There is nothing quite like enjoying a picnic with a loved one on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Alfresco dining in beautiful surroundings not only makes everything taste that much better, but it is a way to escape the routine of everyday life, turn off the TV, and get out there in the fresh air for…
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Humorous Travel Quotes from Around the Globe
After our list of Top 10 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes received such a positive response, I thought it time to dig through the archives and dust off some of our favourite travel quotes written by those with a fun sense of humour and a positive outlook on life, to share with our fellow travel fans…
Thumbs Up for Friday – Fun Photos from a Tour around the World!
After spending almost 5 months, travelling around the world it is fair to say that we managed to pick up quite a few holiday snaps! Around 10,000 to be more precise, and after looking through them just the other day, I realised that we have our ‘thumbs up’ on just about every picture! I know…
Favourite Foods from Around the World – Tried and Tasted – Part 2
As I mentioned in yesterdays blog, one of the things we enjoy most about travelling the world is trying new and unusual foods in different countries, and while I am not someone who will munch away on creepy crawlies or animal products I am not familiar with, I do enjoy trying the different flavours found…
Favourite Foods from Around the World – Tried and Tasted – Part 1
One of the things we enjoy most about travelling around the world is trying new and unusual foods in different places. Even though we are both from Europe, the Austrian diet is quite different to that enjoyed in the UK, and so it is no surprise that when we head further afield those eating patterns…
Hotel Star Ratings – What’s in a number?
Since the invention of Trip Advisor, it seems most of us would rather rely on the opinions of other travellers who have “been there, done that”, than the number of stars listed by a hotel name. Why, well, every country seems to have its own star rating system and what one country deems a four-star…
Everybody needs a Summer Holiday! Have you booked yours yet?
Christmas is a distant memory, Easter is over for another year, and as we approach the mid of April there is only one thing on many people’s minds, and that is their annual summer holiday! Despite the gloom and doom of everyday life such as the recession, high unemployment, and ever-rising fuel prices, it seems…
Do you want to be a Responsible Traveller? Our Top 10 Tips
In our mission to become responsible travellers, we are constantly looking at ways in which we can reduce or offset our carbon footprint, support local communities, and benefit the countries we visit. Responsible tourism is finally making the headlines, and tour operators, travel agents and travellers alike are being to understand the importance of travelling…
A South African Tour for the Connoisseur
If you have never been to South Africa you may have an unrealistic idea of what the country is actually like, I know I did. There are no wild animals roaming around the streets (well not in Cape Town anyway!), you do not need to wear a bullet proof vest as some journalists would have…
Our Top 10 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates this special day, and if you don’t, well, Happy Sunday! A great day to spend quality time with friends and loved ones, and the perfect excuse to munch away on countless chocolate bunnies, I for one am making the most of this long weekend and I hope you are…
Sailing into the Sunset aboard a Luxury Cruise Ship
There is nothing quite like boarding a luxury cruise ship for the first time, and anyone who enjoys cruising will know firsthand just how addictive this form of holidaying can become. These magnificent vessels decorated to the highest standards, are much like luxurious five-star hotels, and they have every modern convenience one could possibly wish…
A Traveller’s Guide to Climate Care
I am no scientist, nor am I an environmental specialist, but I am a traveller by choice and by profession and I am well aware of the impact my travels are having on the planet. At the beginning of March this year, the UK and Europe in general enjoyed temperatures well in the 20s (70…
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