The Secrets of Low Cost Travel

Kids in tow while travelling has both its challenges and its rewards. Checking in and then getting through security is just the beginning. The real fun starts when you reach your gate and your flight isn't boarding for another half hour or longer. That's...

Forget about jet lag and disrupted sleeping patterns, we're talking about "jet bloating" today and which foods you should absolutely avoid before and while flying if you want to avoid this very uncomfortable travel condition. Jet bloating isn't new, travellers...

The ancient rice terraces in the Philippines have been farmed for more than 2,000 years and have, until recently, been on the UN's list of endangered heritage sites. Thanks to extensive preservation practices, this incredible landscape has made its way...

It's safe to say that things don't always work out the way that we plan, especially when travelling. It's not the destination that makes a holiday great, it's you and what you bring to the table when it comes time to holiday. Whether you've planning a...

Have you always dreamt of visiting the famous Galapagos Islands? The downside to these gorgeous and mysterious islands is that they can be quite expensive to visit. As they're protected by the Ecuadorian government, most tourists will visit with boat...

It's a hard job to classify anything as "the best." It's all a bit subjective, don't you think? Of cours, there is no shortage of "the best" posts on travel blogs. We even have a few on this one but we hope you take them rather as suggestions because...

Oxford, can you get any more typically British than that? This summer we're celebrating all this British. With one major event over (Jubillee, anyone?) and the Olympic Games just ahead, we're taking off to Oxford for a day to experience this essentially...

For The Beatles, London was an essential part of their story despite the group's beginnings in Liverpool. London was the centre of all things music back then and today fans of the iconic British pop-rock band still come to tour the sights that are forever...

Like most countries the government provides advice and sometimes even warnings for its citizens when travelling abroad, particularly to Europe and North America. China is no exception but some of their suggestions may seem a bit extreme and some even...

Tibet, the land of the yogis, surrounded by the Himalayas. It's a magical place of monasteries, peaceful valleys and is quite a challenge to reach. Location aside, visitors need visas and permission from the Chinese to enter this incredible country. Is...