Before you decide to embark on a road trip, it's a good idea to consider the potential difficulties associated with travelling with a vehicle. In particular, if you plan to pass through several cities, you might have problems finding parking, and the costs associated with this may also build up quickly - especially on unfamiliar territory. Here are … [Read more...]
Tips for Nervous Flyers
If you’re a nervous flyer, or are going on a family holiday with a child who suffers from flight jitters, reading this article before arriving at the airport may help to alleviate any holiday stress. It’s understandable that people are anxious before jetting off on a holiday, even when it’s a much-needed family holiday that’s been long in the … [Read more...]
Easy to Follow Holiday Packing Tips
The more you travel, the more packing comes naturally. The travel items you so frequently need have a specific place in your drawer at home and fit neatly into a specific part of your luggage. However, it can still be a bit of a headache pulling everything together and making sure it fits in your backpack or suitcase. You may also need to … [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...]
How to Protect Your Eyes During Adventure Travel
Planning an adventure getaway can be really exciting, but whether you’ve got tropical waters or glistening ski slopes to look forward to, it’s important to be prepared not just for the experience of a lifetime but for the risks that adventurous environments may bring. These destinations may look blissfully inviting, but they can be potentially … [Read more...]
Tips on Visiting North America: Top 5 States
Within the United States lie an incredible range of natural attractions, from beautiful coastlines to majestic mountain ranges. It's an expansive country comprising 50 states, so to make life easier, below are suggestions for five that stand out as top tourist destinations. It's easy to see why the country's so popular, but its important for … [Read more...]
10 Awesome Gifts for Travellers
It’s that time of year again. Christmas is fast approaching and you’re wracking your brains for ideas on what to buy as gifts for the special people in your life. Buying gifts for travellers can be extremely difficult, because the last thing they want is to be weighed down with gimmicky items they’ll barely ever use. Thankfully, there are some … [Read more...]
5 Things you Should Avoid When Buying a Plane Ticket
The internet is full of advice on ways to actively save money - either in everyday life or when you're planning to take a trip somewhere far away and exotic. In a reverse twist from the usual travel advice, this article brings you tips on five things you should avoid - specifically, when buying plane tickets. These tips will help you to save money … [Read more...]
Travel Writing Tips for Beginner Bloggers
Travel blogging is an increasingly competitive industry. One way to ensure you stand out is to make sure that your travel writing is top notch. Here are some travel writing tips to start you off. FIND AN ANGLE/SPECIALTY Make yourself an expert on a particular activity, genre or destination. Some of the top UK travel blogs have specific focuses, … [Read more...]
Why is an EHIC Important When Planning Extreme Holidays?
If you're an EU citizen, you should always take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you whenever you go on holiday elsewhere in Europe. This ensures that if you fall ill or get injured during your trip you will be covered to use public health services at the same cost as if you were a local. If you’re going on an extreme sports holiday, … [Read more...]
