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5 Crazy Superstitions From Around the World   

Credit: Wikimedia Whether you have travelled the world or remain content life in your homeland, you are sure to have knowledge of the strange and unusual superstitions that have survived from history. After all, a number of these originated in the UK or Central Europe, with others having roots in Ancient Rome or Eastern Culture. 5 Crazy Superstitions from across the globe With this in mind, here is our pick of the five most unusual superstitions from across the globe: – The Number 17 is considered as unlucky in Italy According to roulette in numbers the number 17 is considered…

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Staying Safe When You Travel Abroad

When you travel overseas, you are entering a world that is very different from the one you know at home. This is part of its charm – there are so many new things to experience, so many sights to see, and so many new people to meet. However, that same sweet strangeness also has a darker side – traveling overseas can be dangerous if you do not know what you are doing. Think about it – there are places you won’t go at home because they are dangerous, and exactly the same thing applies overseas. However, the problem is that…

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Money Saving Tips when Going on a Vacation

You don’t have to spend a fortune in order to have a fun, rejuvenating, and memorable holiday. Saving money doesn’t have to mean making sacrifices or settling for something below your expectations. Here are a few ideas for how you can have a great vacation and still save a bit of money: Do Some Research The main reason people end up spending too much when they lack information – this can mean that they end up spending far more money on things than they need to. The best way to deal with this knowledge-deficit is to do some research. You…

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St. Mawes in Roseland: A Vacation to Remember

If you are planning a holiday trip to Cornwall anytime soon, then you must definitely include a tour of the Roseland Peninsula in your travel itinerary. This peninsula has played an important role in the history of Cornwall in the past few centuries, and is quickly becoming one of Cornwall’s top tourist destinations. Whether you are a vacationing family who is looking for family holiday cottages in Cornwall, or a solo traveller in search of a rejuvenating and refreshing escapade, you will surely find something worth your while in here. The peninsula is composed of various villages – one of…

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A First Class Life in Costa del Sol

A trip to Costa del Sol is one of the most sought after travel vacation of many tourists and travellers worldwide. Whether you’re here for a month long business travel or short holiday villa breaks, you will never run out of classy things to do and enjoy in this part of La Furia Roja. Read on and see the top three must see and do when in Costa del Sol – all of which guarantee a first-class vacation. Marinas: A Luxurious Adventure Picturesque marinas and extravagant yachts are one of the most common sights that you’ll see in Costa del…

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Your Travel Health Abroad

Heading abroad on holiday is supposed to be an enjoyable, energising experience; sandy beaches, vibrant new cities and exciting nightlife. Illness abroad is a different matter; it can be difficult to get treatment in some destinations, and the language barrier doesn’t help. Hospital bills can be confusing and expensive, and the quality of medical facilities in some countries may leave something to be desired. Rather than going in blind, have a read of these tips for staying healthy on your holiday: Insurance When you’re ill abroad, the last thing you’re going to want to worry about is your finances. There…

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Surrealism on the island of Tenerife

All too often we fall into the trap of The Stereotype. Take Tenerife, for example – a hugely popular holiday destination that’s typically seen as the place to go for sun, sand, beaches and golf. What’s often left out of this picture (somewhat sadly) is the island’s rich artistic heritage, especially in the realm of Surrealism – and so that’s exactly what I’m going to focus on today. Tenerife’s Surrealist credentials Tenerife’s has really strong ties with the Surrealist movement (which I’ll tell you more about in a moment) – they in fact date all the way to the 1930s.…

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The World’s Top Luxury Cruise Destinations

One of the great things about a cruise holiday is that it can be whatever you want it to be – a family holiday, a city break, a sightseeing tour – and take you wherever you want to go, from the capital cities of Europe to the far side of the world. It’s those far-off luxury cruise destinations we’re going to focus on here, with a rundown of the most chic countries, islands and cities you could be visiting on your next cruise holiday with MSC: The Caribbean One of the most popular luxury cruise locations in the world is the…

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Some Tips for the Traveling Family

We often think traveling is left to the young & single, or the soul-searching solo traveler. Something that doesn’t come to mind right off the bat when we think of travel is a traveling family. These days, with online work so readily available, many families are finding ways to live, work, and travel abroad, even with several kids in tow. Below we’ve compiled a few tips that might be useful for a family on the go. Get Everyone Involved Traveling with kids of any age can be a difficult process. Whether the short attention spans of the young ones or…

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Discover The Beauty Of Perth Australia

Perth, the capital city of Western Australia is a place with much beauty to be discovered. Whether you are looking for a nice quite vacation or a lively one filled with exciting adventure, Perth is just the destination for you. Embarking On Your Journey Before you arrive in Perth it is important that you plan ahead for your adventure. One thing that comes in handy when making a visit to this beautiful city is a vehicle. Hiring a car during your stay in Perth is actually very simple and will allow you to easily go from place to place as…

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