My Top Ten Countries [Part Two]

Or if you prefer, my top five as I started the top ten last week with numbers 10 to 6. You can find that post HERE. But here are, or should I say were, my top five when I listed them a couple of years back. I would (and plan to) revisit the list at …

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Seven on Sunday – Budget Airlines

Budget Airlines are an interesting kettle fish, are they not? Fifteen years ago I guess they started up, and today they are everywhere. They are great for the shortish haul flights more than anything. They can get you from A to B really cheaply – if you book on the right day, for the right …

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First Taste – Lahore, Pakistan

Okay. Pakistan is probably not first, second or third on your list of places to go, but it is worth considering these days I’d say even if you just fancy a quick look there to see what it’s like. If you do that, you’re city of choice is likely to be the one that was …

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Seven on Sunday – Reasons to Visit China in 2016

Well, despite economic issues that are sending rumbles through the world in the first month of 2016, it is probably the best time ever to visit the amazing country of China. With well over a billion souls, history to rival and dwarf most others, natural beauty and more, China is simply a country with it …

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World Journeys Podcast Series 2 Ep 6 – ‘Round the World Travel, Part Two with Chris Goldby

In the second part of my interview with Chris Goldby we theorise on what would be the perfect 'round the world itinerary, and look at some of the best places he's been to in his travels. We talk quite a bit about Vietnam in this podcast too!       I hope you enjoy this …

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First Taste – Delhi, India

Welcome to another ‘first taste’ post, which have proven, thus far, to be quite popular! (Thanks readers!) Today I want to recount my first taste of India, back in 1999. Even for the traveller who’s been to a few places, India can be a bit of a shock when you first arrive. For me, I …

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Seven on Sunday – Countries for the Budget Conscious (Part One)

The more that travel becomes popular and accessible to all, the less places in the world are going to be considered ‘bargain’ destinations. I set off around the world in 1999 and for several countries my budget was just $20 a day. I’m not sure that’s feasible anymore, but there are places where you still …

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