MarcoThis photo was taken about 2 weeks into our first RTW in 2005, we certainly didn’t think of easing ourselves in gently to the independent travel/backpacker lifestyle. With India being our first stop, it was definitely a SHOCK to the system! … Read More
Travelling through Sicily can be an exhilarating and occasionally shocking experience, from the mix of Arab and Mediterranean culture and history, to the slightly lawless cities and of course the visible signs of Mafia influence and control. After years of advice and … Read More
According to many travel blogs and me, Plakias is a beautiful destination for your vacations if you want to visit a traditional, full of life, Cretian village. It’s located in the southern part of the island and is famous for … Read More
Glasgow is famous for many things, but perhaps its most renowned inhabitant was Mackintosh, the designer who changed the way we look at the world. His attention to detail lead to a change in the design of the buildings we … Read More
From Italy to the Philippines: the extraordinary story of Paolo and Juliet Thinking Nomads is all about showing people how to follow their dreams and what it takes to fulfil them; in this interview we recount the extraordinary adventure of Paolo his … Read More
The first in a series of articles where we will show you how to travel safely. Kicking off the series we start with the very important subject of keeping your passport safe from loss, damage and most importantly thieves. We will also explain what actions you need to take if it does get stolen or lost.
A brilliant article by William Sutcliffe explaining the true face of many young backpackers gap year’s and round the world trips. The article highlights the importance of responsible tourism and why we must all take a step back and reflect on the … Read More
When the city gets too hectic and you need to go a little further from the commotion, you can head to one of Barcelona’s nearby beaches. With plenty to choose from and easy accessibility via public transport, these locations are … Read More
Wales is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in the British Isles and compared to England it’s relatively sparsely populated and uncrowded. Outside of the major centres of the South it’s a nation of small towns and villages, … Read More