Holidays

Macau had been a Portuguese colony since the 16th century. Now the Macau Special Autonomous Region, you can still feel the influence of Portugal, intermixed with Asian cultural traditions and even a bit of a Las Vegas feel. The melting pot of cultures had me intrigued, so I spent 24 hours in Macau to find out what it was...

“It's overrated”, “it's dirty”, “it's full of tourists”. You can find a thousand opinions like that online about Halong Bay, but despite all the negative reviews, I took a chance and visited anyway. And do you know what? The experience was magical, so I'd encourage you to take the chance too. The legend of Halong Bay Ha Long is formed from...

Our weekend in Toronto was an unplanned trip. We had to go to NYC for a few days, so I thought we may as well tick off another country from my list and visit Canada while we were close by. After a weekend in Toronto, I was cross with myself for not visiting this country before, especially after living in...

New year, new holiday? January is the month when many make a dash for Skyscanner and book a getaway to get them through the year ahead. Today I’m putting together three of my favourite 2019 travel trends to inspire you. You’ll also find my recommendations for the best destinations and hotels to experience them at. I’ve hand-picked travel trends for...

The Northern Lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis, have captured the hearts of holidaymakers for decades. But, there’s only a limited window each year to maximise your chances of seeing them. The long nights of winter create more opportunity to catch the Aurora Borealis in action. November to March is the peak season, but as this exquisite natural show...

Poland is becoming more and more popular as a tourist destination. It's not only full of traditions and rich in history, but also is affordable and beautiful. But whenever someone visits Poland, one question seems to surface: “Should I visit Warsaw or Krakow?” Each of these cities is great, but if you decide to visit Krakow and read my article...

There is so much to love about a European city getaway. Short-haul flights serviced by budget-friendly airlines make them ultra accessible without eating into your annual leave allowance. They also leave you maximum time to explore when you get there. So, if you’re on the hunt for the best European cities for culture on your next weekend away, check...

Cartagena; it's the most beautiful town of Colombia. This port city is home to a preserved colonial old town with beautiful beaches and the eternal sun. I chose to visit this city over Bogota and I am so glad I did. Flights to Cartagena take two hours from Miami, so very quickly you can find yourself in a Caribbean...

So you’ve booked your flight, got your visa and found the best place to stay in Rio. You’re well on your way to jetting off on holiday, but there’s more to do than simply pack your suitcase. Now, it's time to find out 10 things you need to know before you visit Rio de Janeiro. 1. Learn some Portuguese Many travelers...

Rio de Janeiro - the Marvelous City - is one of those places I've always wanted to go. Despite this, I didn't know much about it. Like most travellers, I'd seen Christ the Redeemer in photographs and watched an overcrowded Copacabana beach on TV at New Year's Eve, but that was it. When I started to prepare myself for the...