Posted on March 6, 2012
by Allison Carlton
in Travel Lists

Nothing brings the world together like sports: they give you a sense of pride and provide an opportunity to come together with other fans to support your favorite player and teams. Sports has been around for ages and has evolved along with the world, but what hasn’t changed is the fact that we all desire [...]
Posted on January 5, 2012
by Guest Blogger
in Guest Post, Travel Lists

This is a guest post by James Cave. With a job market that’s still somewhat unstable to say the least, it’s hardly surprising that so many people are considering grabbing the chance to widen their horizons and pick up some new skills on a gap year at the moment. In fact, the trend is so [...]
Posted on October 12, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Guest Post, Travel Lists

This is a sponsored guest post by Rentacarnow. One of the reasons why we love movies is that they have the power to transport you to a different time or place. A movie’s setting can become such an important element in the film that it moves the story and brings the screen to life. Most [...]
Posted on September 30, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Guest Post, Travel Lists, Travel Tips

This is a guest post by James Cave. Taking a year out whether from work or university to explore the world can be a rewarding and enriching experience. Regardless of your age, a gap year can result in life-changing experiences and new perspectives in life. If you’re restless, unmotivated and lack …
Posted on August 22, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Romantic escapades, Travel Lists

Seeing the world from above often gives a refreshing perspective: peaked mountains transform into jagged land masses under your feet and rivers meander around like snakes. From above, land stretches beyond the horizon, revealing all the secret corners that one would have missed while on land. Atop a hot air balloon, …
Posted on May 27, 2011
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, England, North-America, South Korea, Spain

Last autumn, I was on Jeju island, South Korea to attend the first ever World Trail Conference. Trail experts from around the world shared interesting information about their trails, stirring my interest in traipsing these trails. I’ve barely covered any of them, but after talking to these trail experts, I’m …
Posted on October 15, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Adventure Travel, Recommendations

Now that we’re quickly approaching the end of the year, winter is slowly creeping in on us. For those who can’t bear the thought of short daylight hours and the bitter cold, it’s time to plan your travels to exotic, far-flung regions. But that doesn’t necessarily mean tropical islands and …
Posted on August 27, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Australia, Europe, India, New Zealand, North-America, Romantic escapades

As much as I enjoy taking local buses and trains, one of my favorite ways of enjoying a country leisurely is driving through the countryside, soaking in the landscape and scenery. Especially in massive countries like Australia, driving from one region to another gives a real sense of he …
Posted on May 12, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Africa, Australia, Borneo, Romantic escapades, South America, The Bahamas

In recent years, green travel is getting the attention that it rightfully deserves. Treading lightly, traveling responsibly and avoid leaving any carbon footprint as we travel can help sustain the environment, or at least prevent further damage to our planet. Unfortunately, traveling often causes a certain degree of destruction to the environment and …
Posted on May 10, 2010
by Nellie Huang
in Australia, New Zealand, Short Getaways, Spain

Imagine cruising along the coastal highway and getting to your destination just in time for sunset – driving tours often give travelers the kind of freedom and flexibility that you can’t get while backpacking. They allow you to explore at your own leisurely pace, in the comfort of your own vehicle. There are …