I am passionate traveller, and suffer from itchy feet quite regularly, love exploring new places, write about food, wine, accommodation, fun, places, people and how to tick more things off the bucket list. Originally from Europe, I have also lived in Asia and Down Under...   As a freelance (travel) writer I have been  widely published in magazines and travel/lifestyle publications internationally - check out  www.erikbigalk.com 

Bali

London

Seoul

Germany

Fiji

Rome

Greece

Italy

Thailand

France

Cambodia

Spain

Myanmar

Philippines

Israel

United Arab Emirates

Byron Bay

QAthens: from ormonia square to airport

am leaving athens tomorrow so need to get to the airport from ormonia square in the morning, is the metro good way to go? See More

ARome: Can you pay in advance to a travel agency in Rome?

Hi Erika, I would be super cautious about pre-paying an agency, especially one in Italy. If you are seeking to lay-by so to speak, there are other options... If you are looking to lock in a trip now and work towards it, I am not sure that you will get a better price... See More

ASeoul: Best hotels to stay in Seoul that won't break the bank?

Hi Emily, I have only travelled through Seoul, but was originally staying on my way back from London and found amazing places at low rates through AirBnB - use this link and save $20 - www.airbnb.com.au/c/ebigalk?s=8 If you travel a fair bit, you ought to see this... See More

AWhere is the best place in the world to do some soul searching?

Hi Kate, sorry to hear about your heart-break, and yes I know how that feels too...  Go somewhere you have not been and where reminders are as limited as possible. The beaches of Byron Bay​, Australia; Comer See​ and its surrounding... See More

QIsrael: Would you go to Israel, Southern Europe, Asia or NZ - now?

I am ready to head off and can't decide whether to check out Israel, southern Europe, more of Asia, New Zealand perhaps or somewhere else not too cold...   but where I can have a change of wall paper, good wifi and also opportunity to get off the beaten track...  ... See More

QIsrael: Israel in Winter - Yes or No?

Any tips on what to get up to in Tel Aviv and whether it is a nice time to visit this time of year... Any suggestions and heads up would be much appreciated... Cheers, Erik www.erikbigalk.com See More

QPhilippines: Where to go in the Philippines?

I am headed to the Philippines and would love some tips on where to go, what to see, where to snorkel/scuba, areas to get off the beaten track...  basically the 'have to see and dos' Thanks Erik See More