27 Oct 2026

Is Saint Helena Expensive? What a Week Really Cost Us

Saint Helena sounds like it ought to be eye-wateringly expensive, because it’s one of the most remote inhabited…

19 Oct 2026

We Spent 5 Days in South Georgia on an Antarctica Cruise: Was It Worth It?

We spent 5 days in South Georgia on a 21 night cruise to Antarctica, which is a lot…

13 Oct 2026

Santiago to Valparaíso: Day Trip or Overnight Stay?

If you’re staying in Santiago, Valparaíso is the obvious outing, and the first question is whether to go…

9 Oct 2026

Iași to Chișinău by Bus (and What About the Train?)

If you’re in Iași and want to get to Chișinău, the bus is the easy answer. I took…

6 Oct 2026

What a Namibia Self-Drive Trip Really Cost Us

We drove 1,580.3 miles (2,543.2 km) around Namibia in March and April 2025. The petrol cost £193.19. Here…

3 Oct 2026

How to Get to Saint Helena from the UK

There is exactly one way to get to Saint Helena from the UK now, and it is by…

1 Nov 2025

Overland Europe: How to plan a multi-country train + bus itinerary skipping capitals and major hubs

Discover how to craft a slow-travel overland loop across Europe - by train, bus and ferry - skipping…

21 Oct 2025

What Is Slow Travel? How to Plan a Meaningful, Slower-Paced Trip

Introduction In a world where travel often means racing from one hotspot to the next, slow travel offers…