[ Written by Rita | 17 May 2013 | One Comment | ]
30 inspiring travel quotes

North, south, east and west… No Dorothy, we’re not in Kansas anymore, we’re in London, the city that currently holds the accolade Style Capital of the World; and that gingham smock just ain’t going to cut it. It’s often struck me how our nation’s capital seems to be split into four distinct districts, all with their own fabulous shopping, identity and style. Yet with so much on offer, it can …

[ Written by Alex | 16 May 2013 | 3 Comments | ]

The streets of New York usually allow only two viewing directions: People either stare upwards or gaze down from the city’s skyscrapers, either looking to catch some rays of the rare sunlight or exploring the urban canyon far away from the noise of the busy streets.
But this wouldn’t be New York if it didn’t offer another perspective. Besides the streets, the subway, the skyline, and the skyscraper, there is another, …

[ Written by Cordula | 14 May 2013 | One Comment | ]

I have never been on a cruise. Actually, that’s not entirely true, I’ve done loads of boat trips. I cruised down countless rivers, the odd sea and one time I even spent 5 straight days and nights on a boat from Manaus to Belem in Brazil, sleeping in hammocks and spending the day drinking beers and tanning on the roof top. I’ve just never been on an actual cruise ship, …

[ Written by Katja | 12 May 2013 | One Comment | ]

The scooters, mopeds and motorbikes of Vietnam are interesting. Definitely an experience… Scooters are in sheer abundance on the roads of Vietnam. There’s an estimated 3.1 million in the capital city of Ho Chi Minh (also known as Saigon) and the streets are crammed full of the buzzing two-wheelers. The roads are a semi-organised chaos with manic overtaking, swerving, frantic last minute turns, zigzagging… ploughing through it on the back …

[ Written by Sophie | 7 May 2013 | One Comment | ]

Road trip check-list: you have the vehicle, the maps, an enthusiastic travel companion and the perfect soundtrack. But what clothes should you pack?
Sure, you could solve this by settling for comfy tracksuits, but you don’t want to be caught wearing them on every photo from your trip (unless of course you are going for the full-on gangsta look: in this case add mad sneakers, heavy beats and a set of …

[ Written by Marie C | 5 May 2013 | 3 Comments | ]

This is a quick and yummy instruction to travel baking. There are plenty of people who claim that their cake is the best, but with one bite of this one you will be flabbergasted. It is a rich moist travel cake with lots of different flavours able to let your tastebuds run wild!  There simply is no cake quite like it in the world, so try it and you will …

[ Written by marie | 2 May 2013 | No Comment | ]

Russian photographer, Murad Osmann, found that both his passion for photography, travel and his love for his girlfriend could form the perfect Instagram photography project. “Follow Me To” shows an intimate journey of Osmann’s journey through the world being trustingly led by his mysterious beloved who never shows her face, all on his Instagram account @muradosmann.

Born in the mountains of Dagestan in Russia, Osmann moved to Moscow where he discovered …

[ Written by Sophie | 2 May 2013 | One Comment | ]

It’s no secret the treasures of Europe call out a siren song to travelers the world over. Sparkling coastlines, golden beaches, architectural gems and a thick, melting soup of cultural, historical and culinary delights tempt and enchant explorers from all four corners of the earth.
And what better time of year to start planning a European getaway than spring? After all, springtime in Europe is a time of cerulean skies and …

[ Written by Alex | 1 May 2013 | No Comment | ]

“Damn it, I forgot my sunglasses ”
“And I left my pillow”
“Do you really think we can manage 6 weeks without a camping cooker?”
“Maybe we should have bought one?”
“Maybe we should have.”
Last summer a friend and I felt spontaneous and decided to hit the road on a whim. That’s so fun and romantic isn’t it? Yes. It’s also the best way to forget about a million little things you won’t notice …

[ Written by marie | 28 Apr 2013 | No Comment | ]

We all know that the finest cities in the world – New York, London, Paris – are full of the finest people. And when I say “finest” I mean weirdest, of course. The strangest, quirkiest and most odd individuals who bring the city colour at night, sunshine in winter and keep the world turning.
The Humans of New York is a website – nay, a movement – dedicated to identifying …

[ Written by Frankie | 27 Apr 2013 | No Comment | ]