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Travelling by train Half of the adventure lies in the journey itself. The scenic and most opted for method of transport is by train – and not to mention incredibly affordable compared to other options of renting a car or flying via seaplane. If you’re travelling from Colombo Fort station, which is the main hub

Tristan Davis is in his senior year at New York University where he studies Politics, Human Rights, and Middle Eastern/Islamic studies. Tristan spent 3 months traveling through the Balkans this past year. For more of Tristan’s Eastern European adventures, read this. Bulgaria is an up-and-coming tourist destination: On the Eastern side, there are beaches and

Asia is a must visit continent that should appear in every traveller’s diary. Home to some of the best monuments, lip-smacking food, a variety of spices, flora, fauna, and ethnicity, Asia is every traveller’s delight. With top 10 places to visit and strike off your bucket list, here is your Asia trip planner. Cities to

Many people love to travel to Europe, but from the exchange rate to the cost of airfare making things affordable while away can be a bit daunting. Fear not! After returning from her study abroad in Greece, Calli Jansen, our Michigan State University Student Ambassador, has compiled a list of a some quick tips on

Several major airline services have made new changes to their carry-on policies, some of you may find this a challenge to keep up with. Not knowing these new changes or how to best navigate them could easily cause you to experience dreaded travel delays. No one wants to miss out on the vacation they have

While Taiwan’s capital is home to plenty of attractions in its own right (and certainly worth the trip!), visitors to Taipei often miss the incredible gems located in the surrounding area. Taipei’s unique neighborhoods and nearby small towns are the perfect addition to any Taiwanese adventure. 1. Jiufen Looking to visit the town that looks

Thinking of visiting Sarajevo? You definitely should – it’s a beautiful city, and it’s perfect for travellers on a budget! With a very rich history, gorgeous architecture and friendly locals, it’s one of the best quaint cities in Southeastern Europe. But, there are several things about Sarajevo that all those articles won’t tell you. Like

This travelogue is about 3 friends embarking on a 20-day wilderness hike in one of the most beautiful alpine areas in northern Sweden: Sarek National Park. Sarek National Park The Sarek National Park is a national park in Jokkmokk Municipality, Lapland in northern Sweden. Established in 1909–1910, the park is one of the oldest national

Belfast is definitely a place to add to your bucket list, particularly if you’re interested in exploring a city’s more unique side. There are countless things to see in Belfast that some may not consider, and if you’ve got the freedom to spend leisure time in the city, take advantage of it. In order to

Crete is a wonderful place for a holiday as it has something for everyone. Crete is home to lots of Greece’s cultural heritage. It’s also a picturesque place that’s ideal for those who like to explore. Don’t visit a naturally beautiful place like Crete without checking out everything nature has to offer. 1. Visit Balos

Spain is a country that is renowned for its big, open squares that give large outdoor spaces for locals and tourists to take advantage of the sun and sit outside socialising. This is no different in Barcelona, as they have many squares throughout the city, offering amazing places to get a drink with food and

Travelling, even backpacking, can cost a lot of money and that means we have to be more conscious about budget.  If we are going to be able to visit those far off destinations we have always dreamed about and spend a decent amount of time there then this is vital. We need to find ways

Salmon fishing is a sport all Americans and Canadians love, blessed by the natural abundance of trout in the Americas and the yearly steelhead run from Alaska and Russia back into the rivers of North America and Canada, there is no doubt why so many of the worlds best trout fishing lures come from the

For many of us younger Vietnamese, Tet always had been something very important to our families, to our culture and to our people. However, we often don’t understand certain things that the older folks in the family usually say and do during these 3 important days of the Lunar New Year. Just like many of

Nearly 30 years ago, a young Daniel Humm peeled vegetables in Claridge’s. Little did he know that he would end up returning to that same spot – but this time with a lot more gravitas. Humm has opened his dream restaurant, Davies and Brook, with a moniker that credits its London location, on the corner

Do the Roaring Twenties signal the end of the Whimpering Teens? I couldn’t help wondering, listening to the robust grumbles of disapproval over tomato soup for dinner at a luxury detox weekend in Upminster. Glass House, a recently opened white-cubed retreat, jutting from isolated Essex green fields, takes its low-carb vegan food philosophy seriously. However,

The ruins of St Dwynwen’s Church stand on Llanddwyn, a narrow, rocky spit of land that becomes an island at high tide. The arched windows of its collapsed nave hold its scant remains aloft. Winter days often bring bone-rattling winds and relentless waves to this rugged speck on the south coast of Anglesey. On such

Everyone knows the best thing about staying at hotels, b&bs, inns, arms, what have you, is the breakfast. No hangover will ever stop you from making that cut-off point, whether that’s 10 or 11am. Foodie fiends will particularly appreciate these 10 wonderfully relaxed establishments, which combine an emphasis on great local ingredients with twists on

A neighbourhood guide on where to stay in Bangkok, as chosen by our resident expert, including the best hotels on Rattanakosin Island, along Sukhumvit Road, around Silom Road, along the Chao Praya River and in Chinatown. Rattanakosin Island Also known as Old Town and not quite an island, Bangkok’s historic centre stretches along the eastern bank

To celebrate Burns Night, Gavin Bell reveals a selection of the Scottish bard’s famous haunts It’s just an old cobblestone bridge spanning a pretty stream, but every year thousands of visitors come to see Ayrshire’s Brig o’ Doon, imagining a terror-stricken farmer and his horse fleeing across it, pursued by screaming banshees. This wondrous vision was