I think most people love to travel, I know I do, but did you know that travel is good for your physical and mental health? Well my fellow globetrotters, there is a significant amount of scientific research out there that confirms that it is, and if you need an excuse to book your next holiday…
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“Travel is the Only Thing You Buy that Makes You Richer”
A friend of mine shared the above header quote on Facebook today, and it really got me thinking about just how important travel really is. For me, travel opens the eyes, broadens the mind, and educates us more than we will ever know, and while it may not make us richer in the monetary sense,…
Looking for a Peaceful Holiday Destination? Here’s Where You Should Be Travelling This Year!
Choosing a holiday destination used to be easy. One could simply spin a globe and stick a pin to find the perfect holiday hotspot, but things are very different today. Favourites such as Egypt, Turkey, France and Greece have all been listed as ‘unsafe’ or ‘high risk’ holiday destinations by the media, which has led…
Bargain Brazil: Take a Tailor-Made Tour in 2016
Until recently, Brazil was a rather costly destination for British Travellers, but with the Pound GBP gaining a whopping 60% against the Brazilian Real in just 12 months, beautiful Brazil is now more affordable than ever before. The perfect destination for a multi-centre holiday, Brazil has much to offer the intrepid traveller, and whether you…
Self-Drive Namibia Spring 2016: Fantastic Deals for Intrepid Travellers
With its breath-taking scenery and sparsely populated roads, Namibia is one of the best countries in the world for a self-drive adventure, and if Namibia has been on your Bucket List for quite some time, 2016 is definitely the year when you should tick it off! With an exchange rate of over 20 Namibian Dollars…
Best Adventure Holidays for 2015
One of the biggest travel trends for 2015 is Adventure, and if you are looking to swap sunshine and sangria for cycling and surfing, there is plenty to keep you occupied on our Best Adventure Holidays list! Image courtesy of Ibo Island Hopping Safari, Mozambique Safari: If you have never been on a safari, this…
City, Beach or Off the Beaten Track – What Are Your Holiday Plans for 2015?
January is a great time of the year to book your next holiday, and with flight sales, hotel offers, and plenty of early booking discounts available, 2015 could be a bumper year for both travellers and the tourism industry. The newly released Travel Trends Report by ABTA and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office suggests that…
Friday’s Photo Shoot – Lion’s Head Mountain Cape Town
Lion’s Head Mountain has become an Equatours tradition, and in order to stretch our legs after the Cape Town Cycle Tour (and recover after our infamous Cape Argus after party!), we make our way to the top of Table Mountain’s little sister, to enjoy spectacular vistas over the Mother City. Unlike Table Mountain, Lion’s Head…
The ‘Laziest’ Travellers in the World Revealed…! And you might be Surprised!
If your idea of the perfect holiday is relaxing on the beach with a good book, a refreshing cocktail and nothing but the sounds of the waves to keep you company, it seems you are not the only one! According to Expedia’s annual Flip Flop report, over 90% of British travellers prefer rest and relaxation…
Anyone for Everest? Base Camp Here We Come!
While I am not one for making New Year’s Resolutions, I do like to step into a New Year with a goal in sight, and after much deliberation we have decided that 2014 is going to be the year in which we cross ‘Climb Everest Base Camp’ off our ever-growing bucket list! It has been…
Friday’s Photo Session – A Taste of Malaysia
A country rich in beautiful landscapes, impressive structures, delicious dining options and, quite possibly, the friendliest people on earth, Malaysia is a fantastic holiday destination for those who are looking for something that little bit different. Perfectly positioned between Thailand and Singapore in the South China Sea, Malaysia enjoys a good year-round climate, and providing…
What are the Top 10 Holiday Destinations for 2014?
Lonely Planet has released its annual ‘Best in Travel’ guide, and if you cannot decide where to go or what to do for your annual holiday in 2014, you might want to invest in this latest write-up from the world’s most famous travel gurus. Covering categories such as “The world’s best luxury Boot Camps, Best…
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