Victoria Falls features on most African Safari itineraries, and rightly so. Often referred to as one of the Seven Natural Wonders, this huge expanse of falling water, the world’s largest they say, is an awe-inspiring sight, and thanks to its prime position straddling the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia, it is the perfect place to…
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10 Free Things To Do in Cape Town
If you are already fed up with autumn and desperate for a little winter sun, now is the perfect time to pack your bag, book a one-way ticket to Cape Town, and enjoy the many awe-inspiring attractions that South Africa’s Mother City has to offer! Cape Town enjoyed a mini heatwave last week with temperatures…
Want to Live Longer? Pack Your Bags and Move Here…
Thanks to advancements in medicines and technology, we are all living longer than ever before, but if you’d like to add a few more years to your current life expectancy, which is 80.84 years if you live in the United Kingdom, then you need to pack your bags, book a one-way flight ticket, and move…
Checked Baggage: Which Airline is Best for Long Haul Travel?
The long-haul travel season is almost upon us, and if you are currently planning your next overseas adventure to Southern Africa, South America, Australia, New Zealand, or the tropical South Pacific, you might want to check and then double-check the baggage polices of the airlines that you are considering. Many airlines no longer include checked…
Christmas Flights – Have You Left It Too Late to Bag Yourself a Bargain?
We haven’t even celebrated Halloween yet, and so I hate to mention the ‘C’ word so soon, but the fact it, we have just 12 weeks to go until the fun and frivolities of the festive season begin, and if you plan to book a flight over the Christmas period, well, you had better get…
Cheapest Long-Haul Holiday Destinations Revealed: Here’s Where You Should Be Heading
Summer will officially come to an end on Sunday this week, and while the good weather is set to stick around for a little bit longer, it will soon be time to dig out those winter woollies, dust off the boots, and prepare for the colder climes that are set to see us all the…
Brand New Trekking Tour Nepal: Fixed Departure March 2019
As summer finally draws to an end, many intrepid travellers are already searching for their next overseas break, and if you are looking for a little bit of action and adventure to spice up spring 2019, the brand new Langtang – Gosainkunda – Helambu Trek in Nepal could be the perfect trip for you. A…
The Best the Travel World Has to Offer – Find Out Where You Should be Holidaying Next!
If you are looking for a truly spectacular winter holiday or 2019 getaway, then look no further than the Condé Nast Traveller UK Awards 2018. Highlighting the ‘Best the Travel World Has to Offer’ this prestigious honours list includes airlines, hotels, ski resorts, exotic islands, spa retreats, cities and much more, all of which have…
Top 10 Travel Experiences New Zealand
When TripAdvisor named New Zealand as the second best destination in the world for travel experiences, we were not surprised. Well, perhaps a little surprised that it didn’t come first, but Aotearoa is truly one of the most spectacular destinations in the world, and if you are looking to book a Winter 2018 or Spring…
The Key to a Long Life Revealed: And it’s HOLIDAYS!
If you think the key to a long and happy life is daily exercise, a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight – think again! New research shows that it is holidays that make us live longer, and there’s 40-years-worth of evidence to back it up! Recently published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health &…
Experiential Travel: The Best Places in the World to Find it
Experiential travel is one of this year’s biggest travel trends, and if you are tired of the same old beach holidays, bored of city breaks, and fed up with family camping trips, it might be time to spice up your life with a trip to the best place in the world for a unique travel…
“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,…