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3 tips for travelling the world
Wether you are buying your first round-the-world ticket, are setting out to visit every country in the world or simply heading to another continent for the first time there are a few things that you need to know first. There are only two things you need...
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Down Under: 5 best beaches in Sydney
Sydney is a beach bum's paradise. The city offers so much in terms of culture and entertainment, fine dining and historic sights but what's all that when the beaches are right there, waiting to be appreciated? As for the best, it's hard to know where...
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Yosemite: perfect in every season
Once spring and summer hit, the US national parks are open for business. One of the most popular is Yosemite, a humble slice of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in central California. The mountain peaks reach to heights of 3300m, some even higher to 4200m...
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Cornwall: more than just pasties!
We all love a good Cornish pasty, don't we? We can come up with at least three other great reasons why you should put Cornwall on your summer holiday hit list. It's the perfect spot for surfers, sun bathers (weather permitting), hikers, families and dog-owners....
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Beijing: for free!
Well... not entirely because you still have to get to China first but once you're there, Beijing serves up limitless possibilities for free outings and sightseeing. That's the great thing about big cities, there is always something going on and many of...
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What happens when an aircraft dies?
It's no surprise that airplanes don't stay in the skies forever. Like cars they get old, parts need to be replaced, they hit their max on the miles... There comes a time when it needs to be retired from the airline's fleet and new ones bought to replace...
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Away from the crowds in the south of France
When we think of travelling to the south of France we think of the Riviera. The glamorous Riviera that is packed full of A-listers and everybody's cousin come summer time. With big crowds, you can also bet it has big prices as well. But, there are some...
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Head to London for the Jubilee
We all know that the Olympics are going to be in London this summer, that's pretty obvious. But did you know that Britain will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee this summer too? HRH has reigned in England for a whopping sixty years. While...
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When take-off goes completely wrong...
Sint Maarten is a holiday paradise. Warm waters, amazing beaches, tropical culture... it also happens to be famous for its airport with an astonishingly short run way which leaves airplanes to descend very low over the beach, waking up any snoozing tanners!...
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London for the Olympics: free events
For the first time in Olympic history, London will soon become the first city to host the games three times. London hosted the games for the first time in 1908, for the second time in 1948 and for the third time the Games will take place in the British...
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Rest and respite on the Baltic Coast
The Baltic Coast is the best place to get a little rest and some major sea-time while travelling in Germany and through the Baltic States: Estonia Lithuania and Latvia. The Amber Coast is, to say the least, stunning and the perfect place to get away this...
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Hit the American road this summer
Are you planning an American holiday this summer? If so, then you'd better check these places out. We're here to bring you our top picks for American destinations, just in time for the summer planning. Whether you're looking for some awe-inspiring destinations,...
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Top 5 cities for street art
Street art, or graffiti, used to have a bad reputation. It used to be a sign of degeneration, grime. But the art of the streets is changing. It's more than just tagging mailboxes and leaving your mark on a brick wall. There are some pretty incredible...
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Rome to charge admission to Trevi Fountain
One of the great things about Rome is that the city itself is gorgeous. The central architecture is to the eyes like nectar is to the tongue. We get weak in the knees just looking at Rome's gracious curves and its to-die-for fountains, quiet squares and...
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Italy's Lake District
What do you look for in a holiday destination? Natural beauty, impressive architecture, beaches, great food? There is at least one place that comes to mind with all of these things, and it's not even that far away! Introducing (like it needs introductions),...
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High Tea at new heights onboard Virgin Atlantic
High Tea is being taken to new heights thanks to Virgin Atlantic who plan to serve Afternoon Tea to their passengers. The airline said they received an number of requests for tea to be served as past of the airline's in-flight catering service after the...
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This is the year to holiday abroad
The last few years it hasn't been unheard of to stay at home in Britain for the summer holidays, saving money and let's face it, the Britain countryside is gorgeous. Most of us are still feeling the pinch of the recession and a long-haul trip somewhere...
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Hooked on Hanoi!
If you haven't been to Vietnam yet, you're missing out. Hanoi in particular is buzzing: the traffic, the people, weaving in and out of temples, markets and trying to cross the street when hundreds of speedy mopeds are whizzing by. It's a bit chaotic,...
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Travel to the world of Harry Potter
Young and old, if you would love to get lost in the world of Harry Potter then a summer trip to Watford is a must this year. Harry Potter studio tours kicked off last week and were a total hit! Making of Harry Potter is now open at Warner Brother's Leavesden...
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A summer guide to the Isles of Scilly
Summer is the season to plan a trip to the lovely Isles of Scilly, just off the southern coast of England. It's no secret that this stunning archipelago is an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty", it'll take but one glance to convince you. The Isles consist...
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Cambodia's undiscovered gem
Today Angkor Wat is one of the biggest attractions and sights, not only in Cambodia, but also in Asia. But it looks like there could be another Cambodia gem on the horizon. Archaeologists have just discovered a 1,200 year old city in the thick of the...
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What makes Copenhagen so liveable?
It's no surprise that the Danish capital has just been named the world's most livable city according to the annual Quality of Life Survey by Monocle but what makes Copenhagen so great? Monocle, a London-based magazine has announced the results in its...
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Essential Jamaica: what you have to do
Planning a holiday on the beautiful island of Jamaica? There are just some things you've got to do while visiting this lush destination in the Caribbean. From sipping rum on a soft white sand beach to climbing a waterfall, these are your holiday essentials...
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5 reasons to travel in the off-season
Travel can be expensive. Once you add up flights, hotel, food and a possible car hire, your budget may appear to just not cut it. The best way to save without having to stay at home? Plan your trip for the off-season. Savings can be substantial which...
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Ryanair plans to take-off with long-haul services
Giant low cost airline Ryanair is planning to take-off into new skies, as revealed by the airline's chief executive. To offer this kind of service the airline needs to acquire twin-aisle aircraft (their squished Boeings won't cut it on longer flights)...