Whilst landmarks tend to have been around for a long time, new ones do pop up on the scene and others go through different levels of popularity. Here are my 128 most famous landmarks in the world in no particular order. How many of these famous places have you visited? And which famous monuments will …
Luxury Travel Tips
You’ve probably heard of the term ‘kicking the bucket’? Pretty morbid, but it does make you think: what are some of the things you’d love to do before you kick the bucket. Many bucket list travel ideas feature adventures that seem as though they’re just too good to be true. Sometimes people only think of …
This was not an easy post to write. Did I go with the usual top names? Did I base this only on places that I had personally visited? Did I try to just cover Hidden Gems? In the end, I decided to do a mix of all three – although I am proud to say …
This was my first ever flight with Emirates. I can’t believe after all my years of flying between Australia and the UK that I had never taken flown with Emirates in any class. As I am a big fan of Middle Eastern airlines like Qatar and Etihad I was really looking forward to flying business …
Traveling alone can be intimidating, especially if you’ve reached your 50s and have never traveled alone. I took my first solo trip when I was 35, fell in love with travel, and never looked back. Planning trips for singles over 50 can be overwhelming. Where do you go? Who do you go with? And what …
Planning the perfect singles holiday is no easy feat. The only person you have to bounce ideas off is yourself. Plus, you get to make all the decisions. The world is your oyster and this is the best opportunity to tailor the ideal holiday for yourself. Skiing, and all the mountain top feasting, is a …
My experiences with US airlines, in general, have been mixed. I can’t bear those internal flights in the super tiny planes where everyone appears to have brought the maximum hand luggage allowed on board. I have tended to avoid US airlines when it has come to Business and Premium due to my low expectations. My …
Virgin Atlantic is definitely one of my preferred airlines. However, I often find its prices higher than that of competitors. Their premium economy is usually quite reasonably priced relative to their economy seats. However, business class on Virgin Atlantic is usually at a much higher premium than on similar airlines. I flew on Virgin Atlantic …
As a keen photographer and lover of an African safari, I am often asked for advice on what is the best camera for safari and can you get a decent photo on safari with a phone. A good camera for safari will require some investment and can be well worth it if you develop a …
It has been a long time since I flew with Air France. Direct flights from London to Johannesburg in business were super expensive. Air France has nice tight connections so going via Paris only added 2 hours each way – and it was 1/3 of the price. I was flying into Durban and then out …