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10 Best Things to Do in Australia
For centuries, Australia has drawn tourists from all over the globe due to its cities, beaches and world famous attractions.
29/08/2014
10 Reasons to Go Scuba Diving at the Great Barrier Reef
Everyone’s heard of the Great Barrier Reef, but how many of them have had the opportunity to swim there?
28/08/2014
Top 4 Things to Do in Mayrhofen During Summer
Located in the Zillertal Valley, Mayrhofen is recognised as a popular town to visit during winter, hosting the weeklong festival ‘Snowbombing’ and being, arguably, one of the best places to ski in the world.
28/08/2014
4 Best Trekking Destinations in the World
Hiking on mountainous regions is one of the most exciting pass times for leisure.
21/08/2014
10 Greenest Cities to Visit in the World
Many cities around the world are rapidly growing in terms of architecture and urbanisartion. Most cities now leave little or no space for nature our outfoor spaces.
21/08/2014
Vietnam 2 Week Itinerary: South to North
Vietnam is likely to be different to most other countries you've travelled to.
20/08/2014
Best Wildlife Destinations to Visit in India
Planning a dream trip to India? Would you like to see exotic animals?
18/08/2014
Facts about the Underground Cities of Cappadocia
The underground cities of Cappadocia which are in Turkey were used in the ancient times as hideouts by Christians who hid from Roman soldiers and armies.
15/08/2014
Kampot 2 Day Itinerary
Kampot, is the perfect relaxing destination in Cambodia and althought lesser known than Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, it is a city which you should add to your itinerary.
14/08/2014
Siem Riep Travel Guide
As soon as someone says Siem Reap you automatically think of Angkor Wat, but that's not all you can get up to in this amazing destination. View our guide which includes top rated sightseeing tours, packages, recommendations for the best free things do, tips for where to stay and how you can save money and visit Siem Reap on a budget.
14/08/2014
Tips for Trekking in the Himalayas
Trekking amid the highest peaks in Himalayas is a thrill that every person should experience.
13/08/2014
How You Can Help Wild Monkeys in Mauritius
When planning and booking a much-anticipated holiday, it is often a priority for many to select an ethical option. We want to feel confident that our holidays do are not gravely impacting on endangered habitats or inadvertently funding damaging animal, environmental or human practices.
11/08/2014
Best Things for Families to Do in Goa
Goa is one of the most popular tourism destinations in India with so many amazing places to visit and activities.
02/08/2014
5 Ways to Prevent Stress Holiday Stress
While road trips and holidays are a great way to unwind, they can also lead to a lot of stress.
10/06/2014
5 Dishes You Must Try in Thailand
Across the globe Thai food has become a firm favourite amongst foodies.
28/05/2014
Top 5 Places in NYC if You are Missing the UK
You’re traveling to the Big Apple, or moving there, but you’re already missing the home.
16/05/2014
Alternative Places to Visit in Auckland
Many people seem to share a common opinion of Auckland - that it is 'boring' or that there just 'isn't much there'. But this is far from true.
04/05/2014
Sydney 5 Day Itinerary
One of our featured writers - Sally Taylor is currently on a 3 month round the world trip and her second stop was Sydney.
22/04/2014
Top 5 Things to Do in Buenos Aires
Planning to visit Buenos Aires? Want to experience the highlights?
22/04/2014
Top Things to Know Before Visiting Dunedin
There’s a set list of things you’re likely to read about Dunedin if you ever look it up.
05/04/2014
Alternative (Non-Touristy) Things to Do in Thailand
Visiting Thailand is on the top of many travellers bucket lists, and is often one of the first countries young people tend to backpack in due to the simple ease of getting around, the affordable cost of living and of course, the huge amount of exciting excursions available.
04/04/2014
Things You Need to Know Before Starting Sailing
Sailing is an incredible experience which gives you the freedom to explore the great outdoors. But just the prospect of getting started can be daunting especially if you have never been sailing before.
26/03/2014
Top Tips for Visiting Rome in Summer
Are you thinking about travelling to Italy and visiting Rome this summer?
12/03/2014
15 Useful Tips for Solo Female Travellers
If you’ve wanted to travel for a while, what’s stopping you?
03/03/2014
What Not to Pack When Volunteering Abroad
If you are currently planning a volunteer trip and need idea's for what not to pack and take abroad read this guide we have put together.
03/03/2014
Top Tips for Solo Travelers in Asia
Are you planning to go backpacking around Asia and by yourself? This can be one of the most amazing experiences on your life but there are lots of things you might not know if you have never done anything like this before.
03/03/2014
Top 10 Things to See & Do in São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city not only in Brazil but, reaching nearly 12 million inhabitants in the city centre, it is largest city in South America.
03/03/2014
Top Tips for Travelling in Italy by Train
Italy is a vast and exciting country to travel with numerous well-known cities to visit and explore.
19/02/2014
Best Animal Sanctuaries to Visit around the World
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation? Do you love a good excuse to travel? With so many depressing news stories about wildlife poaching we felt inspired to put together a list of some very worthwhile sanctuaries around the world.
18/02/2014
10 Items to AVOID Packing in Your Backpack
It’s not easy to know what to take when backpacking. Your backpack may appear huge at first but once you start packing it’s clear that you can’t fit your whole life into that one bag.
14/02/2014