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EasyJet sets up in Lisbon
If you were wondering where to go next season for cheap. Think no longer! EasyJet just announced that Lisbon will be the next place it sets up a base. As one of Europe's leading low-cost airline carriers, EasyJet attracts a lot of attention, especially...
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Christmas retail therapy: where to get it
If there's one thing we love about travelling, it's the chance to do some serious shopping in stores you can't find at home. While London sure has it's fine selection of boutiques and department stores, there is definitely a lot more out there than that....
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Top 5 Travel Experiences for 2012
By Dalene Ingham-Brown You pulled off Christmas without a hitch. Even though Granny Joy tripped over the rug and Uncle Bob got totally blotto on that bottle of Frangelico you gave him for Christmas. What’s new? Next up, was New Year! You bought the bubbly...
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Never fear, especially of flying
There's no denying that a lot of people are scared to fly. It's actually quite common to feel a few butterflies in your stomach as the pilots prepare for take-off. But if you do have a chronic fear of it, there are ways to pacify it and even cure it....
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Argentina: not as far away as you thought
Have you always wanted to travel to Argentina? It's literally on the other side of the world from us here in London but with new flight routes opening up, it's really not as far as we thought it was. Thank you British Airways for launching a new direct...
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Planning a winter trip? Get booking!
If you still have hopes of travelling somewhere warm and sunny this winter then you'd better get on the web and start booking your holiday before the prices start to soar. It's almost mid-November and believe it or not we're 6 weeks from Christmas. Bargain...
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Write your own travelogue with wegetthere
Have you ever wanted to be a travel writer, to see your own stories published between two hard covers and bound with glue? Now is your chance and you don't even need a publisher to do it. For a lot of travellers the word travel goes hand in hand with...
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Babes on a plane: flying with your kids
Travel is hard, let's face it. We pay astronomically high prices to be flown in a small and cramped space, sometimes for 12+ hours at a time, to get to the other side of the world. In the mean time we can't sleep because our chair doesn't recline properly...
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What's in your bag: a mini guide
If you Google "how to pack for a holiday" you'll be returned with 260,000,000+ results. That's a lot of advice floating out there in the World Wide Web about packing. That number is about to rise by 1 by the time I publish this post. There is a lot of...
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Best places to spot humpbacks
One of the most exciting things about travelling is getting the chance to get up close and personal with some local wildlife. Around the world there are animal sanctuaries, wilderness reserves and orphanages that offer tours and the chance to see some...
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Safari étiquette: what NOT to do
Has it always been your dream to travel to Africa for a safari? If you're planning to do it, there are a few more things you need to know than just what to pack. Today there is a little more to safaris than just wearing khaki and driving around in a jeep...
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Could you spend 40 days at Base Camp?
Mount Everest. It is the goal for every climber. It is their motivation. More than ever before, amateur climbers are joining expeditions (read: tourist holidays) to reach the summit and come back down again. The trip of a lifetime... but at what cost?...
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Japanese Manga onboard all JAL Dreamliner flights
Manga fans, the day you've all been waiting for is here! No longer will you need to buy your fix of manga comics at the newstand before boarding your next JAL flight. They're now available onboard for your entertainment! Japan Airlines will offer its...
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5 gifts for the frugal traveller on your list
It's not even December yet and we're starting to think about our Christmas shopping, are you? Well, as you may have guessed, we have a lot of travellers on our list and while we'd like to buy them all the latest in travel gadgets and accessories but sometimes...
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Ryanair passenger traffic is down... but why?
If you follow the travel news and pay attention to Ryanair's headlines, they are always trying to find new ways to increase passenger capacity. Previous schemes have included taking out toilets, then charging passengers £1 a flush and reconfiguring aircraft...
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Britain's 7 Great Wonders
There's no shame in a 'staycation.' Actually, it can be just as exotic and truly epic as any trip abroad. Why go all the way the see the pyramids in Egypt when we've got the Stonehenge right in our backyard? The Great Wall of China hardly lives up to...
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Eurail expands into Slovakia
If you love to travel by train in Europe then listen up! The famous Eurail Global Pass is expanding its territory, adding Slovakia to its roster of applicable countries. So far the list has a total of 22 other countries (now 23) which accept the Eurail...
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PEI is 10s across the board
Prince Edward Island has recently been dubbed the greenest province in Canada. It's also an amazing East Coast island with a whole lot to offer holiday makers just about any season of the year! PEI has been known for two things in the past: mussels and...
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The end of the liquid law?
It was annoying at first, when the liquid ban went into place but like most rules for air travel, you get used to it quite quickly and for frequent travellers, packing only 100ml bottles into their carry-on suitcases just became another part of travel,...
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Summer hot spots: Croatia dreaming
At this point Tenerife is so 5 years ago. Croatia is all the rage, mostly because it's still largely undiscovered and prices haven't caught up with the new surge of tourism hitting this small Eastern European country's coasts. Fronting the Adriatic, Croatia...
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10 places to go this summer
It may only be February but if you're travel savvy you'll know that summer flights at their cheapest now. Where are you planning to go for summer holidays? Don't know? Here are a few places around the world that will definitely be worth checking out this...
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R-R-R-Rio: three essential stops
Rio de Janeiro is known for one thing: its electrifying party scene. Want to get a taste of the world's party capital this year? Not every city has the audacity to call itself the marvelous city but Rio lives up to the title, that much is for certain....
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Croatia dreaming II: Dubrovnik
Remember when we swooned over Croatia last week? We're back to this incredible Adriatic country with a little love for Dubrovnik, the country's second capital (after Zagreb of course). Combine your beach holiday with a little history and a little culture....
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Island paradise: Waiheke, NZ
There are a few things you should know about Waiheke Island. It's known as a hot vacation spot for the rich and famous. But, there's more to the island than just posh parties and luxury hotel resorts. As you may know, New Zealand produces some really...
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Pollution in Chiang Mai is a major put-off
Chiang Mai, the popular backpacker town in Thailand faces the same problem every year: air pollution. It happens every year around this time, from February to April, in this part of Thailand because of a practice called "slash and burn" farming where...