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May 30, 2013

Cruise Europe – Unpack Once!

The Rhine River flows from the Swiss Alps through Germany and eventually flows into the North Sea coast in the Netherlands and is the twelfth longest river in Europe. There are many beautiful castles to see along the way, as well as many vineyards and cathedrals – all in beautiful settings. River cruises in Europe are a very easy way to see some magnificent scenery and get some great cultural and historical experiences. The Rhine river cruises are not the only options, there are also choices like the Danube river cruise, French cruises or one that takes you through to…

February 25, 2013

Enjoy Brussels!

Brussels, is a historical city within Belgium. For many years it has been a city long forgotten, but in the last decade it has seen a huge transformation. The city is now truly a cosmopolitan and bilingual city of wonder. Packed with fine food and culture, Brussels is a fine example of glorious Art Nouveau architecture and the origin of many a famous character, including the one and only Tin-tin. The Grand Place is certainly the place to be. Known as the heart of Brussels, it is the legacy left after the city was blitzed in 1695. It was rebuilt…

February 18, 2013

Experience the Vibrance of Australia

Australia is massive, and sparsely populated: in size, it rivals the USA, yet its population is just under 22 million. It is an ancient land, and often looks it: much of central and western Australia – the bulk of the country – is overwhelmingly arid and flat. In contrast, its cities, most founded as recently as the mid-nineteenth century, express a vibrant, youthful energy. The most memorable scenery is in the Outback, the vast desert in the interior of the country west of the Great Dividing Range. Here, vivid blue skies, cinnamon-red earth, deserted gorges and other striking geological features…

January 15, 2013

Bonny Scotland

As befits the home of tartan and whiskey simple definitions don’t really suit Scotland. Cliched images of the place abound – postcards of wee Highland terriers, tartan tins of shortbread, ranks of diamond-patterned golf jerseys … and they drive many Scots to apoplexy. And yet Scotland has a habit of delivering on its classic images: in some parts ruined castles really do perch on just about every hilltop, in summer the glens inevitably turn purple with heather and if you end up in a village on gala day you just might bump into a formation of bagpipers marching down the…

December 15, 2012

How To Earn Money While You Travel

Do you dream of quitting your job, selling everything you own and jetting off round the world on a trip that has no end in sight? Yep, thought so. But unless you have lots of money in the bank or some very generous parents, you’re going to need to think about earning some money along the way. Luckily, there are loads of jobs out there which are ideal for those looking to live the travel lifestyle, from becoming a self-employed digital nomad to working on cruise ships and organic farms. Take a look at our list below, and get inspired!…

December 9, 2012

The Most Inspiring Travel Quotes for 2013

If you’re anything like me, then sometimes all it takes is one conversation, one book, one sentence to inspire you to pick up that backpack again and set out into the unknown. If you’re feeling stuck in a bit of a January rut, check out some of our choice travel quotes for 2013 – you may get the inspiration you’re looking for. “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for” – John A. Shedd “Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can…

December 2, 2012

Table For One – A Solo Travellers Guide to Eating Alone

Eating alone needn’t be a miserable experience for first-time solo travellers. Keep these tips in mind next time you’re heading out for a bite sans company, and you’ll soon realise that dining solo is the only way to go. Choose your establishment wisely First up, make sure you pick the right kind of place. Sure, if you have your heart set on sampling the culinary delights of one of Paris’s most romantic restaurants, then go right ahead, but you could feel a little out of place surrounded by all the loved-up couples who are sure to be dining there too.…

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