Regardless of whether you own your campervan or you are hiring it, whenever you take to the open roads in search of adventure you should make sure that you are travelling with some essential accessories and gadgets. If you are planning a road trip in a campervan soon, it is best that you are fully […]
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The Best Way to Learn a Language
Needless-to-say, having a grounding in a few key words or sentences makes life a lot easier when you’re travelling. Not only does knowing a little of the language help you to communicate your needs, it also suggests to the locals that you respect their culture and can, ultimately, go a long way in breaking down […]
5 Quick and Easy Food Ideas for People on the Go
In today’s society, we want everything fast. We go online for quick answers to questions we have, we go to fast food restaurants for a quick meal and we even text for faster conversations. When it comes to preparing food items, many individuals do not have the time or energy to prepare large meals each […]
The Top Travel Apps
The act of travelling can be quite a daunting prospect, not just for the usually home-bound but often for even the seasoned traveller. Oft-repeated questions; “which train am I getting”, “what time is my flight”, “where the hell even am I”; plague every type of traveller, be it the globetrotting backpacker or the slightly less […]
Fun and Fabulous Things to Do in France
France is home to so much more than Paris. While Paris is stunning, there is a lot more to this magnificent country than the capital. Head out of Paris. Here you will see a wealth of beautiful towns, lovely countryside retreats and powdery mountains. France is vast and different. There is so much to see […]
Making the Most of Your Canadian Vacation
“Marge, anyone can miss Canada, all tucked away down there.” Those words from Homer Simpson sum up the attitudes of many who think of Canada. People tend to see it as a poorer relation to the United States. That’s a little understandable, as the USA is a rich tapestry of different cultures and traditions. The […]
50 best adventure holidays
Adventure offerings, including kayaking in Turkey, diving in the Maldives or swimming with Californian sea lions Adventures for softies 1 Wild kayak in Turkey Base yourself at the lovely Ece hotel on the waterfront of Sovalye , a pedestrianised island in the Gulf of Fethiye, and you can sign up for a two-day kayaking tour, […]