I always intend to travel light, I imagine myself rather like an elegant Parisian, toting a suitcase as small as a petite handbag. Within it, a few carefully chosen items of clothing which will effortlessly mix and match to create the perfect ensemble for any eventuality. Practical and chic. Actually, the opposite usually ends up being true. What happens if ... Read More »
Those with dreams of having a home abroad to flock to as they wish, might just be putting those plans into action in order to take advantage of both the weather and financial gains when comparing against the home equivalent. However, there are many elements that need to be taken into consideration and you must prepare yourself for what could ... Read More »
Many people are happy working and living in the country in which they were born and for some, even the town that they grew up in. Some people however, have a desire to travel and finding a career which allows you to do so is easier said than done. Many of these careers won’t guarantee the opportunity to travel but ... Read More »
From events around the UK and Europe to more further afield, there are plenty of reasons to get away from it all this Easter. Staying in the UK might be the easy option, but low-cost airlines make it affordable to spread your wings – just make sure you don’t forget the basics before you go. Check up on where you’re planning ... Read More »
Going on An extended trip abroad means leaving behind creature comforts and taking only the bare minimum. However, there are certain tech products which are worth taking and can actually be an aid, rather than a burden, to your travels. Multiple, bulky items can in some cases be replaced by a single tech item, which won’t add weight to your ... Read More »
When travelling to a country you’ve never been to before, it’s always hard to know what to pack. It’s even more of a dilemma when you are travelling from continents such as S. E. Asia to Australia, and you arrive in Sydney from Bangkok in the depth of a Southern Australian winter, wearing flip flops, shorts and a vest top. ... Read More »
Figuring out what to with your possessions while you’re away on a longer trip is often stressful. Many people rent our their houses or sublet their rooms while they’re travelling, and if storage is at a premium at the best of times, consider how you’ll store every item you own. Better storage falls into two categories: packing your things more ... Read More »
Travelling doesn’t necessarily mean going abroad, you can have some great days out here in the UK too! And for those of you who love to get out in your car, why not have a look at this video to see some of the UK’s best driving roads! For more information please visit Enterprise Car Rental Read More »
There’s no place like home, but from time to time we leave our house empty. It could be that you’re moving abroad for a few months for work, or you’re taking a sabbatical to see the world, or a relative has died or gone into care. Whilst a fortnight in Tenerife shouldn’t make a lot of difference to your home ... Read More »
No matter if you own a dog, cat, bird, etc., traveling with a pet is a lot of responsibility. Just like traveling with a child, you need to take into account every possible scenario you may run into in order to properly take care of your animal. You should also be prepared for emergency situations. Here are five essential travel ... Read More »
Is there any holiday as relaxing and luxurious as going on a cruise? Forget spending tireless hours waiting around in airports. Forget traveling for days on end in a stuffy and cramped vehicle. Choose a cruise and you’re guaranteed to have a comfortable and pampered experience. And the days of the elitist, overpriced cruise holiday are well and truly over. ... Read More »
Booking holidays and visiting new countries abroad can be a stressful and daunting prospect, especially if you are not a well-seasoned traveller or are travelling with children for the first time. Add into this mixture a language barrier and you have a recipe for a pretty stressful period, a period that is supposed to be a relaxing break! However, It ... Read More »
There are so many cheap flights available today that it’s become really easy to jet off to Europe for the weekend. What used to be an impossible dream for many of our parents’ and grandparents’ generations is now commonplace for us. The choices include all of Europe’s iconic capital cities, and plenty of other places besides. Whether you want a ... Read More »
This infographic has been created using information from several sources, including Direct Travel Insurance, the Office for National Statistics, The Telegraph the Association of British Insurers. This infographic in particular depicts key stats and information on British holiday goers, including some facts about staycations, most visited countries and trip costs. Voyager Insurance Services Ltd is an independent insurance company that ... Read More »
When it comes to holiday insurance, don’t leave home without the right level of cover. Why? Because without it, you could be exposed to all sorts of costs should your dream holiday turn out to be a nightmare. From medical emergencies to lost passports, holiday cancellations to natural disasters, there are all sorts of unthinkable things which could end up ... Read More »
Looking to book a flight or holiday in the near future? Check out this infographic on recent ATOL reform and how it could affect you! This helpful infographic was created by the guys over at Wanderforth.com Read More »
If you’re planning a skiing trip for 2013, here you’ll find a great infographic showing you what’s what around the world! Read More »
The wine growing regions of the world often happen to be some of the warmest, sunniest and most pleasant places to go on holiday. Wine regions tend to be temperate, neither too hot nor too cold, with a moderate amount of rainfall. That often means that wine-growing regions are great places to go on holiday, and wine tours can make ... Read More »
P&O has long been Britain’s favourite provider of cruise holidays and with good reason. The company has a fleet full off hugely impressive and in some cases quite resplendent cruise ships that take families, couples and intrepid individuals to virtually every corner of the seven seas, as it were. You will find a reliably high level of accommodation and service ... Read More »
Whenever you go abroad, you will want to make sure you have some form of safety net in case something goes wrong. Travel insurance from firms like 123.ie can do just that, but you may wonder whether you can afford it and whether you can take out a policy for a low price. There are a few ways in which ... Read More »
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