Chichen Itza: Everything you need to know before you visit.

Have you ever read a travel story in a newspaper or magazine (these days it is more likely to be a blog) and thought to yourself 'that i...

Have electric bikes ruined cycling in Europe?

The long slow drone of a pack of electric bicycles (e-bikes) approaches us from behind. They sound like a swarm of bees gathering into forma...

How to pay a parking fine in Germany: The frustrating tale of a 15 euro ticket.

I admit it - we did the wrong thing! I am the third most law-abiding person on the planet. Only the Dalai Lama and the Pope are ahead of me ...

Singapore's Light to Night Festival: Not quite Vivid Sydney but almost!

Vivid Sydney started on 25 May. If you are in Sydney, don't miss it. Without a doubt my favourite Sydney festival, Vivid draws tourists...

Travel Bloggers share their favourite must-read books and must-see films for destinations around the world.

Credit: The Whole World or Nothing Have you ever been to a destination where a book or film was a 'must-read', or 'must-see'...

Where Does Basa Come From? The confronting secret of Vietnamese fish farms.

Have you ever eaten basa fish? I have, but never again. Basa is a fish farmed in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Once upon a time if I heard th...