Category: Travel
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Nanjing Purple Mountain Self-guided Walking Tour
Purple Mountain (known in Chinese as Zijinshan or Zhongshan) is a 450 metre high mountain peak close to the centre of Nanjing. The mountain’s name comes from the ‘golden-purple’ clouds which can often be seen around the peak in the early mornings. In Chinese, the mountain was renamed Zhongshan after a pseudonym used by the… Read more
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Everything you need to know before visiting China: Internet, apps, food and more
Travel in China is very different from any other country. A lot of preparation and preplanning is required and there are plenty of hurdles to overcome. However once you’re set up and know what you’re doing, things become surprisingly easy. The country is set up for domestic travel and tourism, with convenience as the number… Read more
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Pingyao self-guided walking tour
A regional trading settlement since ancient times, the town of Pingyao in China’s central Shanxi province had become known as a regional financial hub by the 16th century and hit a boom period during the late Qing dynasty in the 19th century, when a number of influential banks and financial institutions sprang up in the… Read more
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Zhouzhuang self-guided walking tour
Known as ‘China’s no.1 water town’ and ‘the Venice of the East’, the ancient town of Zhouzhuang dates back to 1086, although there is evidence of human settlement in the area for millennia before that. Located a short distance from the thriving historic centre of Suzhou and the modern port of Shanghai, Zhouzhuang’s location in… Read more
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Daegu self-guided walking tour
Although it’s not always considered a must-see highlight of South Korea’s tourist trail, the vibrant city of Daegu has plenty to discover for those who dig deep enough. From the country’s largest oriental medicine market to some of the earliest and grandest Christian churches in Korea, Daegu has a rich heritage. This self-guided tour takes… Read more
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How to visit Wadi Rum – an honest review and survival guide
Arranging a trip to Wadi Rum can be a bit of a minefield. With so many desert camps to choose from and a plethora of snazzy options, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. We were a bit concerned after hearing complaints about hidden fees but we ended up having a fantastic, budget-friendly experience which was a… Read more
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Louage: A Systematic Breakdown of Routes in Tunisia
It can be difficult to find information on louages online. This post contains a list of louage routes and stations that we have personally experienced. Read more
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Aqaba self-guided walking tour
Aqaba is Jordan’s only port city, occupying a small sliver of land at the northern extreme of the Red Sea. As a seaside town surrounded by dry rocky valleys and deserts, Aqaba sits at the intersection of a variety of different terrains as well as no less than four different countries. There are direct views… Read more
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Spalding Self-Guided Walking Tour
This article was authored by my number 1 fan – my mum, who is a lifelong resident of Spalding, Lincolnshire and made it her personal mission to rifle through the archives and trawl through the library to create an accessible walking tour guide for visitors. She uncovered many fascinating historical tidbits along the way. The… Read more
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What to expect when travelling in India: the good, bad and the downright ugly
Below is my blatantly honest rundown of the positive and negative aspects of independent travel in India; what to expect when walking in the streets, some travel hacks to stop you from being scammed, how to balance your itinerary to prevent burnout – everything you need to mentally prepare yourself for touching down in India.… Read more