Saône river in Lyon
Posted in Europe France Lyon

Lingering in Lyon’s 1st Arrondissement

Only two hours from Paris, Lyon offers similar landscape and architecture, but not as many museums.

Clermont Ferrand
Posted in Clermont Ferrand Europe France

Chilling in Clermont Ferrand

We spent two days chilling in Clermont Ferrand, exploring the old town area and eating Italian and Turkish food.

The Alhambra
Posted in Europe Granada Spain

Grabbed by Granada’s Moorish Moments

The Alhambra is an obvious place to visit in Granada, but this city with it’s Moorish heritage will grab your interest and keep you coming back for more.

Horse Drawn Carriage Rides near Seville Cathdral
Posted in Europe Seville Spain

Seduced by Sunny Seville’s Quirky Charm

Seville is full of Spanish charm and quirkiness, and has to be one of the most authentically Spanish cities. It’s easy to navigate and fun to cycle or walk around.

Street Vendor in Ho Chi Minh
Posted in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Staying in the Backpacking area of Ho Chi Minh City

Discover the convenience of District One in Ho Chi Minh city, as a travel hub to explore the city and Vietnam.

Okay 1 villa Siem Reap
Posted in Cambodia Siem Reap

Where to Stay in Siem Reap

Find out where we stayed during our Cambodia Flash-packing trip to Siem Reap, and read my accommodation booking tips for finding the places you want to stay in.

Gecko Village Kampot Cambodia
Posted in Cambodia Kampot

Gecko Village in Kampot Cambodia – a Photo Essay

After our dismal pre-Christmas adventure at Koh Rong Samleon was cut short we were nomadic once again. Our primary focus…

Elite Hotel Istanbul Bedroom
Posted in California Istanbul Los Angeles Turkey US

Excess Luggage at LAX to Luxury in Istanbul

Leaving LAX with excess baggage, and arriving in the lap of luxury at the Elite World Business Hotel in Istanbul for our first night of our new life in Turkey.

Soho London flat One Fine Stay
Posted in London UK

One Fine Stay Review: At home in Soho

A review of my One Fine Stay in Soho London. It’s like an up-market airbnb service, and they’re only in a few select cities around the world.

Point Montara Lighthouse & Cove Beach California
Posted in California Half Moon Bay Northern California US

Point Montara Lighthouse & Cove Beach

Point Montara Lighthouse is nestled between San Francisco and Half Moon Bay. The Coast Guard Quarters are now a hostel for cheap California Accommodation.