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Dreaming of Verona by T.A. Williams, romance novel with a mention of Shakespeare

Review: Dreaming of Verona by T.A. Williams

What did Suzie say to Alexandra to cause her to throw prosecco over her in front of a full restaurant? Before being introduced to the two main characters of this novel, you can’t help but be drawn in by the prologue. Intrigued by who these two individuals are and what…

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22 Books to read before visiting Auschwitz

22 Books to read before visiting Auschwitz

Sometimes we read for pleasure while at other times reading for information is far more important. Reading about the atrocities of the Holocaust is one of those times when I can honestly say I read for knowledge rather than to relax. Yes, you could argue that occasionally, even some of…

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Shadow by James Swallow is part of the Marc Dane Series which includes NOMAD.

Review: Shadow by James Swallow

With multiple stories unfolding, Shadow is a novel that is going to keep you on your toes. It seems that Jakobs, an officer in the anti-terrorist police unit, has waited a lifetime to apprehend Verbeke, a one time colleague turned rogue. So when he was captured the Belgium police officer…

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Learning a language can be difficult but there are many different apps and programmes available today to help us with our studies. via @tbookjunkie

Learning a Foreign Language – What is Stopping Us?

Have you ever tried to learn a foreign language? I don’t mean learning a few words here and there perhaps for an upcoming trip, although that is always appreciated by locals, I mean learning to fluently speak a language.  We have tried and are still trying in fact, and I…

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Travel insurance, insurance, protection while travelling,

Why Travel Insurance is Problematic for a Travel Blogger

Having spent the last four years as a perpetual traveller I understand how frustrating it can be to find the right travel insurance policy. Firstly, many travel insurers will only cover between 30-90 day trips, which is fantastic when you are planning your two-week annual break or thinking of heading…

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How to stay safe on a road trip, road safety, car journeys

How to Stay Safe on Your Upcoming Road Trip

Ready to head off on an epic road trip in the near future? We know you are excited, as we enjoy a cross-country jaunt as much as the next traveller. However, there are safety concerns which you need to be aware of before leaving your hometown. After all, nothing kills…

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27 Books Being Transformed into Films in 2018

If like me, you have that annoying habit of wanting to read a book before watching the film, then you better get reading.  It seems that 2018 is going to be a great year for the book-to-film industry with no less than 27 new releases coming out that first started…

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Common Travel Mistakes That Everyone Makes

I don’t care what anyone says, everyone makes mistakes.  We are human after all and everyone is fallible, especially when travelling.  For the past three years both Paul and I have worked in the travel industry and each summer we see customers arrive for their long-awaited two week holiday and…

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