How to be a better traveller is something I constantly ponder, particularly after a year in travel that saw a rise in anti-tourist sentiment across Europe, the emergence of beg-packing in Southeast Asia, and an explosion of naked tourism and public pooping all over the place. Now really is the time to travel more responsibly … Read more
Travel books to inspire wanderlust – whether slow journeys on foot, bike or van or soul-searching escapes to sun-kissed islands or wild mountain forests – are just what we all need this Christmas after the tumultuous year that 2017 has been. Travel books to inspire wanderlust are just what the doctor has ordered for everyone … Read more
I have a soft spot for the ferry. Whenever we travel I look for routes and seek out ferries as an alternative to trains and planes. Few forms of transport epitomise slow travel as much as the ferry. Last week we were on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula on the southern coast of Victoria, Australia, watching the … Read more
Adina Apartments in Perth have two excellent locations in the sunny Western Australian capital that, while close to eachother offer, two different experiences. We check in and test them out, with our family in tow. As you know, we’ll always settle into an apartment over checking into a hotel when we can – which is … Read more
Yangon to Mandalay by train will go down as one of the most memorable journeys of our lives. We loved it so much that ever since we did it we’ve been looking for an opportunity to do it all over again. It’s most definitely the slow road to Mandalay, so see our tips for travelling … Read more