January 2013 marks the start of our eighth year of continuous travel. It’s a whopping seven whole years to the month that we packed up our Dubai apartment, put everything in storage, and took to the road for what we thought might be a year of travel, bouncing around the planet from one assignment to … Read more
It could have been the neat rows of rust, mustard, burnt orange, and lemon buildings with their green shutters and red tiled rooftops. I know it didn’t have anything to do with Pisa’s famously Leaning Tower, which I don’t think was visible from the train. But it was Pisa! And so began our first true … Read more
Spending a holiday in a villa rental with family or friends can be very special. But things can also go horribly wrong. Thankfully, after many years of experience staying in holiday rentals we know how to avert disasters. Here are our tips to renting a holiday villa with family or friends. We shared many delicious … Read more
The best harbour and ocean swimming pools in Sydney should be high on your summer to-do list. Australia’s most beautiful city is not only blessed with Australia’s most breathtaking beaches, it also boasts an abundance of alluring ocean pools in gob-smackingly gorgeous settings. Go on, take a splash! I could have been cheeky and called our … Read more
Local travel and the all-inclusive holiday – an oxymoron or are the two very different types of travel compatible? A recent discussion with a marketing person from a travel site I occasionally write for, got me reflecting upon the topic. For us, local travel is mostly about connecting with locals and gaining an insight into how … Read more