An optical illusion is the most well-known and understood phenomenon created by our minds. However, did you know there are actually three types of illusion? These being literal illusions, physiological illusions and cognitive illusions. We emphasize on visual illusions because vision often dominates our other senses. A visual illusion is characterised by visually perceptible images that are misleading. This …
In this guest post, I’ve invited Meggie Tran, a travel and mental health blogger at mindfulmeggie.com, to share her safety advice for solo female travelers. Even though she has OCD and social anxiety, she believes solo female travel is enriching and fun! One of the most freeing experiences in a woman’s lifetime is traveling solo. …
Travel is the ultimate must of this era. There was always the innate need for man to explore, but today it is more evident due to the progress that has been made in transportation. People want to get to know the world as much as possible and at the same time, be filled with new …
The Tourist There are two types of travellers in the world. The one that wants to travel and that requires all the pros without the cons. These are the ‘tourist’ group. Tourists do not want to worry about their accommodation (and it has to be spotless Sir!) They also do not want to seek for …
Quizzing With Cooky is back! This is also the first quiz since the website makeover! ( I hope you like it!) After such a great response from the previous quiz contests, this is now a monthly feature to Travel With Cooky. So thank you all so much for your continued support. It really makes this …
20,000km, 22 Countries, 24 Pairs of Shoes The amazing tale of one man’s incredible journey by foot from Estonia to Indonesia. Meigo Märk, now 29, left his home of Tallinn, Estonia in 2014 with only his backpack, his dreams and €8 in his pocket. His journey would take him through 22 countries and over 20,000km …
Has anyone ever needed a vacation more than in 2020?! Travel plans have been shelved globally due to the Covid-19 pandemic, ironically, at a time where EVERYONE could do with that break from reality. Find out why the Leonardo Plaza Cypria Maris Hotel and Spa in Cyprus is THE destination to escape the lockdown life. …
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Welcome to this months edition of ‘Quizzing With Cooky’! This test of your travel knowledge is a ‘Where Am I?’ quiz putting your geographical and general knowledge to the test. The aim of the game…simply guess where I am from the picture clue provided. Many of you will now be a regular to this popular …
Imagine a golden sand beach, lined with palm trees that cast a refreshing shadow over your head as you sip away from a fresh, green coconut (with a bamboo straw of course). Simultaneously looking into the distance at jungle-covered karst limestone pillars rising high above the gentle blue waters of the Andaman Sea. All the …
The Legend Of Halong Bay The mysterious and awe-inspiring Halong Bay, like much of South East Asia, is shrouded in myth and legend. So it is said, long ago at the birth of Vietnam, the forefathers were faced with fierce opponents from the north by sea. The Gods from the heavens looked down on the …
