Constantly voted as one of the best places in the world to see Lions, the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania really do offer visitors the Formula #1 of safaris, with endless wildlife, endless scenery, and of course, the endless plains that gave Africa’s most spectacular National Park its name. During our recent safari holiday to the Serengeti,…
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The Cost of Travel: How a London Bus is Cheaper than a Bangkok Tuk Tuk in 2015
London is renowned for being one of the most expensive cities in the world, and with an average 5 star hotel price of £232 per night, its title is duly deserved, but a recent study by Travel Republic found that England’s most iconic form of transport, the Double Decker Bus, is significantly cheaper than many…
Equatours: Making a Difference in Tanzania for the WTM World Responsible Tourism Day 2015
We have just returned from our 3 week trip to Tanzania, and are delighted to announce that we made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro yet again! Our Total Lunar Eclipse 7-Day Machame Route Group Tour was a fantastic event, and while Africa’s highest mountain proved to be even more challenging than I remember,…
Hands Up If You Are a Naughty Traveller!
The thought of 2 weeks away is enough to bring out the devil in most of us, but if the latest traveller behaviour study and infographic by Hipmunk is anything to go by, it seems some of us behave very badly indeed when heading off on our much-anticipated holiday abroad! Stealing from the breakfast buffet,…
Travelling with Pets: Are Airlines and Hotels becoming Pet Friendly?
Travelling with pets can be stressful, especially if your beloved pooch is considered too big to travel with you in the aircraft cabin or to ‘doggy’ to stay in your hotel room, but if a recent article in Travel & Leisure is anything to go by, it seems some airlines are starting to become a…
Most Dangerous Holiday Destinations for Brits Revealed: And You Might Just Be Surprised!
If you were to compile a list of the world’s most dangerous holiday destinations, which countries would feature on your list? Colombia? Egypt? Tunisia? Libya? Or perhaps, the Democratic Republic of Congo? Well, the aforementioned destinations constantly feature on ‘world’s most dangerous’ lists, but according to Manchester lawyer, Nick Harris, our most dangerous holiday hotspots…
World Lion Day 2015 – A Global Campaign to Celebrate and Protect Lions
Today, Monday 10th August 2015, is World Lion Day, and if you have been upset, outraged or simply stupefied by the recent slaying of Cecil – Zimbabwe’s most famous lion, you are invited to join in this global movement. The very first campaign designed to “celebrate the importance of the lion worldwide”, World Lion Day…
Are These the 7 Secret Ingredients for the Perfect Family Holiday?
We all have different ideas when it comes to the perfect holiday, but if you are looking for a stress free family vacation in 2015, it seems there is more to it than simply choosing a destination and finding the right hotel. Overall cost, family time and weather expectations play and important role in the…
Hello IAMRUNBOX® – Goodbye Wrinkled Clothes!
As a busy Travel Writer and Adventure Tour Guide, I am constantly on the lookout for new sports and travel gadgets that will make my life that little bit easier, and after discovering the IAMRUNBOX® Sports and Travel Garment Carrier at the latest FitPro Live Exhibition in London, I feel I have finally found the…
Hwange National Park Zimbabwe: Making Headlines for all the Wrong Reasons
Hwange National Park is a stunning location for a safari holiday, but since the story broke of US Dentist, Walter Palmer, killing Zimbabwe’s most famous Lion Cecil, the park has received more than its fair share of bad publicity. We visited Hwange in March this year, and while we didn’t see a great deal of…
K9 from around the World: Same Wag, Different Country
No matter where we go in the world, we always manage to find at least one stray dog that captures our hearts, and while we (sadly) cannot bring them all home with us, we always try to give them at least one good meal, basic medical care if necessary, and most of all, plenty of…
Long Haul Holidays Cheaper than Ever Before Thanks to a Strong Pound GBP
The UK may be hotter than the Bahamas, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney Australia, and even Mumbai today, but if you want your holiday spending money to go a whole lot further than it does at home, it is time to jump on a plane and head off on that long haul holiday you have always…
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