Posts Tagged“travel tips”

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…

Tips for Travelers Moving Abroad

Moving abroad can be a very daunting task at first for many travelers. There are so many things that must be done and sometimes it seems there is little or no time to get them done. Follow these few simple tips to make your move run as smoothly and stress free as possible. Plan and Prepare in Advance As with anything in life, proper planning and preparation is very necessary when it comes to moving out of your country. Moving is a major change in anyone’s life and it is best to do all possible to ensure that it is…

Coach Holidays – Fact or Fiction

There has been a lot of buzz lately about all inclusive coach holidays, but is there really a place for them in 2013’s market? We’ve investigated the myths surrounding holidaying by coach, and have aimed to get you up-to-date with the facts of coach travel. Fiction: coach holidays are only suitable for the elderly. Fact: whilst providing numerous advantages and breaks that will appeal strongly to the older generation, there are now thousands of coach holidays that people of all walks of life can enjoy. They can range from anything from festival trips, spa breaks, theatre weekends and city tours.…

How to Have the Safest Trip Possible

Travelling the world is something which many people find hugely addictive once they get started. However, the problem is often getting started in the first place. One of the issues which a lot of would-be travelers have is that they are worried about how safe they will be abroad. The following are a few points to help you travel as safely as possible. Do Some Research There is no substitute for getting some decent research done before you head off. These days the internet is the best place to check out details on your destination. Travel guides and traveler forums…

Precious R & R

Working 9-5 … in the immortal words of Dolly Parton, what a way to make a living. At the end of a long week, we herald the start of the weekend and look forward to two days of relaxation, or at least two days of being able to get finished all the jobs we didn’t have time to do during the week! At the end of a few months, it can feel like a continuous cycle that never ends, and that’s where a good relaxing holiday comes to the fore. Golf, spas, shopping, simply chilling out on the beach –…

Insuring the Safety of Your Across the World Trip

Taking a family vacation to another state can be stressful but travelling across the world can be scary. Being afraid of all the things that could happen is no reason to not take your overseas trip. There are many things you can do to ensure your safety on the trip. Whether you are travelling with family, friends or for business there are many things you should do before leaving on your trip. Travel Insurance This type of insurance is designed to cover you from many things that can disrupt your trip. Many airlines only have non-refundable airfare so if a…

4 Excellent Reasons to Go Surfing

There are untold benefits to surfing and we should all pay attention when someone who is a seasoned surfer imparts their words of wisdom, as they’ve experienced the sea in ways we can’t understand. It might not be something you’d normally think of, but there are plenty of reasons to give it a go, especially if it’s something you’ve never tried before. I was once given a lecture – albeit an inspiring one – by an ex surfer from Wales that led me to get onto my first board and I’ve been surfing many times since as a result. Below…

Australians should consider travelling when the dollar is so high!

The Australian dollar over the past couple of years has been very strong, this is basically due to demand from Asia for what’s in the ground. So with a booming economy and traditional expensive destinations like Europe in an economic downturn, what does it actually mean to the average Aussie punter who may be considering a range of personal loans to fund their latest travels? Asia has gotten cheaper Let’s face it most of Asia has been cheap forever… well Japan, Hong Kong and more recently Singapore aside. It’s not just the seasoned travelers who are going over by flocks…

Tianjin, Beijing: Traveling Back in Time

Tianjin is located in the southeast portion of Beijing, a bustling port city filled with exciting things to see and do. It was a famous trading center centuries ago, and still holds some of that reputation until now.  There are many things to do in this port city, and as you may already expect, yes, they are almost always related to water or at least near the water areas. The Hai River This famous river cuts through the city center, and is one of the most important water systems that helped to build the Tianjin into a bustling metropolitan then…

Contest Photography | Capturing the Best Travel Photos

In the digital age photography has become more and more mainstream as a hobby than it was 15 years ago – now, any traveler can take some of the most breathtaking photos ever seen in a region without any multitude of photography experience. Cameras are on our computers, phones, e-readers, and even on kids’ toys can take photos in quality never before possible (at least not without spending several hundred dollars). Despite the numerous devices that cameras can be found on, a real travel photographer or hobbyist sticks with digital SLR cameras because of the interchangeable lenses and options for…