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11/09/2013
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
Are you planning to travel to Paris for the first time? Great decision!
23/08/2013
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
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
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
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
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
If you love skiing and love campervan road trips, then New Zealand should be at the top of your list.
18/08/2013
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
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
Adventure sports and New Zealand are synonymous – in fact, the country is the de facto adventure sports capital of the world.
07/08/2013
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
Did you know that one of Australia’s six states is actually an island?
06/08/2013
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
When you think of Peru, you might naturally think of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail and rightly so.
28/07/2013
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
Thousands of international tourists visit Goa in southern India every year due to the beaches, relaxing atmosphere and the nightlife.
19/07/2013
Thinking about a ski trip in Australia this year? You have to put Thredbo on your list.
25/06/2013
Machu Picchu and the Inca trail is world famous and on most people’s bucket list, but with places being booked up to six months in advance and it having quite a hefty price tag, what do us budget, last minute travellers do?
23/06/2013
When planning a trip in California, most people fly to Los Angeles and spend time exploring the tourist attractions.
18/06/2013
There is one special thing about Malta, which isn’t the first thing people think of but probably leaves the longest lasting impression: the food.
11/06/2013
We are promoting an amazing competition at the moment where you can win a 2 week holiday to New Zealand! Read on for more information on how you can apply to be in for a chance of winning this exciting free holiday...
10/06/2013
The capital of Germany and home to more than 3.5 million people and is a surprisingly green city that is home to extraordinary parks and many scenic landmarks.
04/06/2013
Last summer, Leona Duff was reaching the stage where she felt I’d been back at home for too long when my aunt, uncle and cousins asked her brother and her if they would like to join them camping in Islay: an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, and just a bus and ferry ride away from where they live.
31/05/2013
The Canary Islands off the north-western coast of Africa are a volcanic chain stemming, many geologists believe, from a so-called hot spot. This is basically a crack in the Earth’s crust, allowing magma to billow upwards to the surface.
30/05/2013
Are you a student in the USA looking to spend summer doing something exciting overseas but you are on a budget? Would you also like to receive college credit? Does this sound too good to be true?
28/05/2013
The Hippie Trail is one of the greatest travel stories in the modern history of man. Often romanticised and looked back upon with great nostalgia, the Hippie Trail was known by a number of different names during its popularity in the 1960s.
28/05/2013
Planning a holiday to Southwest France has long been a popular option for British, European and international travellers.
22/05/2013
Krakow is the second largest and one of the oldest cities within Poland with its origins dating back to the 7th Century.
20/05/2013