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Best and Worst Cities to Live in the World

Which locations around the world provide the best or the worst living conditions? A report has been published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, EIU Report 2012 (by the Economist). The rating is calculated by a liveability score of 140 cities, reached through category weights. The categories are stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. […]

First Class on British Airways

Spoilt. First Class on British Airways, after years of collecting I finally indulged by using my frequent flyer points to upgrade and experience what its like to travel in upper class. Here I am with champagne in hand, warm nuts, pillow placed behinds my head, 30000 feet on a 747 jet to London from Moscow. […]

Riding the Moscow Metro

Possibly the grandest interiors of any public transport system in the world! With over 9 million passengers per day, it is busier than New York City and London combined. Lit with chandeliers from end to end, lined with marble and decorate reliefs, one can’t help but be impressed by its grand and opulent interior, a […]

Fastest trains in Russia

Sapsan, the fastest trains in Russia, travelling at up to 250 km/h (155 mph) and a total length of 250 metres (820 ft) for each ten-car train, connecting St Petersburg and Moscow in just over 3.5 hours. Known as the “Peregrine Falcon” in Russian (Сапсан), the train is part of the Siemens Valero family of trains […]

Amsterdam – Losing its Edge

Amsterdam will become a different place when the new laws come into effect here bringing an end to drug tourism in Amsterdam. Soon coffee shops will become members clubs but this doesn’t mean those visiting can’t take or enjoy smoking pot openly. It just means it is likely to push the sales onto the streets […]

Traveling through life

Traveling through life Ageing, experience changes , lessons, accomplishments, failures, sorrow, respect Those we meet and those we keep Family trees, friendship chains and links The outside is showing wear, inside requires maintaining The only certainty in life is that we will eventually walk to that door of no return. WiseWords by Joe Mendonca […]

First Class on-board SouthWestTrains

I did an upgrade on SouthwestTrains from London to Bournemouth and wanted to know what do you get for paying that extra bit more? The difference is minimal from the standard class which already is comfortable and new, first-class seats offer a separate cabin with slightly better seats that recline, some with table, and power outlets […]

Finnair Lounge – Helsinki

The white decor, padded walls, lighting of the Finnair Lounge immediately have a wow factor about it, modern and contemporary. Though it looks the part, it does have some unusual characteristics for a business lounge. The reclining chairs facing the runway look comfortable but lack any power outlets for charging mobile devices including laptops. Instead […]

Getting Guaranteed Blue Sky

It’s been more than 14 days since the sun has spread its rays on the ground in London, continuous clouds , rain and showers have obstructed the glowing rays of light to penetrate through. The only solution I’ve found in cracking the way to get some glance at seeing any bright blue sky is making […]

Amsterdam – End of Drug Tourism?

The days of visiting Amsterdam for the joy of openly smoking and using recreational drugs could soon come to an end after new Dutch legislation threatens drug tourism. The present right-wing coalition government is pushing to restrict the operations of the coffee shops and to prohibit the sale of the drugs to nonresidents. If the […]

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Around the World in 10 Days – “Make it Count”

Possibly one of the best travel videos I’ve seen that also has an important message. Contracted by Nike, filmmaker Casey Neistat and his buddy Max “make it count” by using Nike’s money to fund a 10-day round the world adventure that saw them visit Paris, London and a host of other interesting destinations before running out of money. The […]

Skiathos G-Festival

The less known island of Skiathos in Greece, as featured in the Mamma Mia film, is to host the Skiathos Gay Culture Festival in July 2012, in what could become an annual event of art exhibitions, beach parties, V.I.P. parties, beach wrestling and beauty competitions. The festival intends to promote gay culture and involves art […]

United States Authorities to decide who can visit Canada, Mexico and Cuba

New rules require British Airways and other airlines flying to certain airports outside America to submit passengers’ personal data to United States Authorities. The information is checked against a “No Fly” list containing tens of thousands of names. Even if the flight plan steers well clear of US territory, travellers whom the Americans regard as […]

World’s Most Visited Cities – 2010

London gets knocked off the top spot in figures released from Euromonitor International Top City Destinations Ranking, covering 100 of the world’s leading and most dynamic cities in terms of international tourist arrivals. After recording a decline in 2009, international arrivals to countries regained growth in 2010. Star performers in 2010 were emerging city destinations […]

Travel Predictions for 2012

As the economic agenda continues to dominate, the travel and tourism research team at Euromonitor International takes a look at what will be hot in travel and tourism during 2012. Europe is set to face a tough year, with recession imminent, which will weaken tourism demand. However, opportunities exist in emerging regions, from Africa to […]

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Occupy London Movement – The Debate

The Occupy London Movement started as a way to oppose government rules and regulations regarding the banking and financial institutions, in regards to the banking system that got saved by public money, and where wealth is kept in the top 1%. Find a system that is sustainable, and just, with true democracy of the people. […]