Travel Problems I recently joined a group of frequent travelers in an online discussion about our worst travelling experiences. Misadventures and travel problems included wallets getting stolen, pneumonia, severe dehydration, vehicle accidents with broken bones, and chemical poisoning. These are the times when travel insurance is essential. But as you don't know when you're going […]
Misconceptions and Myths about Africa Debunked Africa should be on everyone's top five travel destinations bucket list, or at least their top ten - whether they have caught the travel bug or not. However, foreigners still have their reservations because they have heard some crazy stories about Africa. It is now time to separate the […]
My 2016 Year in Review 2016 was a really busy year for me, and certainly not all fun and games. In between personal commitments and a bit of travelling, I started doing a lot of freelance writing as well. January was my birthday month so I was spoilt with a stay at the luxurious Four […]
15 things I hate about hotels Ok, maybe hate is too strong a word but here are 15 things that really irk me about hotels. Don’t get me wrong. I love hotels and would probably stay in them all the time if I could but there are certain basics that I wish every hotel would […]
Have you ever heard of a reverse bucket list ? A reverse bucket list is a great way to express gratitude and appreciation for the opportunities you've had, and reflect on the things you've done already. It is easy to think about what you still want to achieve but sometimes it's important to look back […]
There are 196 countries in the world. I’ve been to 40 (2020 update:47). I guess I still have quite a few to tick off my bucket list . (I used to be an auditor in a previous life so don’t blame me for the checklist attitude.) This post is different from my usual posts because […]
The Wanderlust Tag I was tagged by the lovely Loren from Minkys in the wanderlust tag. Being a travel addict, I couldn’t resist completing it of course. So here goes, 1. Your most treasured passport stamp? That’s a tough one but I’d have to go with my Schengen Visa because it opened up the way […]
Beggars around the world Beggars are an unfortunate reality of many third world countries, and some first-world countries too. They can be discreet, demanding, precise or persistent, depending on where in the world you are. There are those with disabilities, often purposely inflicted for the very purpose of begging, (cunning) little children with puppy dog […]
2015 : A review of my blogging year Thank you to all my loyal subscribers and followers for your support during 2015. As the year draws to a close, it is time to recap the events that filled it. 2015 was a busy year, even though we were limited to traveling during school holidays and […]