Before I continue my series on my Spain trip, let me just announce the winners of the final draw of my Birthday Giveaways sponsored by Zinio. Are you ready? Here are the names of those who qualified. Again, many participated (more than 200 shares!) but only a few made it to the final list. 🙁 […]
The Way of St. James: The Journey Begins
By PinayTraveller on August 1, 2013Railways are irresistible bazaars, snaking along perfectly level no matter what the landscape, improving your mood with speed, and never upsetting your drink. -Paul Theroux There are too many spoons, forks and knives laid on the table before me. For a moment, I cannot remember which cutlery to use for which course, perhaps because […]
Prayers for the Santiago Train Crash Victims
By PinayTraveller on July 28, 2013I have been on the road for almost two weeks now. I am currently in Spain at the tail end of a press trip for Al Andalus, one of the top 15 luxury trains in the world. It has been a wonderful trip, something one can only dream of. But before I write about my […]
Pinay Traveller Recommends #22: What Travel Insurance Should You Get?
By PinayTraveller on July 25, 2013This guest post discusses one of the most important things in travelling: insurance. You’ll never know what will happen on the road so it’s always good to have a safety net. When you’re planning a holiday, one of the most important elements of your trip is booking the right level of travel insurance […]
Yesterday at 12 noon, part 1 of my Birthday Giveaway contest officially closed. Although there were almost 200 shares, only few followed directions to the letter. *sigh* This morning, I happily encoded the names of those who qualified (i.e. those who actually came back and wrote their names on the comment form) and randomized the […]




