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Why You Should Remove Riding an Elephant from Your Bucket List
So you’re booked and your are ready to go. You’ve drawn up your ‘must see’ list and you can almost feel the heat of the sun on your skin. You’re off to Thailand! And as with most travellers to Asia, you’ll be keen to tick off that ‘Elephant Ride’ from your bucket list.
20/11/2013
5 Best Places to Visit in Western Australia
Whether you want to experience stunning beaches, clear turquoise waters or playful marine wildlife, those sun-seekers looking for an ocean holiday, will find it all on Australia’s West coast.
15/11/2013
10 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Paris
So you’ve gone up the Eiffel Tower, you’ve seen the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, and you’ve heard the bells of Notre Dame. You’ve seen everything there is to see right?
11/11/2013
Top 8 Things to Do in Hobart
Tasmania’s capital city, Hobart, is a delightful small city situated on the banks of the Derwent River with a rich and colourful history.
06/11/2013
Best Place to Spot a Tasmanian Devil in Australia
When you think of the name Tasmanian Devil, you might think up images of ‘Taz’, the Warner Brothers cartoon character, who had a habit of causing destruction in a whirlwind of crazy antics.
06/11/2013
Ideas for 12 months of Budget Travel around Europe
Backpacking around Europe sees many travellers working to save up thousands to purchase interailing passes and take a few months out to travel the continent.
31/10/2013
Famous Film Locations to Visit in New York City!
New York, a city used in many Hollywood films to encapsulate a true sense of America.
30/10/2013
Share Your Summer Camp Experiences
We are very interested in hearing from people who would like to write about summer camp and share your feedback, reviews, experiences and recommendation for our website. Please read on for more information.
25/10/2013
Top Tips for Visiting Magnetic Island
Every so often when travelling you will come across a place that you fall in love with. It may not be the best or prettiest, most historical or significant place you have visited but despite all that something clicks in you and you form a bond with that location.
21/10/2013
Best Festive Christmas City Breaks Around the World
As the holidays are vastly approaching, were all looking for somewhere magical to spend it!
15/10/2013
Top Reasons to Explore New Zealand by Campervan
When it comes getting back to nature and exploring New Zealand’s great outdoors should you use a campervan, stay at a hotel or pitch a tent? If you are looking to stay dry and warm in the cold nights at the foot of the Remarkables, caravanning has the edge, but it does depend on what you are looking for.
26/09/2013
10 Tips For Surviving The Full Moon Party In Thailand
Every month around 10,000 - 30,000 travellers descend upon island of Koh Phangan in southern Thailand for the infamous full moon party. A night full of dancing, neon and scandal.
16/09/2013
3 Things to Consider before Moving to in Ireland
Are you currently thinking about taking time out to do something different from your normal life / routine? Are you open to living in a new country / culture?
15/09/2013
5 Incredible Trips to Do in Your Lifetime
Traveling is what life's made of, is there anything better?
11/09/2013
Top 5 Things to Do in Marmaris, Turkey
While Marmaris is renowned as the nightlife capital of Turkey’s Turquoise coast, it’s a resort with an awful lot more going for it than cocktails and clubs.
30/08/2013
Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Paris
Are you planning to travel to Paris for the first time? Great decision!
23/08/2013
Sydney vs Melbourne: Which is Better?
If you're a lover of big city life and are looking to either relocate or travel in Australia then you probably share the dilemma that many travellers do of deciding which is best - Sydney or Melbourne.
19/08/2013
New Zealand South Island: Scenic Locations to Visit by Car
In New Zealand, the roads are good and the traffic is light. This makes driving easy and fun, and with a car, bike or campervan, visitors can see all the great sights on South Island.
18/08/2013
Top 10 Scenic Destinations in New South Wales, Australia
With a huge population, New South Wales might not seem like a scenic destination from the surface – with the exception of pretty skyline snaps.
18/08/2013
The Best Cycling Trails around Australia and New Zealand
With so much open space, one can see why travellers from around the world come to Australia and New Zealand to pedal the open roads and trails that cross the country; in some places, you can cycle all day and have nothing in your way except the warm sun.
18/08/2013
Best Microbreweries in Australia
With its warm, dry climate much of the year, it is no surprise Australian culture has a strong attachment to good beer.
18/08/2013
Best Places to Go Skiing in New Zealand
If you love skiing and love campervan road trips, then New Zealand should be at the top of your list.
18/08/2013
10 Best Things to Do in Cape Town During Summer
Cape Town is one of the most spectacular cities in the world and although this is a year round destination, visting during summer is extra special.
08/08/2013
The Ultimate Africa Travel Bucket List
East and Southern Africa – famed for its panoramic landscapes and myriad of wildlife. It is said that once you see the sunset over the great African plains, you will never want to leave and, for me, nothing could be more true.
07/08/2013
Top 7 Extreme Sporting Activities for Tourists in New Zealand
Adventure sports and New Zealand are synonymous – in fact, the country is the de facto adventure sports capital of the world.
07/08/2013
Best Road Trips to Take in Australia
One of the best experiences you can have in Australia is taking a road trip. A country with quite a bit of wide open space, driving is sometimes one of the only ways to get to certain spots.
06/08/2013
Top 5 Highlights of Tasmania
Did you know that one of Australia’s six states is actually an island?
06/08/2013
Best Wine Vinyards to Visit in New Zealand
New Zealand has over 500 wine producers, spread across 10 wine-growing regions that literally span the entire length and width of the country.
06/08/2013
Salkantay Trek Packing List
When you think of Peru, you might naturally think of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and rightly so.
28/07/2013
Top Destinations in South America for Food-Loving Volunteers
If you’re an altruistic foodie, you’re probably looking for the perfect destination to volunteer - somewhere with incredible opportunities to make a difference where you can still enjoy delicious food!
20/07/2013