Why you should watch Sumo Wrestling

I can hear you ask “Sumo wrestling, seriously?” Yes. The national sport of Japan has a storied history dating back centuries, and a strict code of honour which the combatants must abide by. I will go into more detail below. I first watched sumo in university when I was still up after a party, noticed … Continue reading Why you should watch Sumo Wrestling

My Cruise Experience

Prior to taking off; I was lucky enough to have a few days to explore Rome, as the cruise left from nearby Civitavecchia. The route our cruise ship took. The cruise itinerary can be seen below on the map, and my experience in each of the stops can be read via the links below: •Rome … Continue reading My Cruise Experience

The top 15 trips on my travel bucket list, that should be on yours too

Ever since Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman’s blockbuster movie hit the screens, the term bucket list has been commonly used. Below I highlight the 15 trips I’d love to experience before ‘kicking the bucket’ myself (read more)

My Favourite Things About Each Country I Have Visited

People travel for a variety of reasons, but most of the time that reason is to do/see something. Whether that something is "see the Eiffel Tower", "Climb Mt. Fuji", "eat authentic Italian food", or "watch Manchester United". I've noticed various charms about numerous countries that aren't necessarily widely known about - and I'll list my … Continue reading My Favourite Things About Each Country I Have Visited

What Thomas Cook’s Insolvency Means for Travellers

News broke earlier this week about Thomas Cook - an established travel company which has ceased trading. Flights with Thomas Cook airlines stopped shortly after midnight (read more)

There’s nothing wrong with ‘Dark Tourism’, but it can be problematic if not treated with respect

There’s nothing wrong with dark tourism itself, motivation for seeing various dark tourism attractions vary, but problems arise when visitors are not respectful to their surroundings... (read more)

The best European beers

Listing the best European beers, from many countries - so you can be aware of the must tries on your trips away... (read more)