Set Yourself A Fitness Challenge for 2013
Getting fit is an aspiration of many, particularly as the calendar rolls from December to January, but without a goal to aim for, the vast majority of people who make … Continue reading
Health Trends in 2013
The New Year sends us gazing into our crystal ball for a glimmer of what might lie ahead and if you’re looking for a fresh slant on your health, fitness … Continue reading
7 Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
The moment when the door closes on one year and opens on a brand new one is celebrated around the globe. Whether it’s with your feet in the sand or … Continue reading
Top 5 Sights to See in Morocco
Exotic cities, high mountains, sprawling sands, ancient buildings and bustling souks, Morocco is a country of contrasts and intrigue. As well as year round good weather, this North African gem … Continue reading
Top 10 Christmas Gifts for Travellers
The latest gadget for the kitchen or new pyjamas might make a great Christmas present for some, but for those whose lifestyle means that they spend as much time on … Continue reading
7 Things NOT to Do in a Natural Disaster
Tsunamis, earthquakes, exploding volcanoes, hurricanes, it can sometimes feel like Mother Nature is throwing us one natural disaster after another. I was recently in Hawaii when we received a warning … Continue reading
7 Simple Steps for Making the Most of Europe’s Low-Cost Airlines
€20 to fly from Barcelona to Rome? If you’ve traveled through Europe in recent years you’ll have quickly come to realize that flying is one of the cheapest ways to … Continue reading
The World’s Hardest Ski Runs
If you’re looking for a way to separate the men from the boys (or the women from the girls), there is no better place than hardest ski runs in the … Continue reading
Porto Highlights: Winter Sun in Portugal’s Second Biggest City
The Algarve is a classic British summer sun spot, but Portugal is one of Western Europe’s hottest countries all year round. It may be relatively small in size compared to … Continue reading
Curious Christmas Customs Around the World
Traditionally serving as a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus, Christmas Day has prompted myriad customs that are practiced on 25th December around the world. If you intend to spend … Continue reading
America’s Favourite City: New Orleans and What to Do in the Big Easy
A place where Caribbean, African and European cultures blend, New Orleans is a melting pot of food, fun and music. This colourful city may have suffered at the hands of … Continue reading
My Barefoot Volcano Hike (and Why I’m Glad My Shoes Broke)
I couldn’t tell whether the dark matter oozing from my feet was mud or blood, but I took in a deep breath of crisp air and let out a laugh that … Continue reading
A Girl’s Guide to India
If it is possible to be passionately in love with a country, yet hate it at the same time, then I have that relationship with India. From the grimy streets … Continue reading
007 of Bond’s Best Destinations
He may not look it, but James Bond turns 50 this year, or at least the character celebrates half a century on the big screen. Ian Flemming’s classic British spy … Continue reading
Croatia: One of the Hottest Destinations for Winter Sun
It’s official, Croatia is one of the hottest destinations for winter sun – this beautiful part of Europe has seen a 23% increase in British visitors in the past year, … Continue reading
Best Haunted Stays
Short days, long nights and a near perpetual film of fog, winter is the perfect time for making the hairs stand up on the back of your neck with tales … Continue reading
Beyond the Sights of San Francisco
San Francisco certainly holds enough magic to woo you for a week with its Golden Gate Bridge, adorable sea lions and sourdough bread bowls filled with thick clam chowder. But, … Continue reading
Ten Drinking Games to Entertain you on your Travels
There is probably no other period in your life when you’ll have more spare time than when you’re backpacking. And when the sights have been seen, your book has been … Continue reading
The World’s Most Wow-Worthy Waterfalls
Perpetually falling water in the form of rain is what usually sends people in search of a holiday, so it might seem strange to go and see such a sight … Continue reading
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