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Edinburgh Festival Tips
If you think it's either too late to get yourself to Edinburgh in time for the city's festivals or it will be too expensive, think again. While it's true, you won't be able to catch the main acts without dishing out, but with flights to Edinburgh still...
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Satisfy your sweet-tooth around the world
Mmm... sweets! If you've got a sweet-tooth that is hard to satisfy then you're obviously delving into the wrong desserts. Most travellers hail a city better than the rest based on food, sights and accessibility... well price too since cheap is always...
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Travelling Europe... by train
Europe and train travel just seem to go together like peanut butter and jam, wheat beer and salty pretzels, wine and cheese... you get the picture. With so little space between one country and the next, train is the best way to visit Continental Europe....
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Berliners say "Stay away from our wall!"
It was only a couple decades ago that Berliners rejoiced as the Wall came down. This past weekend they were protesting to keep one of the last remaining stretches of it up! Protesters gathered by the hundreds on Friday to protect one a stretch of the...
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Top 10 tips for Jamaican holidays
You're yearning for sand and sun but you're tired of the Canary Islands. We don't blame you. The Caribbean has long since been the destination of choice for travellers from around the world. There's hardly another place like it in the world. Which country...
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4 tourist scams to watch out for
Unfortunately tourists attract theives, peddlers and con artists. They think we don't know what's coming. In most cases it's true though. We arrive off a flight or at a foreign train station. We're tired, desperate to find a bed at a cheap hostel or reach...
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5 ways NOT to be ripped off by low cost airlines
It's happened to all of us, we're lured in by unbelievable flight deals, we click. Choose our travel dates and head to check-out only to find that there have been 10+ hidden fees added to our price and that cheap flight isn't looking so cheap anymore....
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UK airport delays as public workers strike
The UK public sector strike began early this morning with hundreds of thousands of public workers walking off the job disrupting everything from public schools to border controls at all of the airports. Travellers entering the UK will be met today with...
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Could the ADP be killing Britain's small airports?
Air Passenger Duty (ADP) is a traveller's nightmare. It's the highest passenger tax in all of Europe and it keeps rising every year. Departing from a small regional airport... pay a tax! Travelling to the USA... pay a tax! Checking luggage... there's...
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On the horizon: Another Icelandic erruption
Volcanic experts in Iceland say that another volcano is on the verge of eruption which will inevitably disrupt traveller's plans. One of the most feared volcanoes in Iceland could erupt as early as Wednesday (July 13, 2011). Its name is Hekla, nicknamed...
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Travel basics: 10 rules to live by when abroad
Travelling cheap is never easy when you arrive in a foreign country and you haven't had time to adjust. You don't know the difference between what's a good deal and what is not. Without a local guide, you're lost! Here is a handful of tips and tricks...
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Airport security re-vamped!
New technology at airport security means one things for passengers: shorter queues, quick inspections and less time at the airport. Now this is something to celebrate! New changes at security will also help airports make better use of technology, keeping...
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The secrets to enjoying Paris, for free
Think a trip to the City of Lights will cost you a fortune? While Paris' reputation for being a luxury destination may seem true when you book your hotel, the city hosts a wealth of free things to fill your days with. Budget travellers, listen up! If...
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5 Free things to do in Tokyo
Japan is on the top of many traveller's must-visit lists. It's culture, heritage and traditions go back for centuries. Sights include temples, pagodas, ancient gardens and legendary mountains. Contrary to this, Japan is at the forefront of technological...
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EasyJet and Southend Airport strike a deal
London's Southend Airport (SEN) in Rochford doesn't get much press. It's tiny! With only one runway you might be wondering why it's even making an appearance on the blog today. It's no surprise that London needs another airport, or at least some more...
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French adventures: Toulouse for free
Located just near the Pyrenees and directly halfway between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Toulouse is a lovely city to visit while on holidays in France. Sitting on the Garonne River, Toulouse's Roman roots are just part of why this Pink City is...
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Tunisia tries to woo travellers with questionable ads
Tunisia's national tourism board took a wild (and very controversial) leap on their newest ad campaign. The commercial messages essentially mock the country's reputation, post-revolution, in attempts to win travellers back to the country. It's understandable...
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Essential Barcelona: 4 things you HAVE to do
Planning a trip to Barcelona for the Easter holidays? Maybe the recent bout of spring weather has had you pining after a warm weekend break. Barcelona is a short jump away from London and the perfect place to catch a bit of sun and a whole lot of culture!...
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Day of the Dead: Oaxaca, Mexico
There is only one place to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Mexico and that's in Oaxaca. This festival is far from sombre, it's a joyous celebration that touches the entire country. El día de los muertos, as the locals call it, takes place every year...
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The Venice tax arrives
Finally the tourist tax that Venice has been threatening for years will be implemented next month. The city is in major need of repair and with nowhere to get the money except from tourists, thus to tax idea was born. But will it really save Venice from...
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Bali: for adventure, for culture
You've never lived unless you've been to Bali. That's what same people say at least. We'd like to take that even further by saying, you haven't experienced the real Bali if you haven't ventured back Kuta, Seminyak and Legian. There is more to this island...
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24 hours in... How to plan a whirlwind trip?
Not everyone has the luxury of time, especially if you find yourself in a city for only 24 hours or a little longer. There's a lot to do and a lot to see in that short period of time. You can waste precious moments scouring the pages of your travel guide...
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How to plan the perfect family holiday
We love our families, don't we? How is it that we turn at the thought of a family holiday? Nightmares from the past? Or is it just the thought of spending 24 constant hours with your family. Family holidays can either be a great success, creating lasting...
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Spain: #1 travel destination for Brits
Is anyone surprised that Spain was the most popular travel destination this summer? With sun, beaches, culture and enough sangria for everyone, it's really no wonder so many Brits head to Spain each and every summer to get their dose of Vitamin D before...
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Hurricane Irene leaves thousands stranded
Hurricane Irene ripped through New York City on the weekend, shutting down airports and leaving thousands of travellers stranded to wait out the storm. It wasn't until yesterday and today however that flights began again and airports are desperately trying...