Author: Elda Hamaker

When you move to a new country, it can be very easy to set up your new life without ever actually scratching beneath the surface of your new surroundings, culture and traditions. Of course, you will acclimatize yourself, get to know where the best grocery stores etc are but to truly understand your new country, it is vital that you dig a little deeper. I have been living in Mexico City for around 2 years now and it is only in the last year that I decided it was time I learned more about my new country. The ways...

    The UK is absolutely full of wonderful places to visit and you could never visit all of them in one trip. For that reason, I love to head back there as often as I can. I decided that it would be a nice idea to talk a bit more about some of the wonderful cities there. So read on to find out about a few of my very favourites. London This is the city to visit when you want to visit for history, architecture, culture, food and much more. It has quite literally everything for anyone going...

If you’re moving city due to work or just because you feel like a change of scenery then there’s lots to plan and consider. A lot of people will not have even visited their new destination before making the move, so getting prepared is essential because there’s a lot of research to do before the big move. One of the biggest things you need to consider is where you’re going to live – this was one of the major things that gave me sleepless nights before I left. Here are some great little tips for finding a great place...

I seem to be applying for visas constantly these days as my travels increase. Let’s be honest the visa process for most countries is not the easiest thing to do, but I do understand why they have to check everyone and make sure you have the correct documentation. I always like to be prepared before I even head down to the embassy to apply or enquire for a visa. I always make sure that I have some key documents with because it might be possible to apply for the visa on the day I visit the embassy. If you...

The native people of Punta Mita refer to the destination as a place for spiritual renewal, that’s a pretty accurate description for an island that is surrounded by the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean. In Punta Mita you are sure to find yourself relaxed, taking an adventure and exploring everything that this magical island has to offer. I love nothing more than looking at Punta Mita vacation rentals, choosing the right one for me and then planning everything I am going to do on my trip. I have spoken about my love for this place before and why...