Sitting on an intricate maze of canals and waterways, Bangkok was once known as “the Venice of the East”. While you could certainly come and go from Bangkok without spending a minute suspended above water, touring these waterways is a heck of a fun day and a fascinating glimpse into the capital as it once …

As I wrote the a post about the most beautiful islands to visit in Thailand, I realised I had a few more recommendations to share for those who love sinking toes into soft sand and dipping your body into warm water and I could have easily extended this list to my favourite beaches. From all …

Driving south from Genova, or Cinque Terre, or even Pisa, Lucca sits quietly, unassuming, not quite yet deep into the Tuscan countryside. Lucca is a small town, mainly known for it’s center – the walled city. Unfortunately, the walled city is in Lucca is all we got to see, but I don’t doubt that, as …

Most people, understandably, think of the vibrant capital city of Havana when they think of Cuba, but there is much more to this island than this. It is also a Caribbean country that boasts some of the most beautiful and inviting beaches in the entire world. These are the type of places that you thought …

An undiscovered astronomical gem sits in the downtown heart of Quito, Ecuador. Amid the high altitude urban bustle stands the Quito Observatory, a three turreted victorian style complex in triangular La Alameda park. Built in 1875, this observatory now serves as a recently reopened museum and weather station, and is still occasionally utilised for public …

Few devices have gotten as much buzz lately as Amazon’s new tablet, the Kindle Fire. With full-color access to digital magazine subscriptions, streaming video, Android apps and more for just less than £150, the price point seems poised for a huge presence in this year’s holiday sales figures. What finally convinced me to dish out …