Enjoy stunning scenery from Oslo to Bergen via Flam, Norway
Oslo to Bergen via Flam offers travellers some of the most stunning scenery on the planet. The Bergensbanen, the Oslo to Bergen railway, is considered one of the most picturesque in Europe. However, enjoying much more of Norway’s spectacular vistas can be accomplished...
Attractive budget accommodation in London: Palmers Lodge
Updated August 18, 2025 Budget accommodation in London is difficult to find. A stay of any length can be cost-prohibitive for the average traveller. Enter Palmers Lodge, a hostel housed in an elegant 19th-century manor house a short walk from Swiss Cottage underground...
Buying a SIM Card in Australia
Updated August 17, 2025 While eSIMs are convenient for some destinations, there are occasions when physical SIM cards have advantages over their eSIM counterparts. For extended visits down under, a physical SIM card is my preferred choice and buying a SIM card in...
33 Magical sights on a self-guided walking tour Sydney
Updated August 15, 2025 Most visitors to Sydney have a travel list that includes the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, and points in between. If you fall into this category, my suggested self-guided walking tour Sydney (with a few short ferry and train rides)...
4 Simple approaches to ethical animal tourism
Updated January 14, 2025 How do you practise ethical animal tourism? Occasionally in my travels, I’m forced to confront my attitudes towards animal welfare and its relationship to tourism. Before a trip to Morocco, it had been relatively easy. I steered clear of zoos...About
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