The internet has opened up a whole new world when it comes to booking holiday and travel arrangements. We no longer need to trek to the local travel agent, browse dated brochures, and pick up paper tickets; we can simply switch on the PC or open up the iPad and book all our trips abroad…
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100 Travel Blogs viewed in over 80 Countries – Must do better!
Well today is the official 100th Blog Day of Equatours, and while we have had a blast writing about our favourite journey’s around the world, tips and tricks that we have found useful, and a variety of other bits and bobs to keep the cyber world entertained, I am sad to see we missed our…
Off the Beaten Track – Uncovering New Destinations on the Road Less Travelled
There is nothing quite like uncovering new destinations on the road less travelled, and if you are looking to add a bit of excitement to your upcoming summer holiday, why not skip the packaged tour and tailor make something that little bit different? Tailor made travel is certainly on the increase, and with a little…
Top 25 Destinations in the World – The Traveller’s Choice by Trip Advisor
I love reading other peoples destination reviews and opinions, so when Trip Advisor released their ‘Traveller’s Choice Top 25 Destinations in the World for 2012’ list earlier this week, I couldn’t wait to see what millions of “real travellers” voted as the best spots to visit this year. As a patriotic Brit, I am very…
Humorous Travel Quotes from Around the Globe
After our list of Top 10 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes received such a positive response, I thought it time to dig through the archives and dust off some of our favourite travel quotes written by those with a fun sense of humour and a positive outlook on life, to share with our fellow travel fans…
Thumbs Up for Friday – Fun Photos from a Tour around the World!
After spending almost 5 months, travelling around the world it is fair to say that we managed to pick up quite a few holiday snaps! Around 10,000 to be more precise, and after looking through them just the other day, I realised that we have our ‘thumbs up’ on just about every picture! I know…
Destination Review – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I had no idea what to expect when we travelled to Malaysia. A country I had read little about and one that doesn’t seem to get its fair share of headlines in travel magazines, Malaysia has an air of mystery about it that makes it even more intriguing and inviting for the intrepid traveller, and…
Travelling with Hand Luggage – It’s quick, easy, and stress free if you know what to pack!
As our recent trip to Sardinia was such a success, we have already booked up our next trip to Sicily and will visit the largest island in the Mediterranean in just three weeks time. It must be our year to uncover Italy, and with amazing flight deals from our local airport, it seems a shame…
10 of the Best Cruise Routes to Take in 2012
The 1st of May has finally arrived (white rabbits, white rabbits, white rabbits!), and while the weather may not have caught up with the season in Northern Europe yet, we can be in no doubt that summer is on its way. To me, summer equals summer holidays, and so it will soon be time for…
Golf Clubs and Lion Cubs – Head on Down to South Africa for a Golf & Safari Holiday!
If you have followed any of our blogs, you will have realised by now that we are South Africa’s greatest fans. Why, well it is such a beautiful country with so much to see and do that every trip is better than the last, and it has so much to offer the traveller that we…
Animal Encounters – Meeting the real “Locals” when Travelling the World
For us, travelling the world is all about discovering new countries, trying new foods, learning about different cultures, and chatting to the locals – even if that means using hands, feet and charades to overcome the language barrier! We truly believe that travel opens the mind, and if you head off the beaten track and…
Top 5 Honeymoon Destinations for 2012 Weddings
With just 2 days to go until the arrival of May, the 2012 wedding season is about to burst into life as brides and grooms from every corner of the globe head up the aisle to say their “I do’s”. May and September tend to be the busiest months of the year for weddings in…
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