Plane vs Train to Eastern Europe
I wanted to go from Bristol to Krakow with my bike, returning from Prague a fortnight later. I’m flexible on the travel dates (within a couple of days). I prefer not to fly, so as… Plane vs Train to Eastern Europe
Cycling holidays
For years I’ve enjoyed cycle touring holidays, in the UK or further away. Trips have been from a week to three months, including the Outer Hebrides, Ireland, Lands End to John O’Groats, Hungary, Czech Republic,… Cycling holidays
My festival summers – summary
Since 2006 I’ve spent a lot of summer weekends at UK festivals. At some I’m a ticket-holder but at many I’m there as a volunteer, usually with Oxfam Festival Stewarding or Green Stewards. Volunteering is… My festival summers – summary
The trouble with Insure And Go travel insurance
A friend had an annual travel insurance policy from Insure And Go. She broke her arm and a camera whilst we were in France last month. We weren’t impressed with Insure And Go. Here’s some of… The trouble with Insure And Go travel insurance
Travel to France from the UK with Bikes
I needed to travel with five friends from Bristol (UK) to Cahors (France) in July 2008 (and go back again a couple of weeks later). Each of us needed to take a bike and some… Travel to France from the UK with Bikes
Cycle touring in The Lot, France
I spend 10 days cycle-touring in The Lot, France with five friends in July 2008. Here’s just a few thoughts that might be useful to other people considering the same: We had a great time!… Cycle touring in The Lot, France
Mountain biking week with Bonkers Frog Active Holidays
I spent a week in July 2008 mountain biking (and a little canoeing) with Bonkers Frog, a small activity holidays based in the Creuse region of France. I was there with my girlfriend, Carrie. We’re both reasonably… Mountain biking week with Bonkers Frog Active Holidays
China – my top tips for travellers
A friend asked me for some advice on planning a trip to China (I’m assuming a three week trip), here’s what I said (based on our trip, September-October 2007): I’d really recommend China – it’s… China – my top tips for travellers
Is immoral to lie to a monk?
“We’re married” she said to the novice with the tattoos and the orange robe. Buddhist novice monks in Laos usually start in their early teens but he’d waited until he was 32. Carrie didn’t know if an unmarried couple… Is immoral to lie to a monk?