Flying overseas implies booking at least one connecting flight with a layover. These are usually shown in the search results when you browse through a flight comparison site. The layover time is visible in the flight details. Although it may seem obvious, a layover flight requires a bit of research and knowledge in order to […]
Black Friday is back! It is the best time of the year for shopping online and planning your trip, while taking advantage of the best deals, from flights to hotels to tours, to travel gear and more. The Black Friday weekend this year starts on Friday 29th November. Some companies have started already and offer […]
Making the right travel plans means that you’ll always have a better holiday. It can be stressful to pack everything you need and plan your itinerary, but the more you prepare, the better time you’ll have. If you’re travelling alone or you’re heading off on a family trip, some essential planning tips might transform your […]
The Best Travel Gifts for Women Over 50 It’s always a good time to think about a gift for a friend who likes to travel. Either family, friend or a travel companion, here is my list with 20 travel gift ideas for women over 50. This list is what I discovered, as a woman over […]
Long-haul flights can suck up all your energy, and it’s hard not to feel exhausted and also a bit unwell when you land. This is especially the case if your route isn’t direct and your trip itinerary involves one or more layovers, which can be tiring even if you know how to plan your layover […]
All about Walking Safaris When thinking of a wildlife safari, the first thing that comes to mind is sitting inside a rugged 4×4 vehicle dashing across the open landscapes of the savannah for the memorable encounter of the big five. That sounds so cool, doesn’t it? But if you are looking for a total immersion […]
In many years of solo travels, I have been exploring different types of budget accommodation to suit my needs as a woman travelling alone. My first stay with Airbnb was in Rome, in 2012, and I simply loved it. Since then, I have been using it dozens of times, especially in those cities where hotels […]
It’s no secret that TripAdvisor is the most popular travel website on the web, loved by millions of travellers searching for its million of traveller reviews. If you enter a travel search term on Google the first results are likely to be from the TripAdvisor site. TripAdvisor is a great travel resource that provides insights […]
Preparing and packing for long haul flight Be prepared for the long haul flight is for many (me included) the less attractive part of the whole trip planning. It takes time and knowledge because of many variables that have an impact on the flight. Knowing what to wear on long haul flight is key to […]
If internet has made travel easy with the wealth of information on travel sites and social media platforms, the sharing economy is playing a fundamental role for the budget-conscious traveller who wants to save money and travel cheap. Thanks to community networks we connect and meet people, and we learn from the locals. Furthermore it […]
