Hostels are not normally something we would opt to stay in. In fact, they are something that I tend to steer completely clear of but whilst researching our trip to Thailand I stumbled on a couple of properties that actually appealed. I will even go as far as saying that…
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Intrigued by all the hype around The Lonely Hearts Travel Club trilogy and still pining for Thailand, a trip that has definitely left its mark, I was drawn to Destination: Thailand by Katy Colins. Not because I am a lonely heart myself, or because I particularly favour chick-lit as a…
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One of the main reasons people visit Kanchanaburi is to go and see the Bridge on the River Kwai and the Death Railway. Made famous by the film of the same name, the bridge you see today is mostly reconstructed due to allied bombing during the Second World War. There…
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As we sat on the river bank sipping our ice-cold beers, listening to the occasional long-tail boat flying by, the journey to get here seems to be all but a distance memory. It is easy to forget, after having a warm shower, unpacking and relaxing leisurely on our own private…
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Ever scroll through someone else’s vacation pictures while staring at your own empty calendar, wondering how they afford it? You’re not alone. Between rent spikes, fuel prices, and surprise grocery bills that look like car payments, travelling feels like something only influencers and retirees pull off. But for regular people,…
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There’s something special about travelling solo. You set the pace. This is your adventure and you get to create an itinerary that suits you. But while you have a lot to do, from organising transport to booking hotels, there are moments of downtime. In airports and cafés, or during quiet…
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Gemma Roberts has written a distinctive novel that takes place over just one-night shift, but don’t be fooled; it is action-packed and difficult to put down. The Synopsis of The Night Shift How can one 12-hour night shift be so deadly? I loved the anonymity, flexibility and solitude that working…
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Asia is, put broadly, a massive place. The world’s largest continent, Asia, describes land that houses a huge majority of the Earth’s population, numbering well over four billion across 48 countries. If you’re going ‘to Asia’, you could go anywhere from coastal Karachi to the hostile cold of far-eastern Russia.
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When the chilly winter months set in across the UK, there’s nothing better than escaping to a destination bathed in sunshine. If you’re looking to beat the winter blues and head to warmer climates, there are plenty of options worldwide to suit every type of traveller. From quick getaways to…
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In 2024, the Caravan and Motorhome Club are running a Read, Tour, and Explore Campaign to encourage people to read more and visit places associated with book settings. We aim to help promote authors, both old and new, while providing suggestions on which locations to explore that, at one time, offered inspiration…
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