Over the past decade, I’ve travelled almost non-stop and visited over 35 countries. During that time I’ve amassed a huge collection of dos and don’ts. Travel is all about making your own mistakes, but if you would like to learn from mine or if you just need that little push to send you on your way, you’ll find it here.
I visited the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Germany, and got some sweet views of the stunning scenery. Some info about the history of the Palace, why it was built, how you can visit, and why its builder was mysteriously found dead.
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It wasn’t until 20-something party-travel writer Vince Gibbs was getting sick of the European party scene, and travelling up the coast of Portugal, that he thought about giving the beers a rest and waxing up a stick. The results were epic. Here’s how you can do it too.
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50-something traveller and photographic expert Rob Gibbs reckons roadtrips are necessary to the very essence of his soul. One of his US favourites is the Pacific Coast Highway in California- he’s done it 3 times for Pete’s sake!
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American actress Loretta Young once said “Love isn’t something you find. Love is something that finds you”. Though she had a point, the problem with Love is that, being blind and all, it could be looking for you in Norway or Thailand. That’s right- Love may be confused about the continent in which you reside. If you’re at home, stuck inside a shell preventing the petals of love from raining down upon thee, some travel may be a blessing. But be aware that travel can itself be the shell which imprisons you. Here’s some tips to using your wanderlust to your romantic advantage and finding love on the road.
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It’s almost the perfect fantasy. “Quit your job and travel the world!” But what if I told you that you shouldn’t? About ten years ago in Norway, I got an email from my boss back home with some bad news.
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Rob Gibbs is an Australian travel photographer, wedding photographer and former police forensics photographer who has been shooting what he sees for 40 years. Last week in Part 1, he discussed buying a camera and using aperture, shutter speed and ISO to shoot better travel photos. This week, we’re going to dive into the art of photography- metering, composition, post-production, and presenting your work.
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Photography is a unique blend of science and art. If you are artistic, this will help you to grasp some of the more technical aspects of photography, and if you are a more analytical person, you may need to bone up in the creative areas of subject matter and composition. The word ‘photography’ literally means light drawing. This is extremely important to remember. Think of the image sensor in your camera as a canvas to capture the wondrous things you will encounter in your travels!
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Are you planning on travelling this year? If so, it’s more likely than not you’ll be dealing with foreign currency, be that greenbacks in the US, rands in South Africa, or even neuvo sols in Peru. Given this, what happens to the foreign exchange rate this year will mean the difference between whether you end up with a large pile of bank notes, or just a few coppers. So what do the forex Gods have in mind? I spoke with Peter Lavelle of foreign exchange specialist Pure FX, to determine the currencies of interest in 2014.
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Griping about the discomfort of flying is a thoroughly modern first-world phenomenon. Here’s how you can relax and enjoy the magic of flight, whether you’re a frequent or infrequent traveller.
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The difference between people who travel, and those that want to but never do, is not just determination (which is also important), but creativity in determination. Travel can be a regular feature in your life, if you’re creative and motivated enough. Before my 22nd year was done, I had visited the USA, Thailand, much of Europe, had been all over Scandinavia, Singapore, Tahiti, Estonia and the Maldives! How did I do it? Read on for some further ideas!
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