Are you a good traveller?
The way I see it, there are two main categories of travellers: the vacationers and the explorers. The vacationers travel abroad to rest from their jobs, their responsibilities, or to escape bad weather. They take […]
Archive for category: Plan
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5 great pedestrian towns
I don’t like cars. There, I’ve said it. I’m both nervous and uncomfortable driving them, and annoyed by constantly having to dodge them and breath in their fumes as a pedestrian. In most countries, drivers […]
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To tour or not to tour – Part 2
How do you pick a tour? So you’ve read Part 1: When does it make sense to go on a package tour, and you’ve decided that you want to go on a tour. There is […]
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My favourite country
When I tell people I have visited over 50 countries, they often ask me: “So, which one is your favourite?” Sorry to disappoint you. There isn’t just one. In fact, I would re-visit most countries without […]
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Review of Tir Nan Og (Kingston, Canada)
A sudden rain shower chases me into the nearest restaurant and, as luck would have it, it is none other than Tir Nan Og, an Irish pub occupying one of the oldest buildings in Kingston. […]
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To tour or not to tour – Part 1 (when to go on a package tour)
When does it make sense to go on a package tour? One of the aims of BigTravelNut is to encourage you to travel independently, and show you how to do so economically. However, there are […]
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7 great fall destinations
If you didn’t get to travel this summer, don’t worry. Many great destinations are at their best in fall. (If you live in the southern hemisphere, this should read “if you didn’t get to travel […]
