Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers

Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Singapore. This show covers among other topics: General Observations Country and city in one - there are actually 63 islands but one main one which has been constantly expanded through land reclaimation. One of wealthiest countries in the world and one of most expensive to live in. Singapore means "lion ci...

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . This show covers among other topics: Observations You either love Dubai or you hate it! Some say : Surreal, bizarre , draconian, soulless, superficial Others say : dynamic, bold, modern and adventurous...

In this episode of the Tips for Travellers show Gary Bembridge shares observations, advice and tips for visitors to the capital of Thailand: Bangkok. Subscribe to the show free on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio The show covers the following and more: Observations: Bangkok is capital of Thailand (Thai = free so Thailand means land of the free) Never been colonised unlike so many other Asi...

In this episode I bring you insights, obsevations, tips and advice from river cruise insiders through four interviews with river cruising experts who serve on board Uniworld Boutique River Cruise's River Beatrice ship. I recorded the interviews while I was taking a seven-night cruise along the Danube that sailed through Germany, Austria and Hungary. You will hear the thoughts of Captain Doede Smit...

Gary Bembridge of  Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio This show covers among other topics: General Observations Capital and largest city of Malaysia - called just KL by locals. Petronas Towers is the icon and focal point making it memorable. Not a lot of attraction...

Gary Bembridge of  Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Pattaya in Thailand. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio This show covers among other topics: Observations Best known as inexpensive Thailand holiday resort especially popular on package holidays, day trip from Bangkok and cruise line passengers docking at Laem Chabang nea...

Gary Bembridge of  Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio This show covers among other topics: Observations Fascinating and revealing city to visit especially for history lovers Easy to see why it has been called "Pearl or Paris of the East" with broad avenues and ...

Gary Bembridge of  Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Hong Kong. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . This show covers among other topics: Observations Dense with multitudes of skyscrapers and people. More people live and work above 15th floor than anywhere else in the world and has most residential blocks about 40 stories h...

Recorded live on my seven-day Uniworld “Enchanting Danube” river cruise from Passau in Germany to Budapest in Hungary visiting Linz, Melk, Durnstein and Vienna along the way. In this two hour show, which is in two parts, I discuss my observations, insights, events and share my tips and advice about river cruising. My aim was to provide an in-depth report on what is it like to take a river cruise a...

Recorded live on my seven-day Uniworld “Enchanting Danube” river cruise from Passau in Germany to Budapest in Hungary visiting Linz, Melk, Durnstein and Vienna along the way. In this two hour show, which is in two parts, I discuss my observations, insights, events and share my tips and advice about river cruising. My aim was to provide an in-depth report on what is it like to take a river cruise a...

Gary Bembridge of  Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Shanghai in China. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio This show covers among other topics: Observations Dramatic changes over years I have been visiting. Modern without defining a distinctive Chinese feel while stunning  lit up at night. Always been the most cosmopolitan...

Gary Bembridge of  Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Brisbane in Australia. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio This show covers among other topics: Observations 3rd largest city in Australia - over 2 million people - growing fast and projecting may overtake Melbourne - capital of Queensland. Attractive city set around the c...

Gary Bembridge of  Tips for Travellers shares observations, tips and advice for visitors to Sydney in Australia. Subscribe free to the show on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio This show covers among other topics: General Observations Harbour area around circular quay is magical and the iconic view of Australia and Sydney. Beyond the harbour bay is less compelling and different to any city....

Gary Bembridge of Tips for Travellers shares his observations, tips and advice about Australia. Subscribe to the show free on iTunes ,  Stitcher Radio or TuneIn Radio . Highlights of the show includes: Overall : Vast country and had not really digested how different and extreme the climates were. Like being transported to different worlds with the arrid centre to tropical cyclones in north with a...

Episode six of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Colombo to Dubai In this episode topics discussed includes: explaining the impact of the anti-piracy precautions now in place, shopping on board, alcohol and drinks activities, Todd English...

Episode five of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Lankawi and Colombo In this episode topics discussed includes: changing passenger mix and ambience, Singapore customs and immigration issues and process, medical...

Episode four of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok and Singapore In this episode topics discussed includes: experiences and thoughts from people doing the entire World Voyage (based on my meeting with Sally Fost...

Episode three of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Shanghai to Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City In this episode topics discussed includes: docking problems in Shanghai, visiting China and the visa and immigration procedures and requirements...

Episode two of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Yorkeys Knob (Great Barrier Reef) across the equator to Kota Kinabalu and onto Shanghai In this episode topics discussed includes: budgeting and saving money on board including wine and int...

Episode one of a six part series recorded live on board Cunard Queen Mary 2 World Voyage bringing my insights, observations, tips and advice about cruising and travelling on extended voyages. Covers travel from Sydney to Yorkeys Knob (Great Barrier Reef) in Australia In this episode topics discussed includes: medical services, things to do on board and the daily program, passenger mix and ages, te...

Join me as I travel over three days and two nights on the luxurious Ghan train in Australia. This iconic railway journey transports travellers between Darwin in the very north of the country in the Northern Territory to Adelaide right down in South Australia. The trip is over 2,900 kilometres and includes calls at Katherine and Alice Springs. I recorded this episode live on the train over the cour...

I talk to Doug Parker who created and hosts both Cruise Radio at cruiseradio,net and the Weekend Travel Show at weekendtravelshow.com audio podcasts. He talks about why he created them, memorable shows, what advice and tips travellers can get from his shows and talks about this predictions about the future of cruising and travel. http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this episode I discuss MSC Cruises and cruising with Giles Hawke who is the Executive Director for MSC UK, Ireland and Australia. We spoke about what makes MSC Cruises different, why it is good for families and luxury travellers, why MSC Cruises should be the line of choice if cruising in the Mediterranean, their new Grand Adventure cruise from UAE to Sydney and his view on the coming cruising...

In this episode of Tips for Travellers I talk to Shannon O'Donnell who is the author of "The Volunteer Traveler's Handbook" and runs alitteladrift.com and grassrootsvolunteering.org . We talk about how every trip you do can give back to the community. For more visit http://www.tipsfortravellers.com

In this epsiode I answer some questions from listeners about cruising including the difference between Cunard Queens and Princess Grill and which to chose and why, what exactly does a Butler do for you on a cruise ship and what questions and things to check with a cruise line if you have accessibility issues and are in a wheelchair. If you have any questions contact me via http://www.tipsfortravel...