Going to the US Open in NYC: Tips for newbies & returning fans

First time going to the US Open in NYC? If that’s an enthusiastic “Yes!”, get ready for an incredible time as the legends and new blood battle it out on the tennis courts.

20-year old Carlos Alcarez just pulled off a hard fought win in the UK, defeating 36-year old Novak Djokovic, a 7-time Wimbledon champion.… Continue reading

How to join the Wimbledon Queue – 2024 Guide

Queuing at Wimbledon is the very unconventional and highly effective way to get tickets to the prestigious Grand Slam event. Since prestigious and attainable rarely go together, I recommend that you don’t sleep on this opportunity. The Queue is a unique proposition; you won’t find it at the Australian Open, nor Roland Garros, nor the US Open.… Continue reading

Best Things to Do on Isle of Portland

Isle of Portland tends to be an elusive stop for visitors to Dorset. Which is exactly why I’ve decided to explore it for the day.

Perhaps it’s the isolated location, sitting there all by itself just beyond Weymouth. Or, maybe it simply gets overlooked because most people can’t help but make a beeline to popular spots along the gorgeous Jurassic Coast.… Continue reading

Inca Bridge in Machu Picchu: Everything you need to know

Inca Bridge in Machu Picchu is an unexpected bonus when visiting Peru’s most famous attraction. You have to see it to believe it.

The bridge clings to a sheer rock wall hundreds of feet high. There’s only one way to get there: the original Inca path along a steep mountain.… Continue reading

Harrismith Beach, a Hidden Gem in Barbados

Harrismith Beach in Barbados is tucked in a secluded bay along the rugged southeastern coast. Be forewarned: it is not an easy find.

But when did that fact stop any adventurous traveller before?

For those determined to find a true hidden gem on the island, Harrismith Beach quietly awaits you below a wall of coral cliffs.… Continue reading

Cotswold Way Walk: Tormarton to Wotton-under-Edge

Today was a day of firsts. The first groundbreaking event to occur was…I hiked in rain for the first time. Backpack on, rain pummelling down – the whole shebang.

Oh, England.

More importantly, it’s my first multi-day hike. I’m walking the Cotswold Way.… Continue reading

Roseberry Topping walk in North Yorkshire

Roseberry Topping hill is a standout landmark in North Yorkshire.It is by no means the tallest peak in the North York Moors, but its unique appearance certainly puts it on its own special pedestal.

And while impressive to look at from the road, the experience of climbing to the hill summit for the view is even sweeter.… Continue reading

Visiting Tikal without a guide: what you should know

Visiting Tikal is a MUST for anyone planning a trip to Guatemala. If that’s you then, boy, are you in for a treat. Think awe-inspiring pyramids, ornate hieroglyphic inscriptions, elaborate burial sites.

It’s one of the best Mayan ruins you can ever visit.… Continue reading

Visiting Staithes, an Idyllic Fishing Village in North Yorkshire

Discovering places such as the fishing village of Staithes on the Yorkshire coast has been a highlight of my summer in the UK. What is surprising to me is how little I hear folks rave about this coastal section of England (never, actually).… Continue reading