City breaks make the perfect weekend away but can also be extended into a week-long vacation. From the cities with the best beaches to guides to the best things to do in London, Miami, Hong Kong, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Venice, Pisa and many more, in this section you’ll find my city travel tips. You’ll also find detailed guides to some of the world’s top attractions like my guide to how to visit the Statue of Liberty (not as easy as you think) and the Tower of London (don’t lose your head). More city travel tips are added regularly so keep checking back.
On 20th September 2010 I set off on an around the world trip that I thought would last a year. As my career break came to an end, I knew that I couldn’t go back – not because I’d done anything illegal (that I’d been caught for), but because wanderlust has taken root so deep … Read more
Beyond stupid in Naples yet strangely safe It was 3 a.m. and I was wandering the streets of Naples, lost, alone, under the influence of alcohol and with little choice but to check my location on my iPhone. I was breaking every rule on my travel safety list and a few besides. I … Read more
I’ve been writing this Panama Blog for so long, I’m over it! It has become a mental block, a bad excuse for not blogging. So, I’m taking decisive action, and all the better for your computer weary eyes… Panama in a nutshell Inspiration for visiting? It wasn’t the Canal, the sky scraping buildings or even … Read more