There is no denying it – I am a beach fanatic. It wasn’t always the case. It wasn’t till 2006 that I discovered my passion for the sun, the sand, and the water. Since then, however, I haven’t been able to control this passion. When I saw Lonely Planet’s list of [...]

People travel for different reasons. If someone asks you why you travel, what will you say? Some people travel to get away from the tediousness of their daily lives. They don’t care where they go or what they do, as long as they have a change of scenery. Others travel to [...]

After five years I’ve moved out of BedZed and into a new flat in Bethnal Green. What started as an experiment in sustainable living is now a pretty well known case study in eco building and overall can be considered a massive success. Technically, the flat that I lived in was flawless. Billl Dunster’s belief [...]

Next to airfare, accommodations usually take up a huge chunk of one’s travel budget. In fact, sometimes, airfares can be cheaper than hotels. This is especially true if you fly on a budget airline. However, there are many ways by which you can find cheap (or maybe even free) accommodations. You [...]