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Visit Malta in Winter

The dreary winter weather that the United Kingdom offers can make us all want some winter sun. There are many places within shooting distance that could tempt us. From Goa to the Canaries to Sharm El Sheikh, we have the choices, it’s just about knowing what we want. Malta is an archipelago in the Mediterranean. […]

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Barcelona’s Coolest Bars

With current high speed train or tgv trains to Barcelona departing from Paris, there is always a good reason to visit the fine cuisine and sandy beaches of Catalonia. Barcelona’s nightlife is one of the most exciting and if you are in this Spanish city, you should not miss the best bars in the city. […]

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The Coolest City in Spain: Barcelona!

Spain is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, and for good reason. It’s location in Western Europe ensures it enjoys a 1st world tourism infrastructure. There are countless beaches, cities and beautiful countryside to enjoy in Spain, but one city in particular stands out among them all is the one and only, […]

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Planning a Group Tour of NYC’s Music History

New York City’s music history is not a single story. It is a patchwork of venues, studios, and neighborhoods that each birthed distinct genres and movements. For a group — whether 6 friends or 20 colleagues — the challenge is not finding things to see. It is fitting the essential sites into a walking order […]

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Rocking Out in Rome: Where to Go Out and Let Your Hair Down

Rome may be one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, but is more often thought of for the Colosseum or the Vatican than for its nightlife. The Italian capital does, however, have some great places to go out and here you’ll find just a few of them. Casa Del Jazz, Viale di Porta Ardeatina […]

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Songs for the Solo Traveller

You sit down at a two-top in a foreign city. The waiter asks, “Just one?” and you nod, feeling the weight of every other diner’s eyes. The menu blurs. You scroll your phone to look busy. The silence between courses feels like a spotlight. That was me in Lisbon, June 2026. I had 14 more […]

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Where to Rock Out in Sydney

You’ve landed in Sydney. You want loud guitars, cold beer, and a room where the band actually sounds good. Not a cover band playing “Wonderwall” at 9pm on a Tuesday. Where do you go? I spent a month hitting every venue I could find — from the sticky-floored dives in Newtown to the polished rooms […]

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Three Tricks for Great Cheap Music in London

Most people assume a night of live music in London means spending £80 on a standing ticket at Brixton Academy, then another £15 for two pints. That version of London exists. But it’s not the only one. There’s a parallel London where you hear world-class classical musicians in a hall with near-perfect acoustics for £8. […]

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The Playlist: Top 5 Essential Artists for a Southeast Asian Road Trip

You’re six hours into a drive from Chiang Mai to Pai. The road snakes through 762 curves. Your phone is on 12% battery. And the playlist you grabbed from a random blog post just played its fourth consecutive song with a generic acoustic guitar and a guy singing about California. That’s not going to work. […]

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Rock N’ Roll Destinations: Jamaica

Most people picture Jamaica and hear reggae. Bob Marley. Rastafari. Lazy beach vibes. That’s real, but it’s only half the story. Jamaica’s musical DNA runs deeper — through ska, rocksteady, and a raw, rebellious rock n’ roll energy that shaped punk, two-tone, and even early hip-hop. If you’re chasing the sound that changed the world, […]

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