The first Travel Rants poll is an important one – as a consumer blog one of my aims is to educate travellers and I would like to find out how many of you read the holiday terms and conditions before you book your holiday.

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To the dear readers of Wandalust: Please accept my apologies for not being there for the past 2 months. Real life and work got in the way. With “real life”, I mean my 2 young kids. At work, we've had some emergencies which meant that I had to travel even more than usual. No, those are not valid excuses. I have been doing this for years and I know very well that things come up and I should have been prepared. I should have had “buffer” posts to keep flyaway active during my absence. I should have managed my time properly, from the very beginning. I am sorry. In any case, things are back to normal, with work and real life. Today, I spent a considerable amount of time on my research and my writing. I have enough output to make sure that “future emergencies” are well taken cared of. This, I promise. But please do not be misled by that graphic on the left of an envelope and some green bucks. It does not mean that I am giving away money. I just thought that the envelope seemed apt and the green made it look more interesting. hehe. Now that we are back to regular programming, you can again expect posts about real travel experiences and tips I have learned through the years as an expatriate and traveler. In addition, I will share with you information from other resources which I think will help you a lot in your future travels. Thanks for listening. Let's keep traveling!
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Car enthusiasts in Vegas have a quartet of events taking place in October that are sure to please. From classic cars to the latest dream cruisers, here’s a look at events you’ll not want to miss:

If you prefer your motor events old school, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway is hosting two events this weekend that may be more your speed.

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The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, just to the west of central London, is one of the most densely populated authorities in Britain and also one of the wealthiest. Its one of the smallest boroughs geographically, almost boot shaped and running from the River Thames in the south to Kensal Green in the north, extending westwards from Knightsbridge and Sloane Square to West Brompton, Kensington Olympia and White City, and hugging the south and west borders of Hyde Park. (more…)

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Estepona is a town situated in Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Spain. The town comprises essentially of a fishing and farming community and despite modernization it has retained its basic Spanish essence. Situated 25 kilometers from its glamorous neighbor Marbella, it’s a perfect spot for a nice holiday with your family. It can be reached in an hour from the Malaga international airport.

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Dollar is featuring several promotions this fall. In addition to regional deals, daily rentals for SUVs and minivans start at $38.

The dealsSelect car types are on sale in the New York metro area. SUVs are $48 per day, minivans $52 per day, and premium cars $54 per day. Be sure to check that your pick-up location is participating before using promo code 755M. Visit the featured specials and click on “Fabulous rates in New York” for more information.Through December 12, you can save on daily and weekly rentals in most locations except New York and Hawaii. SUVs are $38 per day, minivans $42 per day, and premium cars $44 pr day. For details, visit the featured specials section and click on “Special low rates.” Use promo code 722M when making a reservation.You can save three ways with your American Express card. You can save 10 percent on any rental with promo code AX10. You can save $25 off weekly rentals of five days or more with promo code AXWK. And you can get a minivan for $38 per day with promo code AX37. All deals are valid through December 12. You must use your AmEx to pay for the rental in order to get the savings.If you’re traveling to a specific region in the United States, be sure to visit Dollar’s clickable map to check for last-minute local deals prior to your departure.

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photo This is a picture of Band-e Amir, meaning “Dam of the Amir”. It's located 75 kms from the Buddhas of Bamyan. These important sites are in included in Lonely Planet's Travel Guide to Afghanistan. Apart from visiting the famed Buddhas, you also have an option to get to know Kabul, Afghanistan's capital through the (more…)

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Photomonth is the international photography festival based in East London which started in 2001 and takes place each October and November with the aim of showing the range and diversity of modern photography to as many people as possible. This year’s festival has over 80 exhibitions and events taking place at 50 different galleries and spaces around the East London area. (more…)

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photo For the last 46 days, all we ever hear about Burma (or Myanmar) is about protests, the military junta and Aung San Suu Kyi. We don't really know a lot about Burma apart from what we see in the news and what Rudyard Kipling wrote in his book. Orient Express' The Road to Mandalay is the best way to see the untouched beauty of the ancient land of Burma. The cruise starts from Mandalay and travels to the Ayeyarwady River, where travelers get to witness the richness of the Burmese culture hidden from the outside world. Among the sights that you'll seen when you take The Road to Mandalay are:Bagan which was founded by a Burmese King and a former center to Bhuddist spirituality.Bhamo, a trading post near the Chinese border.Mandalay, where you can see the Golden Palace Monastery and the Mahamuni Pagoda, home the most venerated Buddha statue in Mandalay.Mount Popa, complex of monasteries, pagodas and shrines.Yangon (formerly Rangoon), capital of Burma and home of the golden Shwedagon Pagoda.
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Who says the London Underground is a dirty, smelly place full of grumpy people, its really what you make of it. The kids in the clip above thought a Tube train was the ideal place to have a dinner party and share a glass of wine with friends, and it looks like they were right.

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