The benefits of skiing are many: a lean and flexible body and an improved cardiovascular system are some of the perks. However, skiing might also be risky if precautions are overlooked. This article will review the world’s top skiing destinations, and will suggest a way of preventing injuries using knee braces for skiing. Top skiing destinations in Europe The Alps region is the mecca of snow sports. With hundreds of Read More ...
When it comes to volunteering, working with children is an amazing choice. After all, what could be more rewarding than helping to improve the lives of young people in need? If you’re keen to get started, read on to find out how to begin planning your trip. Where do you want to go? Among the first things to consider is if there is anywhere in particular you want to travel Read More ...
There are many ways to enjoy a Vietnam tour and take in its neighbouring countries. Orient-Express offers the opportunity to travel in luxury on its train through Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand before heading on to Laos. But you can also board the train for just part of your holiday and enjoy the rest in Vietnam in just as much luxury, as the company also own a number of luxury hotels Read More ...
Actually, Cambodia has been on the ascendant for a few years – diehard backpackers know it well, and the number of holidays in Cambodia taken yearly has risen dramatically during the last decade. What used to be an interesting “add-on” pack, so to speak, to trips round neighbouring Vietnam or Thailand – a visit to Angkor Wat was pretty much all that Cambodia had to offer, or at least so Read More ...
The Canary Islands are a popular tourist hotspot for a reason. Geographically located in the African continent, this Spanish archipelago has a lot to offer visitors all year round. However, Tenerife has certain unique features that can’t be seen on the other Canary islands. Tenerife is the largest island of the Canary archipelago, followed by other islands such as Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, or El Hierro. Read More ...
There is a freedom afforded by taking a driving holiday that comes with very few other kinds of holiday. The ability to roam the open roads, stopping where you want and sleeping where you want without being tied to any predetermined itinerary is a feeling that has to be experienced to be appreciated. This is particularly prevalent if you spend every day in a busy workplace and don’t get to Read More ...
Skype is a great way to stay in touch whilst travelling. Take a look a this trailer on its grouped video calling feature.
Travel insurance might seem like a simple creature, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Many would-be travellers assume there’s only one kind of insurance and that they don’t need to think about this ahead of their journey: simply buy the cheapest policy the day before you’re travel and you’re sorted, right? Wrong: travel insurance comes in multiple forms and if you’re not sure about which type it is Read More ...
Many people have never used the services of a personal travel advisor before, but they can be invaluable when it comes to safety abroad. If you thought holiday advisors were just for the rich and famous, then you may be surprised to know that every year thousands of UK holidaymakers get expert advice on a wide range of travel issues. Staying safe when you’re in a foreign country is an Read More ...
With the Olympics coming to the UK this summer, many London families will choose to holiday at that time to avoid the mad crush of the crowds and festivities. Or, if they are sport fans they might prefer to stay for the Games and travel abroad later in the year to brighten up those cold, dreary winter months. Here are five exotic destinations worth considering whatever time of year you Read More ...
While Thailand mops up after months of devastating flooding, groups of British volunteers are cleaning up the beaches and coral reefs and planting mangrove saplings along the south coast of the country, and more are needed to join this worthwhile conservation project. Thailand is just one of the 27 countries serviced by Projects Abroad – the world’s largest commercial volunteer organisation – but currently one of the most ‘needy’ in Read More ...
How many times have you travelled somewhere, looked out of the window as you go by and thought to yourself ‘I wonder what that building is?’ or ‘I wonder what that monument is for?’ Many travellers miss out on learning something new about what they are seeing when they travel because they are simply not well enough informed. As a tourist it is understandable – after all you can’t know Read More ...
China is one of the hottest leisure and business destinations at the moment. As the interior of the country opens up, the more adventurous tourists are discovering its vast scale and the excitement of travelling to places few English speakers regularly go. Equally as the economy booms and more goods are sourced from China, travelling there on business is becoming the norm. Planning a journey inside China away from the Read More ...
If you’re lucky enough to be visiting Amsterdam on Queen’s Day this year, you can expect to have a fantastic time – the streets will be bathed in all things orange, there will be plenty of dancing and drinking and the opportunity to pick up a bargain to boot! Here are just a few things to look out for while exploring the Dutch city during this incredibly popular festival. Accommodation Read More ...
Planning a Vietnam holiday or honeymoon has grown to be popular over the last decade, but much of the country is still remarkably undeveloped. Its positively-minded, welcoming people & richly varied landscapes complement wonderful stretches of barely touched tropical beach – an excellent combination, whichever honeymoon style you dream of. Hotels here are often world class, or historically interesting, if not. Alternatively, you could try a home-stay in a mountain Read More ...
