“You can leave Hong Kong, but it will never leave you.” -Nury Vittachi, Hong Kong: The City of Dreams. I grew up in the busy city of Calcutta as a child. So in many respects I knew what to expect from a busy metropolitan city of the South East Asian region. I had expected tall…
Summer is almost upon us. It is a faint glimmer on the horizon but soon the sky will be ablaze with its warmth. This is the perfect time to plan a quick weekend getaway to a beautiful European city during the summer. This short holiday need not break the bank. It could be a prequel…
Landlocked on all sides, Spain’s capital of Madrid is set deep in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula. This medieval city, steeped in history, is built high on an elevated plain, drained by the River Manzanares and is known for its historical architecture, grand boulevards, world famous museums, droolworthy gastronomy and bustling nightlife. The…
Over the years, I’ve been honoured to have been featured by some fantastic publications, both in print and online. Here is a summary of all my press clippings to date. The Times The great British pants debate. How many should a man pack for his hols? Le Figaro 5 blogs de voyages à connaître et…
Spending less, travelling more: is this one of your New Year’s resolutions? I’d love to help your realise this resolution. In this post, I’ve shared with you a bunch of vouchers , articles and ideas to help you get 2019 off to a cracking start. Disclaimer: Note that some of the following products contain affiliate…
Some moments stay etched in your memory forever. This was once such moment. It was a mellow, cloudy morning in October. Quite early, around 9am. We had just arrived by car from Bilbao. The sea was silent as the hills in the distance. Waves were slowly rolling onto an empty pristine golden beach. On the…
There is nothing as budget-friendly as armchair travel. Have you experienced that delicious feeling, where a good book whisks you away to a far-away place that seems so real, you are startled when the narrative ends, and you find yourself back again in your living room, snuggled up on your favorite couch? As a followup to…
Berlin’s public transport system is extensive, user-friendly and reasonably reliable. It’s also not that expensive given its size and especially if compared with other large European cities like London or Paris. Types of Service There are four main types of transportation in the city of Berlin: the U-bahn (underground metro trains), the S-bahn (overground suburban…
Thanks to the Luxury Hostels revolution sweeping Europe and the rest of the world, hostels are no longer the place to grunge about whilst trying to save a few pennies. Some of the best luxury hostels have a cool social vibe combined with stylistic design elements typically seen in boutique hotels. They can have…
