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Travel Tips, country by country, region by region, for world travel.
Malaysia has many water parks. Which is the best Water Park in Malaysia? Where should you stay when visiting those waterparks, and how can you book tickets? Visiting Malaysian water parks, what are they like, dress codes, food and more. With Malaysia’s tropical climate there is a definite need for the many water parks that … Read blog
London is renowned as a food destination, supplying everything from Michelin star restaurants, street food markets and an over-abundance of chain restaurants. With so much choice, where to eat in London is a question I get asked often when people find out I work as a chef in the city. Often London has so many … Read blog
Finding the best family accommodation in Flores, Guatemala doesn’t have to be hard. Here I’ve taken out the guess-work and reviewed 4 great family friendly hotels across several budgets. Gateway to the world-famous Tikal world heritage site, Flores is only 45 km from Tikal but feels a world away. Connected to the mainland by a … Read blog
During our 1 month in Cambodia, not only did we sample loads of interesting dishes and take a Cambodian cooking class, we also visited a sensational fish and crab market, not far from Kampot. It was bristling with local seafood, great fun to explore and sample. It was slightly less gruesome than a market in … Read blog
Every family travel blogger writes list posts about the best places to take travelling kids. I bet you’ve seen a few. Well, what about us dads? It’s our trip too and we deserve to have a great time. Below I’ve detailed how I rank travel destinations for travelling dads. My wife loves to travel, not … Read blog
Located on the southern tip of Baja California. You’ll find amazing things to do in Los Cabos Mexico from whale watching to snorkeling and diving. Further afield the national parks and secluded beaches await. You can even find camel riding and desert safaris a short drive away from the two main towns, Cabo San Lucas … Read blog
Gatwick airport in West Sussex is the UK’s second biggest airport behind London’s Heathrow. It is 46 km south of London Victoria, much further out of town than Heathrow (which can be reached by tube). This makes getting to Gatwick from London longer and harder than just jumping on a tube. Options on getting to … Read blog
Stansted airport is 62km north of London near Bishops Stortford. This makes getting to Stansted airport from London harder and more expensive than Heathrow. The 3rd biggest airport in the London area and 4th biggest in the UK, Stansted isn’t in the same league as Heathrow or Gatwick in the south. A more carbon-neutral and … Read blog
Lord Howe Island, Australia, is located 600km east of Port Macquarie, off the NSW coast. Accessible first by boat and now more popularly by aircraft from either Sydney or Brisbane, this crescent-shaped island is an adventurers paradise and one that retains an unspoilt charm that so many islands have lost. Lord Howe Island Things to do … Read blog
With the sensational scenery surrounding South Queensland, it’s no surprise that people here love the great outdoors. From the many islands off the coast near Brisbane to the Glasshouse Mountains and rainforests, South East Queensland has it all. In this post we look at the best south Queensland island escapes for you to enjoy. You … Read blog
How to get to Tikal from Flores? Your choices of transport to Tikal Guatemala. Tikal National Park is quite possible the most famous place in Guatemala and the majority of people depart from Flores to Tikal. The ancient Mayan city is the biggest and most impressive in Central America, spanning over 100 square km of … Read blog
My teeth aren’t bad, 4 fillings, no crowns and no extractions to date. Two fillings are deep, in cavities that started before I was a teenager. I knew they wouldn’t last forever but it was here, in Flores that the pain started. I had to face up to finding a dentist in Guatemala. Not a … Read blog
