Andy Burrows

How to Get the Most out of Cambodia with a Backpack

Offering vibrant cities and towns, beautiful beaches, dense jungle and famous archaeological attractions, it is no wonder that Cambodia is quickly turning into one of the most popular backpacking destinations in the whole of Southeast Asia. The climate he... Read >

Safe and Secure Backpacking in Cambodia

Home to the world famous Angkor Wat, Cambodia is quickly becoming one of the most popular backpacking destinations in the whole of Southeast Asia. This is a great place to visit during the Christmas season as it offers travellers the chance to swap the sn... Read >

Best seasons for vacations in Phuket

Phuket is popular all year round. This is the major tropical island in Thailand's enviable archipelago and it is also the biggest, much larger than its closest competitor which is Koh Samui. Phuket is the third most popular tourist destination in Thailand... Read >

The diverse cultures of Penang

Georgetown Georgetown, the capital and largest city in Penang Island, became one of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites in July 2008. The interesting British, Chinese, and Malay architecture found throughout Georgetown is just one of the reasons why t... Read >

A guide to beach daytrips from Pattaya

If you don't fancy venturing far from your hotel, there are plenty of beach daytrip options close at hand. Just around the headland from Pattaya is Jomtien Beach, a short taxi ride away. The layout here is less cramped, giving you more leg room in which t... Read >

Arriving at Johannesburg Airport, what to expect

If you are arriving at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport by air, you'll find yourself 14 miles east of the city centre. Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport is currently in the process of a complete refurbishment but still provides effici... Read >

Peace of mind for you and your new home

You will therefore need to think about a combination of home and travel insurance. Fortunately, this doesn't mean you will have to spend hours looking for the best policy or spend lots of money making sure you get the required coverage. For comprehensi... Read >

A luxurious break in London’s theatre land

To find the best in theatre tickets and accommodation deals in the English capital, take a look at theatre-break-discounts.co.uk. Here you will discover the chance to arrange a trip to your favourite London show in just a couple of minutes. For as lit... Read >

Arriving at Glasgow Prestwick International Airport, what to expect

The airport began life back in 1934 when it was nothing more than an area used for private planes. WWII saw its profile and status raised as it became a major centre for the receiving and onward dispatching of American planes. Aircraft production became a... Read >

Arriving at Orlando Sanford International Airport, what to expect

The airport is situated in Sanford, Florida, in close proximity to Orlando. Due to its greater distance from Florida's main attractions, Sanford International Airport serves as the secondary airport in the region, the primary airport being Orlando Interna... Read >

Arriving at Stansted International Airport, what to expect

Servicing about 24 million passengers per year, Stansted now ranks as the third-busiest airport in the UK. It flies to 160 destinations in 34 countries, almost all of which are in Europe, and has emerged as the main budget airline hub in the UK in the pas... Read >

Where to go wining and dining in Bangkok

First-time visitors might find Bangkok a bit overwhelming, especially when finding a nice place to dine. A dizzying array of Bangkok restaurants is located around town, with all kinds of food imaginable. Most of the upscale places usually have an extensiv... Read >

Bangkok's Khao San road – hippy haven or essential budget travel hangout?

Property owners on and around the street were wise to the fact that a potentially lucrative situation was staring them in the face and subsequently sought to capitalise on it by opening up their homes to those seeking accommodation cheaper than was availa... Read >

Sailing from Phuket for a day

The marine industry has shot up since the Thai government lowered boat import tax from 200 per cent down to 0 per cent. Sailors here will not want for spectacular scenery and sailing. The deep-blue water sailing of the Andaman Sea off the west coast is a ... Read >

A guide to Phuket’s best beaches

Located midway along the west coast, Phuket's number one and most visited beach is Patong; a behemoth in terms of tourist numbers and reputation. The beach is quite nice here, although the whole package of shops, restaurants and bars is what gives this be... Read >