Travel Tips

SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOU SHOULD KNOW
We are all familiar with Southern California from TV and movies, but there are a number of things that will surprise you on your first visit. They definitely surprised me when I first came to California as a teenager! Since then I have not only lived in LA for almost...

SANTA MONICA TO LAX BY BUS – A STEP-BY-STEP-REVIEW
Getting to LAX without a car can be quite a challenge. In most cases Uber is your best option but on my recent trip to Southern California I had already more than maxed out my travel budget so was looking for a cheaper option. Luckily, I was at the Inn at Venice...
DISCOVER CORNWALL WITHOUT A CAR
Do you want to visit Cornwall but have no desire to drive? I don't blame you - driving on the left side of the road, narrow streets, and a lot of traffic can make driving in Cornwall quite challenging. For years I was thinking of touring Cornwall but decided against...
SOLO DINING – THE LAST FRONTIER
Dining solo is probably one of most difficult things when travelling on your own. Even if you - like me - enjoy solo trips, meals can be more difficult. Most of us are nervous when going to a restaurant alone and eating on your own can be pretty boring. And let’s face...
GERMAN RESTAURANT ETIQUETTE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you wondering about German restaurant etiquette? Maybe you are planning a trip to Germany but are unsure about the local "rules" for dining out? No worries - this post will tell you all you need to know! Trying new foods and experiencing the culture are definitely...
HOW TO PLAN A LUXURY TRIP ON A BUDGET
Do you love luxury trips but think they are out of reach because your budget is limited? No worries - they are ways to stretch your budget to make travelling much more luxurious. You can travel on any budget and each kind of trip has its own highs (and lows). But if I...