Today, 22nd September 2014 is World Rhino Day, a day when we should be celebrating “5 Rhino Species Forever”, but with the latest reports showing that at least 736 rhino have already been poached in South Africa this year (that’s 3 per day!), can we really hope that the Rhino will be around for our…
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Alptag in Bregenzerwald – A Truly Authentic Austrian Experience!
Austria’s world-famous ‘Alptag’ is a ceremonial event when the farmers of Bregenzerwald in the Austrian Alps drive their cattle down from the alpine pastures that they have been enjoying all summer to the valleys below. A truly special occasion that was entered on the UNESCO list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in 2011, Alptag sees the…
Are you ready for Travel Blue Monday?
The summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, and autumn is just around the corner, and if you are suffering from post-holiday blues, you will be pleased to know that most of us Brits book our trips abroad on the 2nd Monday of September each year – which is now branded ‘Travel…
Couchsurfing – Would You Kip on a Couch to Surf the World for Free?
If you could travel the world and “stay with locals in every country on earth” without spending a penny, would you be prepared to sleep on a couch, an air mattress, or perhaps share someone’s spare bedroom… Well, if the answer is “yes” you are the perfect candidate for Couchsurfing! A global travel community with…
Top Vacation Nations – Where to live if you want more Annual Leave
According to a recent review in Australian Newspaper – The Herald Sun, we Europeans get more annual vacation time that any other nationality in the world, and with the washout summer we have had this year (so far), it looks as though we are going to need those vacation days to find some autumn or winter…
Southern Africa takes a stand against Ebola
With its formidable landscapes and abundant wildlife, it is no surprise that Southern Africa is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Home of the great Victoria Falls, the Serengeti Plains, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Kruger National Park, Gorilla Safaris, the Okavango Delta, and the world’s highest sand dunes of Sossusvlei, Southern Africa…
Wildlife Holidays with a Difference
If you love wild animals, but hate the thought of visiting them in a zoo, a Wildlife Holiday could be the perfect choice for your next adventure abroad. Safari holidays, volunteer holidays, outback adventures and gorilla trekking tours are just some of the options available to animal-loving travellers, and while you may have to travel…
Think the Austrian Alps are just a Winter Skiing Holiday Destination? Think Again!
When you think of the Austrian Alps, what is the first thing that pops into your mind? Skiing Holidays… Mozart… the Sound of Music? Well, Austria is home to all of these things, but it is also the perfect base for an active summer/autumn holiday, and if you love hiking in the great outdoors, eating…
Anyone for Everesting? The Latest Cycling Challenge for Adventurous Travellers
If you cannot decide between Climbing Mount Everest or taking a cycling holiday such as the Cape Argus Cycle Tour next year, why not combine the two spend your next summer holiday doing a spot of ‘Everesting’! The latest trend in endurance cycling for extreme hardcore cyclists, Everesting involves “climbing the height of Mount Everest…
Send a Postcard this Summer – From One of the Most Remote Post Offices in World
Holiday season is officially upon us, and if you want to impress your friends and loved ones with a truly unique postcard this summer, you are going to have to travel to the end of the world (quite literally!), go to hell, or make you way up the world’s highest mountain! A postcard from one…
The ‘Laziest’ Travellers in the World Revealed…! And you might be Surprised!
If your idea of the perfect holiday is relaxing on the beach with a good book, a refreshing cocktail and nothing but the sounds of the waves to keep you company, it seems you are not the only one! According to Expedia’s annual Flip Flop report, over 90% of British travellers prefer rest and relaxation…
Flying Transatlantic with a Budget Airline – Would You?
There is a new kid on the block in the world of budget airlines, and if you fancy travelling to Florida, Los Angeles or New York this autumn, Norwegian Air will fly you there for as little as £179.00 per person each way! Having experienced a long-haul flight with a budget airline in the past,…
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