Although I was born and brought up in England, my parents were originally from Bangladesh and moved to the UK in the 1970s. That meant that at home, life was the traditional ways of Bangladesh, and outside of home I lived a pretty British life. Both were very different, but also very normal to me. I think my love of […]
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If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones and want to keep the experience alive, then have a look at this great international itinerary covering three countries! At a Glance Location(s): Iceland, Ireland, and Croatia Length: 14 to 16 days Best Time: Spring, Summer, or early Fall Extra Tips: During this time Iceland won’t be as as snow covered so travelers will have to […]
The aim of All the travel blogs is to encourage you to travel, with or without company. So I can tell you now that the default answer to this question is YES! However, I know traveling solo isn’t always so simple. It is something that I have had to weigh up – I definitely prefer to travel with friends, but […]
I’ve attended the VaughanTown program three times over the years. Each time, the program lasted one week and I got to meet so many great people from Spain and around the world. I always add a few extra days on each end so I have some time to enjoy the rest of Spain too. The one-week program is an ‘immersive’ […]
I’ve always preferred traveling with friends over traveling solo. With great company, you can usually have a great time anywhere! However, sometimes traveling together can make or break a friendship… so you do have to choose your travel buddy wisely. My first ever trip with a friend was in my teens, with my best friend to Spain. It didn’t go […]
Do you dream of working as an English teacher overseas? Teaching English in Vietnam: How I lived the dream life will explain how I did just that. Perhaps you have been looking for a way to see more of the world and becoming a TEFL teacher seems like the perfect solution. Certainly teaching English abroad lets you experience other cultures […]
There is plenty of content on the internet describing every place you could possibly want to visit. What are the benefits of reading travel blogs in particular? There are many reasons why people read travel blogs, for example: They are passionate about travel and want to read more about other people’s experiences They are trying to decide where to visit […]
I have often heard of people using their credit card for all kinds of travel perks, including flights and accommodation.
One of my favorite things about traveling is the FOOOOOOD! Travel and food are two of my favorite things in life, so combining the two is just amazing.
When you’re traveling, there are some items that are better to keep at hand than in your luggage. Some of these things will be a blessing while you’re on the flight, and some will be a blessing in case your luggage goes missing! It happens… true story. My luggage didn’t arrive when I first flew to Costa Rica – to […]
I’ve lived abroad a few times in my life. The first time was when I was 21 years old and worked in New York for a year as an intern. The second time, I went to live in Agadir, Morocco, for three months. And the most recent time was in Costa Rica for six months. The locations and experiences were […]
Following a COVID-induced travel hiatus, people are ready to get back on those flights! It’s been a tough transition back to the pre-pandemic ‘normal’. Flights are fully booked, airlines are short-staffed, and many flights are being cancelled. Here is some helpful advice from a flight attendant, found on a Facebook travel group. The original author is unknown, but we are […]