Book overview When the door is left ajar and your dance card is empty and you’re slipping down the batting order and you know that the old mountain-climbing, ocean-sailing, camping-in-the-mangroves-in-a-hammock old bastard is getting soft, yes is the answer. To everything.Umbrellas in the Jungle is a collection of short stories from nine months travelling in …
The Hidden Risks of Tight Trousers: Why Jeans and Leggings Don’t Belong on Your Flight
While comfort is often a priority when choosing airplane attire, opting for tight-fitting garments like jeans and leggings might be doing your health a disservice. Beyond the obvious discomfort during long hours of sitting, there are legitimate medical reasons to reconsider these wardrobe staples before your next flight. Compression Socks (Wiki) The primary concern revolves …
Your Essential Guide to Exploring Europe with a Eurail Pass
Dreaming of a European adventure by train? A Eurail Pass is your ticket to seamless, flexible, and scenic travel across up to 33 countries. Whether you’re a seasoned backpacker or a first-time explorer, this guide will help you navigate the world of Eurail and make the most of your journey. What is a Eurail Pass? …
Naples, Italy
Visit Naples It’s a city that assaults the senses in the most delightful way. From the chaotic energy of its streets to the breath-taking views of Mount Vesuvius. Visit Naples it’s a place where life is lived loudly and passionately. But for many, the true heart of Naples lies in its stomach – its food. …
New sleeper train plans to connect 100 European cities by 2035
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/nox-sleeper-train-europe-b2769417.html A new sleeper rail company has proposed a network of night trains connecting over 100 European cities by 2035. Berlin-based startup Nox aims to offer an affordable alternative to short-haul flights, operating overnight trains in Europe from 2027. Thibault Constant, co-founder of Nox, said: …
Statia
Posting about places can jog an old memory. Mention the Eastern Caribbean and I think of a Dutch island, Statia, when it was ruled from Curacao. I used to picnic on Zeelandia beach where we could find dinosaur eggs exposed by hurricane waves. Now it is a sanctuary where volunteers guard nesting turtles. On other …
The Traveller’s Tree
Whether you are fortunate enough to travel as far as Central America, or smart enough to be stuck somewhere else but interested in that region, there is a vast amount of information which you can access. As well as guidebooks, understanding what you can learn will be valuable if you take the effort to search …
Caribbean Travel Advice
Advice from an amateur which may be helpful: When you go to the web to find out how you can begin to learn about the fascinating area called the Caribbean you find that it actually is a set of very different places. It is important to realise that while it may be thought of as …
The Caribbean
The Caribbean is home to a vast number of islands, many of which are independent nations and others that are dependent territories. They are generally grouped into three main categories: the Lucayan Archipelago, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles. Here’s a list of some of the major islands and island nations/territories in the Caribbean: …
The Salt Path
Finding Solace on the Edge: A Journey of Resilience in “The Salt Path“ Raynor Winn’s “The Salt Path” is more than just a memoir; it’s a testament to the human spirit’s remarkable capacity for resilience, healing, and finding unexpected beauty amidst profound adversity. Published in 2018, this extraordinary debut chronicles an incredible journey of survival …