Far Away Places Archive

NEWSFLASH! I’ve Found the Most Perfect Holiday Destination EVER!…

…and it is SO getting added to my bucket list! For those of you who have read our blog for a while, you’ll be well aware that my dream is to visit Tanzania, go on safari, see a pride of lions in the Serengeti (though one would be enough!), sleep in the bush, climb Mount […]

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How to Keep Yourself Entertained Online when Travelling

While visiting new places or revisiting favourite old spots can be exciting and stimulating, very often the process of getting there is anything but. This is especially the case when a long-haul flight is involved or a relatively uninteresting bus or train journey. Even if you are not travelling alone, there are only so many […]

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Tips for Sending Christmas Presents When Travelling

Buying, wrapping and sending gifts at Christmas can be a chaotic time. If you’re travelling during December then the stress of getting presents to your loved ones safely and on time is tripled. Sadly Santa is often too busy to pick them up on his way round the world so you’ll have to resort to […]

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5 Reasons to Travel in Winter

The majority of people still pick summer to go on their annual holiday, while plenty of keen travellers will set off and often return in the warmer months. Normally this is due to allocated holiday time and the chosen countries also experiencing their summer. However, travelling through winter has many benefits. Change of Climate If […]

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5 best locations for your career break

  If you have wanderlust after completing your doctoral degree or are taking a well-deserved break from work, then a year-long career break is the perfect way to break out of your comfort zone and see something spectacular.   Finding the money to fund your trip can be the most difficult part of setting out […]

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Why Chicago Should Be On Your Bucket List!

Heading to Chicago soon? You’re in luck- the Windy City has something for everyone, with a wide variety of museums, attractions, entertainment, and of course, food. Here are some of the best things to do in Chicago: The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum: Enjoy the outdoors from the comfort of the indoors by visiting this nature […]

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Skiing on a budget – The top 4 destinations

A ski holiday usually does not come cheap. But you won’t just be lying on a beach; you’ll be taking part in the thrilling action and then winding down in the evening with great food and drinks. You might be taking the whole family, all of who have their own needs to be catered for. […]

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