How to get away from it all

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When a simple beach holiday just won’t cut it and you really need to get away from the pressures of modern life, don’t fret, there is hope. The only way to really ‘escape’ is to go to a remote island destination. These are a few remote islands you can go to and still have a [...]
Why Whitby Holiday Cottages Can Be The Perfect Setting For A Romantic Break

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With the economic downturn meaning that more hours are spent at the office, a romantic break away with your partner can be just the ticket to unwind and shed the stresses of a busy working lifestyle. There is a huge variety of locations to consider; however, the coast has always been considered a romantic location [...]
The most expensive holiday you will ever have

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Bhutan, a small land locked country situated between India and China, is one of the most expensive places to go on holiday. Tourists are required to book through one of the registered Bhutanese travel agencies, which charge a minimum of $250 per night, per person. That’s roughly R2000 per night. If you choose to stay [...]
Skiing and Snowboarding: the Silken Powder of Niseko

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Niseko has some of the deepest, softest powdery snow found in any ski resort in Japan or other popular ski location, including those in North America. Most areas only receive about 500 inches of snow per season but Niseko averages around 640 inches person season, maybe more in a good year. The powder is drier because [...]
7 Ways to Discover Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka truly has everything to offer travellers, from adventures and spirituality to fine beaches and nightlife. It is one of those breathtakingly exotic, hidden treasures that you will not hear most travellers talking about. Often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, this tropical island is embraced by dazzling white beaches, golden [...]
Is Télépéage A Worthwhile Option For Foreigners Holidaying In France?

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Anyone who has driven on the French Autoroute will have been faced with the prospect of negotiating their way through the toll booths that are interspersed around the country. If you are yet to take a driving holiday in France then you should know that use of the Autoroute is chargeable. Whilst fees vary for [...]
The World’s Most Psychedelic River

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Out of the many flowing rivers on Earth, there really is no other quite like Colombia’s rainbow river, Caňo Cristales. For most of the year the river looks just like any other river, but for a few days in between the wet and dry seasons, in the beginning of October, you can witness a magnificent [...]
Top 5 iPad Travelling Apps

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The Apple iPad is the essential travel computer for the modern trekker and sojourner. Travellers can take their iPads along on road trips or overseas to navigate city streets, mountains, and beaches. Lightweight and relatively inexpensive, the iPad is capable of mobile Internet in most corners of the world. The Apple App Store — a [...]
Quirky Communication: A Guide to the Holy Land

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Israel is a fascinating country to visit but for many people Israeli culture is very different to that of their own. Here are some tips to bear in mind when travelling in the Holy Land. Perhaps, the first thing you’ll notice when you get off the plane is that Israelis are loud. Two Israelis shouting [...]
The Food of Tuscany in Autumn

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Cooking in Tuscany in autumn can be quite a different experience from the summer period. During the hot season the favorite dishes are those that do not need cooking, such as salads, cold cuts and sliced melon or other fruits. Panzanella is an all-time favorite. It is a bread salad with fresh onion, basil and [...]