It is no secret that we are travelling further and to more ‘exotic’ destinations than we were some 20 years ago, but what I was surprised to learn from a newspaper article the other day, is that six out of ten travellers fall sick during their holiday! Spanish tummy, sunstroke and mosquito bites are about…
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A-Z of Travel – B is for Baggage…
It’s bulky, it’s heavy and if we have too much of it, it can cost us a fortune, but baggage is an important part of travel, and despite having travelled around the world with little more than an oversized backpack, I still struggle to pack light! My first attempt at packing light was for our…
Our Favourite Escorted Tours for 2013
Travel trends are much like fashion trends in that they change with the seasons, but one sector that seems to be soaring in popularity is the high-end escorted tour. No longer satisfied with a weeklong package holiday in a tourist built resort, the enterprising travellers of today are choosing exciting and interactive escorted tours, where…
Lake Titicaca – Where the Sun meets the Moon
Thought to be over a million years old, and listed as the largest freshwater lake in South America, Titicaca sits 3810m above sea level in a prime position between Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east. Surrounded by myth and mystery, Lake Titicaca is a sacred place for the Incas, who believe that…
Summing Up South America
It may be a huge expanse of land combining a multitude of different countries, languages and cultures, but there is something very warm and inviting about South America, and as such, it attracts millions of new travellers each year. With its prime location between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, the breathtaking Andes Mountain range…
Volunteer Holidays – Our Top 3 Trips for Responsible Travellers
Contrary to popular belief, Volunteer holidays are not just for Gap Students and Teenagers, so if you have a couple of weeks, months, or even years to spare, why not think about heading off somewhere new and exotic, and volunteer your services to those who need it most. A growing sector in the travel industry,…
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