While travelling in South America is nowhere near as economical as it used to be back in the early 1990s, it still remains a great value destination for American and European travellers. Your Pounds, Dollars and Euros will still go a long way in Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Brazil, and with amazing flight details…
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10 Incredible Places to Visit in Your Lifetime
The world is big, beautiful, and thanks affordable international air travel, it is now more accessible than ever before, but in reality, most of us are not going to tick all 195 countries off our Bucket List, unless of course, we win the lottery or inherit a fortune that would allow us to do nothing…
Travellers Biggest Holiday Stresses… What Drives You Crazy?
Going away on holiday should be fun and exciting, especially if you have been saving up all year for an exotic beach break, a luxury safari, or a self-drive adventure, but according to a recent survey by Avis Car Hire, it seems many of us Britons find travelling stressful, with our stress levels rising days…
Busing Bolivia: Take the Road Less Travelled
Travelling across South America is a dream for many, and if you speak a little Spanish, you’ll be surprised at just how easy it is to travel across less touristy destinations such as Bolivia on local buses. The Bolivian Bus network is pretty impressive, and while the roads may not be up to the standards…
Looking for a Summer City Break? Here’s Where You Should Be Going… and Where You Should Not!
Are you looking for a great value city break this summer? If so, you’ll be interested in the latest Annual Travel Index from TripAdvisor, which highlights the cheapest cities in the world for a 2016 summer city break, and also the most expensive. Based on 2 people travelling between June and September this year, the…
5 Day Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: The Perfect Expedition for Intrepid Travellers
Sitting at the top of many people’s Bucket List (including my own!) the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is a once in a life time experience that will take you through windswept mountain passes, lush tropical jungles and bustling local villages as you make your way to the lost city of the Incas. Image Courtesy…
Everest Base Camp Trek: Scheduled Departures & Discounted Flights for October and November
If you dream of climbing Mount Everest, but have neither the time (3 months) nor the funds ($70,000 USD) to scale the world’s highest mountain, it may be time to lower your sights slightly and go for Everest Base Camp instead. At 5,545 meters above sea level, Everest Base Camp sits just 350 metres lower…
Top Bucket List Adventures to Do Before You Kick the Proverbial…!
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and with summer in full swing, now is the time that many of us start thinking about a holiday in the sun, a trip around the world, or an exciting adventure in a far-flung destination that has been on our Bucket List forever! The world is big,…
Top Adventure Destinations for Single Travellers: Solo Travel Takes on a Whole New Twist
One of the fastest growing travel trends in recent years would have to be Solo Travel, with an estimated one in three Brits now travelling alone. In fact, a recent survey by Booking.com found that more than 50% of British women are more likely to travel alone today than they were just 5 years ago,…
Comrades Marathon: Are You Ready for the Run of Your Life?
There are marathons, and there are ultra-marathons, but if you want to push your body to the max, there is only one event that should be on your sporting calendar this year, and that is the Comrades Marathon set to take place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on Sunday 29th May, 2016. Image Courtesy of Comrades…
How Far Will Your Spending Money Go On Holiday This Year?
When it comes to budgeting for you next trip overseas, how far do you think £100 will take you? A day? A week? Or even a fortnight? Well, according to a new travel comparison infographic by Staysure™, one hundred pounds will take you a lot further in some cities than it will in others, and…
Intrepid Travel: Family Holidays Are Taking a Twist in 2016
There was a time when a family holiday consisted of two weeks on the Costa Del Sol or a trip to Disneyland, but according to recent research carried out by British Airways, UK families are now looking for adventure, culture, and off-the-beaten track experiences when they travel overseas, and as a result, Intrepid Family Travel…
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