Last week we reviewed the amazing South Island of New Zealand, and after such positive feedback from our fellow travel-loving bloggers, we thought it only right that we follow-up this week with a blog about the equally beautiful North Island. Slightly smaller than the South Island, but home to approximately 75% of New Zealand’s population,…
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Destination Review – New Zealand’s South Island
Pure, natural, and breathtakingly beautiful, the South Island of New Zealand has so much to offer the traveller, that many of those on a round the world trip change their tickets and stay for much longer than they expected. From snow-capped mountains and glaciers, to emerald-green fjords and turquoise lakes, the South Island offers such…
Tailor Make Your Trip Around the World
Whenever we tell people that we have travelled around the world, the first thing they usually say is “we wish we could do that!” A dream that sits firmly atop many a bucket list, world travel used to be something only the rich and famous could enjoy, but today it is cheaper and easier than…
Our Top 5 Travel Gadgets
In today’s modern “mobile” world of internet savvy travellers, packing for a trip abroad is no longer just about suntan lotion and a good book, it’s all about the travel gadgets! From iPads, iPods, and iPhones, to Kindles, portable DVD Players, and of course, cameras, it seems we are more concerned about packing the right…
Getting Married Abroad? – It’s fun, it’s romantic, and it’s easy when you know how!
When you consider that the average cost of a wedding in the UK is said to be anywhere between £15,000 and £25,000, it is no surprise that more and more couples are ditching the traditional ceremony in favour of a wedding abroad. An opportunity to combine your wedding day with the honeymoon of a lifetime,…
Avoid the Crowds and Head below the Equator this Summer!
Just about everyone we know is busy planning or packing for their summer holiday, and as the excitement builds with ‘what to pack’ and ‘where to visit’, it is easy to understand why millions of us travel abroad every year in search of something different. The Mediterranean Islands are always popular during the summer months…
Travel Money – Which Currency should you take on Holiday?
With the Eurozone in turmoil yet again and the ever-fluctuating exchange rates, it can be difficult for holidaymakers and travellers to know how, when, and where they should exchange their hard-earned cash into foreign currency. Greece is getting more than its fair share of bad press at the moment, and while there seems to be…
So how exactly do Italians stay slim?
After travel, our next greatest passion in life is enjoying good food, and so our recent trips to Italy left us with not only wonderful memories and great holiday snaps, but also slightly larger waistlines and definitely more than an inch to pinch! A country passionate about everything from the way they dress and speak,…
Around the World in 80+ Beers – An Interactive Blog
Summer might not have arrived yet, but with temperatures reaching the late 20s across the UK and Europe, the barbecues are out, the beaches are packed, and the beer gardens are full to capacity! When the weather is like this, there is nothing better than spending a Sunday afternoon at the local pub with friends…
Escorted Journeys – So Much More than a Group Holiday
When it comes to new and growing travel trends, small group escorted journeys are most definitely on the increase, with singles, mature travellers, and small family groups opting for this type of travel over any other. A convenient way to travel and one that removes the “what if” scenarios one might face when travelling alone,…
Seasonal Focus – Favourite Places to Visit in May
What a beautiful day! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we can be in doubt that summer is finally sneaking its way into the northern hemisphere! My favourite time of the year, summer brings all those wonderful things such as strawberries, afternoon bike rides, and most importantly perhaps, summer holidays, and what…
There’s Something About Sardinia!
We have just returned from a flying visit to Sardinia and the three-night experience has left me exhausted, at least a kilo heavier, and madly in love with this wonderful Italian island! A mere 1 hour and 20 minute flight from our base in Austria, the island of Sardinia is perfect for a weekend getaway,…
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