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,…
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Salar De Uyuni: Where Fun Photography Takes a New Perspective!
There are many reasons to visit Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia… It’s remote, it’s magical, and it is one of the most beautiful landscapes you are ever likely to see, and if you love combining travel with photography, the world’s largest Salt Lake should be your number #1 holiday destination in 2017! Taking perspective photos…
Feeling Down? Book a Holiday and Boost your Happiness Levels by 77%!
Winter is almost upon us, Christmas is just around the corner, and if the chilly temperatures and darker evenings are starting to get you down, now is the perfect time to book your next trip overseas and give your happiness levels a boost! According to a new global study commissioned by Booking.com, it is travel…
To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb… That is the Question!
We all love a bargain, and when it comes to booking our dream holidays overseas, it can be tempting to book cheap accommodations with the likes of Airbnb and other home rental websites that promise to save us a fortune on hotel costs. But are they really as safe and reliable as they would have…
Pigs Really Do Fly – In the US at Least!
Back in 2012, I wrote a blog post titled “Pigs Might Fly – And Sooner than we Think!” relating to an article that had been published in a UK newspaper regarding the Air Carrier Access Act in the United States. The act, filed by the US Department of Transport, was designed to provide equality for…
Stress Free Travel: What Changes Would You Like to See in 2016?
Travelling should be exciting and inspiring, not nerve-wracking and stressful, but it seems most of us would like to make a few changes when it comes to the way we travel, and remove those things that annoy us most such as inflated rates over the school holidays, infuriating car hire ‘extras’, and an end to…
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…
Kuredu Island Resort: Affordable Luxury in the Maldives
The ultimate honeymoon destination for those who want to relax, kick off their shoes, and spend their days doing nothing more than swimming in crystal clear waters, sunning themselves on sugar white beaches, snorkelling amongst coral reefs, playing a round of golf, and dining beachside with a refreshing cocktail – the Maldives really is paradise…
The Cost of Travel: How a London Bus is Cheaper than a Bangkok Tuk Tuk in 2015
London is renowned for being one of the most expensive cities in the world, and with an average 5 star hotel price of £232 per night, its title is duly deserved, but a recent study by Travel Republic found that England’s most iconic form of transport, the Double Decker Bus, is significantly cheaper than many…
British Tourists – Are You Really Guilty of These 25 Travel Habits?
They say that you can spot a British Tourist from a mile away, and while I am one myself, I can understand while we are singled out for some criticism. Football shorts, socks and sandals, sunburn, and pints of beer for breakfast are clear indicators that you have some Brits abroad, but according to a…
Sleeping on the Plane: Top Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep at 38,000 Feet
There is nothing more exciting than booking a long-haul flight ticket to somewhere warm and exotic, and if you are flying in first class with a full length bed, a super soft pillow, and a warm duvet wrapped in Egyptian cotton, a good night’s sleep is virtually guaranteed. But it’s a whole different story for…
Travelling with Pets: Are Airlines and Hotels becoming Pet Friendly?
Travelling with pets can be stressful, especially if your beloved pooch is considered too big to travel with you in the aircraft cabin or to ‘doggy’ to stay in your hotel room, but if a recent article in Travel & Leisure is anything to go by, it seems some airlines are starting to become a…
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