This weekend heralds the start of the 179th Munich Oktoberfest, and if you are looking for some beer drinking, thigh-slapping, tabletop-dancing action then you need to pack your bags and head on down to Bavaria – and fast! Attracting more than 5 million people from across the globe, the Munich Oktoberfest is undoubtedly Germany’s most…
Top 5 Beach Destinations for Winter 2012/2013
Those of us living in the northern hemisphere will officially step into autumn this Saturday, 22nd September, and while I will be sad to say farewell to summer for another year, it does start me thinking about those gorgeous beach destinations around the world that are just starting to come to life! Friends in the…
Are you Search Engine Optimised, Pinteresting and a little bit Delicious? If not, you may not be Stumbledupon!
One thing we have figured out over the years, is that if you want your website to rank anywhere on Google or any other search engines (without spending a fortune on advertising), you have to work hard at adding interesting content, consumer friendly web-pages, and of course, a blog. The possibilities within Cyber Space are…
Disappearing Islands – Will you have time to visit before they are gone for Good?
With the hectic lifestyles we lead today it can be easy to put things off and promise ourselves that we will visit the holiday destinations on our bucket list “soon”, but with global warming affecting the climate and sea levels, many of the picture-perfect paradise islands we dream about could soon be gone – and…
Themed Cruises –Something a bit Different
If you like the idea of a cruise holiday, but are worried that you will get ‘bored onboard’, why not treat yourself to one of the many ‘themed cruises’ available, and spend your days cooking at sea, dancing to your favourite band, or enjoying food and wine from around the world. Themed cruises may be…
Save or Splurge – Are First Class Flight Tickets Really Worth the Extra?
If you are one of the lucky ones who get to fly around the world in first class at the expense of your employer, then you probably collect enough air miles throughout the year to fly to your holiday destination in style. If, on the other hand, you are not so lucky, would you really…
Destination Review: Singapore
There is something almost regal about Singapore, with its modern glass skyscrapers, elegant shopping malls, and space-age gardens with solar-powered trees, so it comes as no surprise that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose this cosmopolitan city as the starting point for their Far East Diamond Jubilee Tour. With its rich mix of Chinese,…
Rub Shoulders with the Rich and Famous this winter at the World’s Most Exclusive Ski Resorts!
If you didn’t manage to get down to Queenstown, New Zealand for a spot of summer skiing this year, you will be pleased to know that the ski season across Europe and the United States is a mere ten weeks away (depending where you go). From the French, Swiss and Austrian Alps, to the highlands…
Long-Haul Holidays at Short-Haul Prices – Opening up the world to new Travellers
If you think long-haul holidays are only for those with a sky-high holiday budget, you will be pleased to hear that a week-long break in an exotic destination could cost you less than a budget package holiday to the Algarve. How? Well, long distance holiday destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and the Fiji…
Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2013 – Selling out fast!
The world famous Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2013 may have only opened for registration a week ago, but within just 3 days, 18,000 of the 35,000 spots available were booked, and the event organisers are expecting the remaining tickets to sell out fast. A magnificent 109km ride around Cape Town and its…
Training for Kilimanjaro – Hiking and Biking our way to Uhuru Peak
Many of our dear blogging friends have asked us to share our Kilimanjaro training regime, and while we are no sports doctors or fitness experts, we have collected a variety of tips and tricks from fellow ‘Kili’ conquerors, and the going to date is, so far…so good. If you Google “training for Kilimanjaro” you will…
It’s Award Season!
Since entering the wonderful world of blogging, we have made numerous ‘virtual’ friends, had the opportunity to swap and share fantastic travel stories, and learnt a whole lot about other people’s perceptions of travel, but one thing we never expected to get out of our daily blog – is awards! However, awards we have, and…
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