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...
20 Effective ways to avoid germs during your hotel stay
Updated February 24, 2025 Don’t let bacteria, viruses, fungi, or bed bugs in hotel accommodation spoil your trip. Before booking, unpacking, and settling in, get into the habit of adopting a routine that incorporates ways to avoid germs during your hotel stay....
A detailed cold-weather packing list for carry-on travel
Is it possible to pack essentials for cold-weather travel in carry-on luggage? While the temperatures on my Norwegian coastal voyage weren’t as brutal as some I’ve experienced in the Canadian North, my cold-weather packing list contributed to an enjoyable voyage on...
Hurtigruten Norway Coastal Express Review and Guide
Heralded as ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Voyage’ by Lonely Planet, a Hurtigruten Norway Coastal Express voyage is not a cruise. Or it’s not a typical cruise. It’s an educational and culinary experience on a working ship that stops at many coastal communities while...
17 Effective tips on protection from pickpockets
Updated December 18, 2024 Lurking under the cover of some of the world’s most beautiful cities are hordes of pickpockets whose mission is to separate travellers from their cameras, purses, phones, and wallets. Use these tips on protection from pickpockets to not...About
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