Why is it we as humans seem to be drawn to danger? Personally, I love the satisfaction of doing something a little out of the ordinary, challenging and exciting. The rush of adrenaline and the satisfaction after achieving something crazy gives my hormones a boost. Consequently, when asked if I wanted to bike down the... Continue Reading →
Bolivia has the lowest GDP in South America with over 60% of its inhabitants living bellow the poverty line. Many people are scared to visit or holiday there for this reason. I am here to say that you must not let this put you off. By travelling in Bolivia you will generate revenue for the... Continue Reading →
York was first founded by the Roman 9th legion in 71 AD. They built a small fortress homing 6,000 soldiers, later York was captured by the Vikings (866 AD) and expanded. Today York is a walled city, with medieval cobble stone streets and an old, elaborate, ornate minister. York serves as a great day trip for... Continue Reading →
Getting around: Metro and buses: It is super easy to travel by public transport in Barcelona. I would recommend getting the T-10 Pass for zone 1. This will allow you to make 10 journeys in the city center (where all the main sites are situated). The T 10 costs € 9.95 and can be used on the... Continue Reading →
Up until day four our holiday was pretty jam packed seeing all the fascinating, stunning and exciting sites of Barcelona. So if you are lucky enough to have a fair few days make sure to dedicate one day to relaxing. This could be on the beach, in the air conditioned hotel or in a cafe... Continue Reading →
Barcelona has the best of both worlds, it offers a busy city life, with lots of fast paced activities while the city also provides a tranquil white sand beach to relax on with friends. To get a real feel of the beautiful city and this ever so appealing contrast you can take a cable car... Continue Reading →
Websites, books and fellow travelers claim the Sagrada Familia to be the number one site to see in Barcelona, having seen it, I can confirm that it is a spectacular work of art. It is astonishing to think that we, man kind have the ability to build such a ginormous, majestic, stunning building. Sagrada Familia's... Continue Reading →
Hopping off the air conditioned Spanish metro at station Catalunya and journeying up the escalators you will be greeted with the hustle and bustle of the lively city Barcelona, directly in front of you is the tree lined, commercial Ramblas Street. This district is highly touristic with all your holiday gimmicks, from restaurants to souvenir... Continue Reading →
Three years ago, I ventured alone half way across our planet to one of the world's most precious, majestic and fascinating regions, namely the Amazon rain-forest. I had only ever read about the Amazon in textbooks or seen it on the television. To enter the complex, ever changing haven of diverse life was an overwhelming experience I will... Continue Reading →
When going on holiday with your hard earned cash you really want to get the best exchange rates and lowest transaction fees as possible to make your money stretch. Why lose a bunch of money to your bank when its not necessary? Here are some top tips on how to save the pennies and get the most... Continue Reading →
We are going on a bear hunt 