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Eilat: Israel’s Tax Free Shopping Heaven!

8th April 2019

Sunset in Eilat in Israel

Eilat in Southern Israel is a special free trade zone where nobody pays tax, hence all the shops sell goods at prices 17% lower than anywhere else in the country.

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Atlanta in Georgia

26th August 2019

Atlanta in Georgia is famous for the Coca Cola Center, the huge Georgia Aquarium, the Martin Luther King Center for Human Rights, the enourmus Delta Airplane Museum, the CNN Center, the Centennial Olympic Park and a plethora of other things to do!

Discovering the Beautiful Beaches of Western Florida from Tampa to Naples

19th August 2019

I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to West Florida not only once but twice – once by car from Tampa to Everglades City then by bus from Orlando to Sarasota and Bradenton.

Florida Road Trip from Key West to St Augustine via Miami and Orlando

12th August 2019

Scenic Road Trip to St Augustine, FL

If you are travelling to Florida for a week or two you might want to discover other areas outside Miami and Orlando to discover the history of the state. In my opinion the best place to visit in Florida for a historical and educational journey is St Augustine, in the north of the peninsula.

Two Week Japanese Holiday Itinerary Using a Japan Rail Pass

27th July 2019

Japanese Two Week Holiday Itinerary with Japan Rail Pass

Fast trains, precision and politeness were all things I had heard about Japan before I visited in 2019, but nothing could really prepare me for what I actually experienced during my first trip to this Far Eastern country.

Brazilian Kid with Cerebral Palsy Climbs Highest Peak in Dolomites

29th April 2019

Getúlio Felipe Climbs Punta Penia in Italian Dolomites (image: unsplash)

At 6:15 am on Easter Sunday, 14-year old Getúlio Felipe, who has cerebral palsy, began climbing the highest mountain in the Dolomites, Italy to prove that anything is possible and that the outdoors are accessible to everyone.

Discovering Orlando Off The Beaten Path With A Bicycle

29th April 2019

Cycling Around Orlando in Florida

I travelled to Orlando in Florida from London in March 2019 during the Spring break, which fell on 23 March in that year. I flew direct from London Gatwick Airport to Orlando International (MCO) with British Airways. The flight was quite comfortable and I booked an economy ticket that cost £748 return. The ticket included […]

Driving Along the Antebellum Trail in Georgia from Athens to Macon

22nd April 2019

The Antebellum Trail in Georgia

If you are thinking about driving along the Antebellum Trail in Georgia from Athens to Macon (or the reverse), go no further and read this post about my road trip!

Visiting Oxford and Blenheim Palace for a Day Trip by Coach

14th April 2019

Blenheim Palace near Oxford

I recently visited Oxford and Blenheim Palace for a day trip by coach and it was much easier than I initially thought! At first I was worried that I wouldn’t have time to do anything because it would take too long to get to Oxford but in the end everything worked out just fine!

Spending Two Days in Savannah, the Most Romantic City in Georgia

21st February 2019

A Square in Savannah

The main historic district of Savannah is about 2.2 square miles in size, so easily walkable, but there are also ample opportunities to see it by tour bus or by bicycle.

Things to Do in St. Augustine in Florida During a Long Weekend

18th February 2019

St Augustine, Florida Long Weekend Itinerary

St Augustine in Florida is a historic town, dating back several centuries to the times when the Spanish colonizers ruled this part of America. Driving to St Augustine is quite easy from Orlando or Jacksonville but if you fly into Miami you might want to make St Augustine a stop on a longer road trip.

Mercure Rennes Place Bretagne Hotel Review

11th February 2019

Hotel Mercure Rennes Place Bretagne

I visited Rennes in France for one day and one night, staying at the Mercure Place Bretagne in the city center on 6 Rue Lanjuinais.

Stobart Air – Flybe London Southend to Rennes Flight Review

4th February 2019

Flybe Flight to Rennes

I visited Rennes in France in November 2018, flying with Flybe from London Southend Airport. The flight to Rennes is 425 kilometers long and takes an hour and ten minutes on an Embraer plane.

El Al Israel Airlines LY318 London Heathrow to Tel Aviv Flight Review

28th January 2019

El Al Israel Airlines LY318 Flight Review

I flew to Tel Aviv in Israel from London Heathrow Airport on El Al Israel Airlines’ new Dreamliner aircraft. The flight duration is 4 hours 40 minutes to Tel Aviv and 5 hours 30 minutes on the way back to London.

West USA Road Trip Ideas from Los Angeles to Yellowstone National Park

28th January 2019

West USA Road Trip Ideas

In this article I will explain what I did during a two week holiday in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, so buckle up, there is a lot to read!

A Chance Encounter with Mysterious Inventor, Surfer and Lyfx Founder Pedro McCardell

26th January 2019

Lyfx Founder Pedro McCardell

January is one of those months that most people would rather skip – at least until payday as their accounts are depleted and generally it’s just a miserable month – unless you live in the tropics, that is!

Quality Inn Chicago O’Hare Review

21st January 2019

Quality Inn Chicago O'Hare

The Quality Inn by the airport near Chicago O’Hare is a low-cost motel with two floors, overlooking Mannheim Road at the front and I-94 to the back.

Hotel Mercure Compans Caffarelli Independent Review

14th January 2019

Hotel Mercure Compans Caffarelli Toulouse Centre

At the time of my visit in January 2018 the Hotel Mercure Compans Caffarelli was the sixth or seventh hotel I’d stayed in while in Toulouse.

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