Deciding whether or not you need to bring a phone backpacking is a question every traveller asks themselves before leaving home. Most people own smartphones now and they are definitely a handy thing to have when you’re travelling so it might be time to invest. overnigh If you’re heading off, you’ll probably want to bring […]
1. ELBRUS You may not have heard of it, but Elbrus is the highest mountain in Europe and is still snowcovered in the warmer summer months! The skiing conditions may not be as beautiful as those in the Alps, but even the most extreme sportsperson can dependably snowboard down its higher slopes during the summer […]
It is an island filled with a Calypso melody. There are endless hues of blue water and pink coral on the island’s outstanding white-sand beaches. Combined with friendly locals and a relaxed vibe, Barbados is as irresistible as a siren’s call, hence why Turquoise Holidays work so hard to bring us the best trip imaginable. […]
Hawaii is known for the sparkling blue waters that wash over its beaches, but it’s also a place to explore another kind of flow: volcanic lava. “Volcano tourism” is huge in Hawaii — its five main islands were all formed by volcanic eruptions, and it is home to one of the world’s most active volcano, […]
On December 13th 2012 we return to Middle Earth for the first time in almost ten years. Following on from the ambitious Lord of the Rings trilogy which came to a close in 2003, director Peter Jackson has committed Tolkien’s classic tale of The Hobbit to the silver screen. Starting this year Jackson will tell, […]
Somerset may gain its name from ‘the land of the summer people’ but that doesn’t mean you should avoid it like the plague come winter. In fact, Somerset is packed with things to do throughout the year and this is our pick of winter fun. Why not wrap up warm and come to Somerset for […]
This guest post was contributed by Peak Transfer It’s not just exotic food, fascinating cultures and warmer weather you may encounter on holiday. Even getting around can be a whole new experience. From rickshaws and tuk tuks to steam engines and even ostriches, here is a look at the quirkiest forms of transport you might […]
With so many applicants going for every available job, how can you make your resume stand out? One sure fire way is to consider a stint of volunteering abroad. Organisations like Projects Abroad (http://www.projects-abroad.ca) offer countless opportunities all over the world where you can gain essential skills and experiences in teaching, nursing, social work, conservation, […]
Nice is one beautiful city, so if you’re flying to Nice, make sure to check out these 5 top sights: The Nice Observatory The Nice Observatory is located on the summit of Mont Gros. The observatory was established in 1879. When it became operational one year later, the observatory housed a 76-cm refractor telescope that […]
Ibiza is one of those islands that most travellers will have heard of because of its reputation as a party island. Of course, this is very true, especially since the 1990s, when tourists first came in their thousands to go clubbing in San Antonio. The club scene is one that still attracts many young tourists […]
The prices vary wildly in Europe. I lounged in a private hotel room in Santorini with an ocean-view outdoor patio for 25 Euros—the same amount could procure me a spot in a fan cooled, 14-bed dorm in Amsterdam. I feasted on 5 Euro kebab in Dublin and slurped a 10 Pound bowl of ramen in […]
Looking at the nicest airports to be stuck at in the UK