Discover Twitter travel chats – here are the best!
Do you want to connect with other travellers? Do you have a Twitter account but feel you might not be making the best use of it? One of the best things about Twitter, in my opinion, is the ease with which a group of people can get together to discuss topics and share information. This is how the Twitter travel chats work. Twitter’s travel community As the saying goes, it is the people that make the place. For all but dedicated egomaniacs, simply tweeting about yourself won’t feel fulfilling. Joining a community on Twitter however, is both fun and informative. As a travel blogger, I’m an active member of Twitter’s…
How to Travel without Flying
The quote ‘Focus on the journey, rather than the destination’ represents a popular slower approach to travel. While anyone can jump on a plane these days, slow travel offers a more involved experience, where the traveller gets to interact more with locals, experience new traditions, and build a greater understanding of another culture. Whether you seek to travel without flying because of a phobia, environmental concern, or because you fancy a new challenge, here are my suggestions on how to travel without flying. Cruise ships Cruise ships offer an increasingly popular alternative way of travelling. Cruise vessels vary enormously in terms of itinerary, dining and entertainment, so it is essential…
Why it is ok to be a Tourist
The travel community can be snobby about what defines travel, and in turn, travellers. Often, being described as a tourist seems derogatory. Of course it all comes down to perspective. Perhaps you get jealous when friends book a cruise or, if you’re a busy Londoner nipping to Oxford Street, getting stuck behind a group of tourists marvelling at everything may be frustrating. Tourists are regularly blamed when towns are busy and locals slightly inconvenienced, but how did you feel last time you were somewhere new? It was a conversation with a stranger in the supermarket last week that prompted me to write this post. Living in the most remote town…
You CAN afford to travel – here is how
Many people want to travel but hold back from accomplishing their travel dreams because they are scared they cannot afford to travel. A bit of careful financial planning goes a long way to allay these fears. Here are my tips for saving as much as you can, as fast as possible. There are that many travel options these days that I really believe where there is a will there is a way. I think the key to travelling in a way you are financially comfortable with is to do a bit of research and then have a realistic think about what you are happy spending. Don’t worry if it is…
Are you the reason you are not achieving your travel dreams?
Often when I meet people and they learn of my nomadic life they express interest and ask questions like ‘What was it like to live in Turkey?’ or ‘How did you become a diving instructor?’ The initial interest is usually followed by an expression of envy and sometimes regret. I often hear, ‘I wish I had done those things.’ Do you hear about other people’s adventures and wish they were your experiences? Well, they can be. More people are travelling than ever before. It is pretty straightforward to get from one end of the world to the other these days. It is also easy to travel on a pretty skinny…
Travel quotes and giggles
Travel is great but like anything can also provide frustrating experiences. Have a chuckle as you read these humourous quotes about travel so that next time adversity strikes you can laugh in its face. Do you have a favourite travel quote that has you howling each time you hear it? Please share it in the comments below. Photo credit: Kathmandu
Counting kisses in Europe
Do you suffer a flash of fear at the thought of how to greet people in Europe? Is a kiss inappropriate? Should you double or triple kiss? Is a handshake a bit formal? Allay you concerns, read on. With the vast number of countries at such close proximity, each with their own ideas about what is standard by way of greeting, Europe offers a plethora of options to put your foot in it. Practicing graceful social etiquette in such circumstances can be a tricky business. Never fear, wherever you go people are people, and most understand that if you are not local you may have different customs. Dive into new…
Inspirational Travel Quotes
Having a dream is fantastic but making it a reality can be very daunting. If you need a bit of inspiration to push you to act and bring you one step closer to making your dreams a reality, read on. Do you have a favourite quote that really inspires you? Please share it in the comments.
Inspiring Travel Quotes
Many people have had their say about travel over the years. Although travel has developed since many of these quotes were first recorded, the principles behind them remain. The following are my favourite travel quotes and the ones I find most inspiring. What are yours? Do you have a favourite travel inspiration quote? Please share it in the comments below.
Make the most of your holidays
Most people have limited ability to travel long-term due to their free time being severely restricted by having only four weeks of holiday each year. If you are one of them read on for hints on making the most of what holiday you have. Plan your trip around public holidays Don’t forget public holidays when planning your trips. Most countries have about six to ten public holidays each year, so if you add those to the 20 or so days that you are entitled to take from work that gives you more to play with. If you can time your trips around public holidays, it can mean taking six weeks…
