Category: Reflections On Travel

Discover the very best of Tel Aviv with this complete first-time visitor’s guide, covering everything from neighbourhoods, beaches and food to costs, transport and the experiences that make Israel’s vibrant coastal city unforgettable.

Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv is infamous amongst travellers for being seriously heavy with security. Horror stories of innocent travellers being detained for hours, missing flights and intrusive luggage checks are the norm, and the average traveller is often paranoid about strip searches and heavy interrogations, but is it really that bad?…

A sunrise over Masada is spectacular, but the real reason to visit lies in the story beneath your feet. Explore one of Israel’s most extraordinary archaeological sites and discover the history, tragedy and resilience that transformed an isolated desert fortress into one of the Holy Land’s most enduring landmarks.

Jerusalem’s Old City is unlike anywhere else on Earth. For first-time visitors, it can feel confusing, overwhelming and impossible to fully appreciate in a single visit. This guide explains how to explore it with confidence, understand the four quarters, look beyond the famous landmarks and experience the history, culture and atmosphere that make the Old…

To walk through Jerusalem is to walk through thousands of years of history. Discover why understanding the Holy City’s past transforms the experience of visiting it today, and why few places on Earth offer such a profound connection to the people, events and ideas that shaped our world.

The Alhambra may be the reason many travellers come to Granada, but the city itself is the reason you should stay. Explore centuries of Moorish history, wander the Albaicín and Sacromonte, eat your way through legendary tapas bars and discover one of Andalucía’s most captivating cities. Here is the ultimate list of the best things…

Across the Guadalquivir from Seville’s grand palaces and monumental centre lies Triana, a neighbourhood shaped by flamenco, ceramics, working-class traditions and a fiercely independent identity. I discovered it completely by accident, wandering across the bridge on a whim, and found a side of Seville where history, food, music and everyday life came together in one…

Every first-time backpacker makes mistakes. From overpacking and rigid itineraries to budgeting, travel health and insurance, learn the most common backpacking mistakes and how to avoid them so you can travel with more confidence from day one.

Barcelona may not be the cheapest city in Spain, but some of its greatest experiences won’t cost you a thing. Explore ancient streets, admire Gaudí and Modernista architecture, relax on Mediterranean beaches, discover incredible viewpoints and experience Catalan culture without spending a single euro.