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...]
10 Packing Tips for Sporty Travellers
It’s challenging enough deciding what to take with you on holiday, and that's without the added complication of having to pack sports equipment. These ten packing tips for sporty travellers should help you make best use of the space you have. 1. CONSIDER RENTING YOUR GEAR It’s always tempting to pack everything but the kitchen sink when … [Read more...]
Vietnam Travel Tips
The most popular route through Vietnam is along the coastal highway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Many of the tourist hotspots are along this route, and those that are not are often easy to reach if you use one of the major cities as a base. Vietnam is a friendly and accessible country with a huge range of activities set among some of the … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Dive School
I've been a qualified scuba diver for over 15 years. Unfortunately for me, there was a long period when I forgot how incredible it is. In the past two years, I've reignited my passion for scuba, visiting some of the world's best locations, including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the Great Blue Hole in Belize and Mexico's cenotes, and … [Read more...]
How to Deal With Illness and Accidents When Abroad
From the rough and adventurous backpacker to the more luxurious traveller, it is everyone’s worst nightmare to get injured or sick while holidaying abroad. That's why it's important to know some of the things that you can do to try and prevent this, and ways to handle it if it unfortunately happens. Research your destination for required … [Read more...]
