugging around bulky guidebooks and paper maps. Today, your Australian trip gets better with the right apps on your phone. Backpacking through Australia looks completely different now. Apps like Fuel Map Australia help you find the cheapest gas prices, AllTrails reveals hidden hiking spots, and Happiest Hour tracks the best […]

Is Reykjavik worth visiting in 2025?

Sculptures and Shore walk that's covered in snow in the winter months.

Is Reykjavik worth visiting? Here are all my thoughts on a 2024 city break to the capital! With thermal waters enticing tourists, enough quirky museums to fill any kind of city break and gorgeous harbour views, Reykjavik certainly sees its fair share of tourists; but some visitors to Iceland forgo visiting the capital for Iceland’s […]

17 secret spots in London that most tourists miss 🤫

London’s a world-famous tourist city, known for its iconic buildings like Big Ben (proper name: Elizabeth Tower), Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. But in a city of its size, it’s unsurprising that there are plenty of hidden corners and secret spots to visit too. Here are some original, fascinating places where you won’t find so […]

10 immense things to do in Fes, Morocco (and travel guide)

9,000 ancient streets weaving through the Medina. Some of the world’s oldest markets and places of education. Neighbourhoods spanning from the ancient, to the Medieval, to the modern and authentic local markets, with shops and cafes offering traditional Moroccan hospitality. There’s so much to love about Fes. About Fes  I hadn’t done much research before […]