These posts might cover anything from packing tips and transport lowdowns to useful travel gadgets and gear we’re using.
Learning languages when you travel is something that comes easy to some, can be challenging for others, and can seem impossible to many. These are our 10 tips for learning languages on the road. Language learning when you’re on the move is not easy for everyone, but it can be lots of fun, and the … Read more
Due to its colossal population of American and Canadian expats (around 10%!), San Miguel de Allende is derided as a destination by travellers looking for a more ‘authentic’ Mexican experience, but it is a beautiful town and it is worth staying a while. These are our tips to enjoying San Miguel de Allende. Tips To … Read more
Frida Kahlo with a monkey on one shoulder, a black cat on the other, and lush jungle-like vegetation in the background. It was that painting by the artist that first captivated me and motivated me to travel to Mexico. Yes, it was a painting that inspired a trip halfway across the world. The Museo Frida … Read more
What constitutes a portrait photo? How do you go about capturing a good portrait of a person? And do you need permission? These are some of the questions readers have asked me over the years of being a professional photographer. Taking Portraits – Tips for Travellers Who Prioritise Capturing Memories These are my best tips … Read more
We may have decided not to use guidebooks as part of our local travel experiment, but we’re certainly not discarding the map, which, as far as we’re concerned, is often all you ever need to explore a city. Well a guide ‘Not for Tourists’, was one guide with great mapping, but also one that helped … Read more