One of my pet peeves about travelling is the costly transaction fees that can come with using bank cards abroad. I tend to prefer using my bank card, as it means I don't have to carry cash or visit a currency exchange, but if I'm...
Several years ago I was upgraded from Economy to First Class on Emirates. It was purely luck of course - the flight was overbooked so I was suddenly propelled from cattle class to the front of the cabin. It was one of the most...
Want to know how you can gain access to airport lounges when you're not holding a Business Class ticket? Just because you're flying in Economy doesn't mean you have traipse around the airport terminal while waiting for your flight. You too can be sipping champagne...
Since I'm based in Manchester, I find myself travelling down to London quite a bit for meetings or to catch flights from the London airports. Travel in the UK can sometimes be expensive if you leave it to the last minute, so I've put together...
Ever since I was given a Nikon D70 camera as a present from my Dad, I have been really interested in photography. I'm always lusting after new pieces of kit and I've currently got my eye on a nice little upgrade. Being a travel blogger,...
When I announced I was visiting Los Angeles for the first time, all of my Californian friends insisted "you'll need to rent a car." The reason for this is Los Angeles is a sprawling city with lots of neighbourhoods and suburbs, plus the public transport...
When traveling abroad it's important I look after my money. Without money, I can't travel! In order to make my funds last longer I have to make sure I'm not throwing money down the drain on things like international transaction fees. I also have to...
Staying in shape while traveling isn't always easy. On the one hand I find myself doing more calorie-burning activities such as walking tours, hiking through mountains and abseiling down rock faces. On the the other hand I find myself eating far more food, and drinking...
When I'm setting off on a new journey, the flight in itself is an experience. I personally love flying, but sometimes it can be a bit stressful. So I've put together some of the best tips I've learned to help you have a more enjoyable...