Set to take the title of ‘European Capital of Culture’ in 2021, Timisoara is Romania’s third biggest city. Located in the far west, close to the borders with Serbia and Hungary, it’s the perfect place for a short city break. While Romania's more obvious tourism destinations include Bucharest and Transylvania, there’s plenty to hold your … [Read more...]
5 Adventures Around the World on Wheels
Everyone talks about the best road trips by car, but what if you crave just a little bit more adventure in your life. There are plenty of alternative ways to see the world on wheels, and here are a few of my top suggestions. DUNE BUGGYING Dune buggies aren’t too far removed from cars, but their main attraction is that you can take them onto … [Read more...]
Win a Pair of Tickets to This Year’s Rock en Seine Festival!
Spring has just arrived and, as the cold weather slips away, it’s finally time to start filling your schedules with this year’s hottest events. August 25 to 27 are dates for the diary, because today I’m giving away a pair of tickets to Rock en Seine festival. In its fifteenth year, Rock en Seine will again take place in the Parc de Saint-Cloud … [Read more...]
Exploring Majorca’s Best Diving Sites
People jet out to Majorca from all over Europe and beyond to explore its quaint towns and villages. However, if you’re looking for something more active during your stay, this Balearic Island is packed with opportunities for adventure, especially at some of its diving sites. There are around 70 different dive sites offering wreck and cavern dive … [Read more...]
Highlights of the Philippines
The many highlights of the Philippines include thousands of deserted beaches, a spectacular diversity of marine life, beautiful jungle treks, and a huge selection of adventure sports and activities. The challenge comes with trying to decide where to go. Fortunately, if you have the time to spare, it's quite easy to keep extending your visa. … [Read more...]
10 Things to Take Care of When Planning an Adrenaline-Fuelled Trip
You’ve made up your mind: you’re going on that trip you’ve been fantasising about for ages – and you’re definitely trying a new extreme sport while you’re there. If you’re ready to go on holiday and you want it to be filled with adventure, you might need to do some extra planning before you go, but here’s a list to help you remember … [Read more...]
Work in Australia: the 457 Visa Application
The 457 visa application for work in Australia is a daunting prospect. It can take months, be costly, and there's no guarantee you'll have the desired outcome - no matter how qualified you might be. Having said that, if you're successful, you will be permitted to work in Australia for an approved business for up to four years, to bring certain … [Read more...]
Preparing for an Adventure Vacation
By its very nature, an adventure vacation requires a lot of planning. The more adventurous you're going to be, the more you will have to think about in terms of what to pack and how to ensure your trip runs smoothly. Adventure might refer to the activities you plan on doing, or it might simply reflect your travel style. For me, it's a mix of the … [Read more...]
Great Destinations for a Sailing Holiday
If you've ever thought about taking a sailing holiday, you'd be forgiven for thinking that the cost might be prohibitive, but there are actually some really great deals if you can gather a group together. For example, hiring a six to eight person sailboat for a whole week in Europe can come in as low as €3,000. That's just €55 per person per day - … [Read more...]
Diving Sipadan Island: A Guide for Solo Travellers
Any scuba diver who has searched for top dive destinations around the world will have come across Sipadan Island. Located off the east coast of Sabah, which itself is part of Borneo, Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia. While diving Sipadan, you will often see lots of pelagic sea life such as barracuda, trevallies, reef sharks, bumphed … [Read more...]
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