Well, in case you haven’t noticed yet, today is the twelfth day of the twelfth month of the twelfth year, and whether you are interested in these kinds of repetitive dates or not, you might as well make a note of this one, as it’s the last one you are ever going to see, unless…
Snow has arrived in Austria – Let the Ski Season Begin!
If you are heading to the Austrian Alps for a spot of Skiing over the Christmas period, you will be pleased to know that the snow has arrived, and I am not talking about a sprinkling either! In the Vorarlberg region, where you will find the luxury ski resorts of Lech am Arlberg and Zürs,…
Namibia – A Country Created from a Thousand Colours
The ancient San people say that Namibia is “the land God made in anger”, but when you look at the amazing scenery and ever-changing landscapes made from a kaleidoscope of colours, I think it is more likely that he saved all the best bits to create one breathtakingly beautiful country. Pictures and photos hardly seem…
Travel Makes You Sexy – It’s Official
We all know that holidays and travel can leave us feeling bronzed, relaxed and refreshed, but I recently came across a survey conducted by RSVP.com.au, which reveals that travel makes us sexy too! The survey, carried out on 882 single Australian adults, revealed that those who list “travelling” as their hobby are perceived to be…
Top Travel Trends for 2012 Revealed – How Many Did You Do?
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…
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…
Climb Kilimanjaro for Charity in 2013
If you dream of scaling Africa’s highest mountain, but need a reason to motivate yourself to do so, why not climb Kilimanjaro for your favourite charity in 2013, and share your amazing experience with those less fortunate. Many well-known charitable organisations offer Kilimanjaro climbs, but they quite often charge a fixed ‘donation’ or set a…
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…
Beautiful Brazil – Where the Party Never Ends
The giant of South America, Brazil is the only destination on earth where you can lose yourself in the wild and wonderful Amazon rainforest, sun yourself on one of the endless powdery white beaches, and find yourself dancing until the early hours in rhythm filled metropolises. An action packed holiday destination, Brazil caters for budgets…
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…
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