5 Things To Do in Phuket
Phuket has a lot more to offer than Australian bars, ping pong shows, cheap clothing and overcrowded beaches.
On my quest to find more, I created a list of the top 5 things to do in Phuket.
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Author Archives: Richard
Street Art in Berlin
One of the reasons to visit Germany is for the street art in Berlin.
For years, notorious artists have taken to the brush and bricks to place their mark upon the walls.
These artworks display powerful and inspiring messages and are able to be viewed from the street.
Go and see these popular pieces whilst they still remain; either by bike or on foot. […]
Russian Tourist Trip Experience
As I step off the plane into the somewhat chilly Russian spring weather, the only thing colder is the not-so-welcoming death stare of a Russian policeman in the entry tunnel.
Getting through customs was not a problem, even for someone who looks Southern European (I had been warned I may have some trouble). […]
Getting an Italian Working Holiday Visa
Information for the Italian working holiday visa is difficult to come across. Considering there is no information on the subject it’s almost as if there no one has ever done it before.
I will outline all the requirements and the process to the best of my knowledge regarding applying for and getting an Italian Working Holiday Visa. […]
How To Get a Russian Visa
The process of obtaining a Russian Visa is quite simple in the United Kingdom, and I am sure the process is the same in most other commonwealth countries.
The first step of obtaining a a Visa is to get an invite from a Hostel or Tour Company.
We made a reservation with Friday Hostel in Moscow and they were able to send us through an invite at 14euro per person. […]
How Much Money a Russian Trip Costs
I recently traveled to Russia and noted down every ruble I spent, I compiled it into a spreadsheet and found out the total over the course of 7 days.
Using the google docs spreadsheet below, you can clearly see how much money a Russian Trip costs… through the eyes, or rather, wallet, of a tourist at least. […]
Getting From Domededovo Airport to Red Square
During my stay in Russia I was warned against using taxis; specifically the gypsy taxis.
Stepping outside of the Airport we were surrounded by cabbies asking us in broken English where we were going and if we wanted a taxi, it was relentless. We found a better way for getting from Domededovo Airport to Red Square […]
How Much Money Food in Russia Costs
Whilst in Moscow, Russia for 7 days, I started noting down the cost of food.
I wanted to know how it scaled against the rest of the world in terms of affordability for food, through the eyes and wallet of a tourist.
During my trip I ate at a few different places, of which includes; chain, fast food, local, stadiums, ethnic, sit down, take away. […]