As we approach the end of another year, many travel organisations and booking engines are releasing their stats on 2012 travel trends, to give us all an idea of what we have been missing out on over the last twelve months. While each survey reveals different opinions and results, many popular destinations and holiday trends…
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Christmas Dinners from around the World (makes Turkey look a bit boring!)
In the last three days we have had over a metre of snowfall here in the Austrian Alps, and while I am trying to limit my outbursts of ‘White Christmas and Let it Snow’, this festive weather is making it difficult to suppress those Christmassy feelings! While we normally head below the equator for some…
The Lottery of Life – Where is the Best Place in the World to be born in 2013?
If you think happiness, success and health are all down to hard work, a healthy diet, and a lot of luck, you might be interested in the latest quality-of-life index released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Measuring which countries in the world provide the best opportunities for a safe, happy, healthy and prosperous life,…
Asian Cuisine – Tasty Treats from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore
One of the things we enjoyed the most about travelling through Southeast Asia was the mouth-watering and delicious menus available on every street corner. From cheap and cheerful to Michelin starred treats, there is something for everyone in these beautiful lands, and if you are an adventurous eater, you are in for a treat! While I…
Avalanche Airbags – Keeping Skiers Safe this Winter
If you are one of the millions heading off to the Alps on a winter skiing holiday this year, there is one piece of extra equipment you might want to consider packing. The Avalanche Airbag System, also known as ABS technology, is now more popular than ever before, and if you are a daredevil who…
Give a Little Bit More this Christmas by Taking a Volunteer Vacation
The ‘season of good will’ is almost upon us, and if you would like to do something extra special and rewarding this Christmas, why not pack your bags and head off somewhere exotic on a volunteering vacation. There are thousands of charities and organizations across the world that are desperate for an extra pair of…
Best Honeymoon Destinations for 2013 – Something for Every Month of the Year
If you are one of the many couples saving for your dream wedding next year, one of your biggest splurges (after ‘the’ dress, the reception and the rings), is probably going to be your honeymoon. A chance to unwind, relax, and remember your special day in a warm and tropical paradise, a honeymoon is the…
All You Can Drink Cruises – The Latest Trend on the Seven Seas!
Anyone who has been on a cruise will know first-hand how tempting it is to eat all day long. With breakfast from 5am-11am, lunch from 11am-3pm, afternoon snacks from 3pm-6pm, dinner from 6pm-11pm, and a midnight chocolate buffet before the 24-hour room service kicks in, you can eat what you like, when you like –…
It’s Wine Time in the Western Cape!
If you enjoy a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a rich and robust Shiraz, you will be pleased to know that it is almost harvest time in the Western Cape of South Africa! The blue skies have arrived, the need for factor 50 sun cream is almost upon us, and while the summer harvest…
Top Travel Trends for 2013 – Revealed in the World Travel Market Industry Report
Much like fashion, travel trends change with the seasons, and if the recently released World Travel Market industry report is anything to go by, we could be travelling a whole lot differently in 2013! Broken down into a range of acronyms such as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), SLIMMA (Sri Lanka, Indonesia,…
Travel Companions of a Different Kind – The Fascinating Creatures we have met on our Journey around the World
One of the things we enjoy most about travel is meeting new friends along the way, and not just the human variety! We have encountered quite a collection of interesting characters from the animal kingdom, and thought we would share our favourite shots this Saturday. These gorgeous creatures make our world even more beautiful, and…
We’re off to the World Travel Market – London 2012!
The World Travel Market 2012 opens its doors today, and we cannot wait to head over to the London ExCel tomorrow and find out the latest news, gossip and trends that the travel industry can expect to face in 2013. Some of the biggest names in the travel business attend the event, and whether you…
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