The story is more than likely an urban legend but the building is real enough – standing proudly in Moscow since the nineteen nineties. It’s a part of the Russian Academy of Science. The building looks as though it was created in the nineteen sixties and...
Yes, I know that I tend to extol the virtues of other tourist places in England in addition to London, but there are some features of the city that are quirky enough to be included on this website. One of them is to be found in the famous Trafalgar Square. It’s...
Did you realise that when you become a guest at an Airbnb rental you join an elite group? Or at any rate, you can if you so wish. That group is made up of Airbnb members who have been given five star ratings by their hosts – ‘superguests’ if you...
Spain remains the second most visited country in the world. But in the twentieth century many of its visitors were flocking to inexpensive coastal resorts for cheap beach vacations. People visited the country but saw nothing beyond the suntan and beachside bars....
When you rent out property for vacation or short-term rentals, it’s important to create a log book / house book for your property. This applies even if you rent out only the spare bedroom in your home. As time goes by, your home logbook will prove to be invaluable. If...
To me, hammocks have long been symbolic of lazy days in the sun, relaxing and having a good time. And that’s one of the reasons why I love camping hammocks and the idea of sleeping in the trees. If you haven’t come across a hammock tent before,...
Travelling these days is so different than in times gone by, especially for those of us who want – or need – to travel on a restricted budget. Staying in a hostel is a budget-conscious way to see the world and meet new people and costs are low. At time of...
Unless we are rather weird, have an unpleasant medical condition or are an alien from another far-off planet, most of us visit the loo a few times a day. But in Kawakawa in New Zealand, people visit the public toilets in order to take photographs and to ooh and aah....
A popular lifestyle magazine recently ‘broke the news’ to its readers that, to quote their headline, ‘Sorry To Break It To You, But You Can Get Bed Bugs on Airplanes’. Don’t yell at me, don’t write to me, all travellers know that...
Visiting local markets is an experience that most of us enjoy when we’re travelling. Markets are a great way to explore the local culture and make some great purchases. This one, the Maeklong Market, is a must if you’re visiting Thailand. The wonderful...
