Life in a rucksack

2015-11-14

As fall arrives in the U.S., you might want to escape work for to get away from city life, and to explore another corner of the country. California is...

2015-11-14

When you are traveling, you might end up staying loyal to one brand of hotel. You like them so you stick with them, however their hotels often clone each...

2015-11-10

The rain battered down on the window. It was 7 am, and the light was just starting to come through my dorm room window, at YHA Pen-Y-Pass in Snowdon....

2015-11-06

There is something about a place that has smallest, tallest or largest in its title. It makes it more intriguing to visit, or it certainly does for me...

2015-11-03

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to young to stay at a youth hostel. Although this is something I knew already, I rediscovered it recently,...

2015-10-28

Porto sounds delightful doesn’t it? It is a city full of character, great food and wine and magnificent buildings. It was a city that I chose to spend...

2015-10-26

As fall arrives in the U.S., many travelers feel the need to head on a trip to a lesser traveled region. People often want to stay in an area with fewer...

2015-10-26

“Fine dining is an occasional treat for most people.”  – Rene Redzepi This is true for me. Although I love my food, I am not one to go to expensive restaurants...

2015-10-22

The buildings in Porto are just magnificent, and are literally around every corner, you will be able to gasp in awe at the colourful mosaic facades. ...

2015-10-20

I knew from the second that I sat down on the top deck of the bus, that it was a mistake. I am not a tour person, and I often look at the tourists on...