January is an ideal time to get away to catch some sun and get an enviable tan to show off to your somewhat pallid friends upon your return. With the cold winds and rain lashing the UK, you could be swapping the umbrella for the parasol in next to no time. Canaries One favourite destination with sun deprived Brits is of course the Canary Islands, whether it be Gran Canaria, … [Read more...] about Top Five January Breaks
Alternative London Hotspots
No one would argue that the City of London isn't well-established on the world stage. But the rest of the world is only really shown a cross section of big-name sights; cherry-picked by tourism boards to showcase the most mainstream attractions the city has offer. London is so much more than Big Ben and Buckingham Palace – it is a vibrant culture of people and places with so … [Read more...] about Alternative London Hotspots
Round the World Travel Photography: the What, Why and How
Although I love photography, I don't think I'd profess to be a wonderful photographer. But over the last few years, travelling through a multitude of countries and exhausting at least three different point and shoot cameras, I've learned some techniques through trial and error that have really helped my travel photography. What makes a good travel photographer? The four main … [Read more...] about Round the World Travel Photography: the What, Why and How
Dubai: Traveler’s Heaven
It's name alone conjures scenes of grandiose luxury and elegance. Dubai . Anytime I hear this I can't help but picture magnificent skyscrapers shining, rising above the amber horizon. And though I've never been to the U.A.E., I feel a certain connection with this destination as a traveler . To … [Read more...] about Dubai: Traveler’s Heaven
Sun, Sea and Sand Costa Rican Style
Have you ever just sat back and thought to yourself 'now this is perfect' well that's exactly how I feel when I visit Costa Rica. Everything about it seems so vibrant and exciting. It has that tropical paradise feel to it with it's clear ocean and white beaches but underneath this runs a current of great activities that would please even the most thrill seeking of us guys. If … [Read more...] about Sun, Sea and Sand Costa Rican Style