Practical advice based on more than 30 years of travel. First-hand information on public transport, border crossings, budget travel and destinations around the world.
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there in the land of travel blogging. Bloggers trying to get ahead of the next person, or to game the system any which way they can, all for the sake of a sale, another affiliate sale, another dime in their back pocket.
I’m just trying to build credibility by offering you one of the most accurate travel blogs out there (for the places I have been, obviously).
Many of us have lost the ability to think for ourselves. We have been accustomed to our phones providing us with the answer. And if it doesn’t, we get confused, scared and lost.
Using El Kef as a base to visit the Mactaris Archaeological Site and the Bulla Regia Archaeological Site, plus notes on how to get to the Dougga Archaeological Site.
Taking the Translink X1 bus from Belfast to Dublin is the easiest way to cross the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Whether you are looking up the Translink X1 timetable, checking where the bus stops, or wondering how border crossings work post-Brexit, I’ve got you covered.
Want to visit the Northernmost Point of the African mainland, at Ras En Jela (رأس أنجلة) or Cape Angela in Tunisia, then this blog post is for you.
I’ll show you where to find the minivans that will take you most of the way and where to find the path that leads you to Ras en Jela.
Teotihuacán is the most popular day trip from Mexico City. It’s only 50 km away, and it is very easy to get there by bus. There is no need to take a tour. Perfect for independent travellers.
If you are in Mexico and looking for the Bank ATM with the lowest withdrawal fees, I’ve got you covered.
This post details which banks have the cheapest fees and which ones to avoid, and other practical tips for withdrawing money in Mexico.
This is coming up a lot in the search. Can I withdraw cash at an OXXO store in Mexico without a card?
I am assuming this is for foreigners, since it’s being asked in English.
This complete FAQ guide covers everything you need to know about taking the metro in Santo Domingo.
I visited Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second-largest city, commonly known as Xela, back in 2021.
From San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico, I took a night bus to Tapachula, crossed the Ciudad Hidalgo/Tecun Uman border, and then took a minivan to Coatepeque and finally a chicken bus to Quetzaltenango.
This is my own personal list of 16 things to see and do in Xela.