It is really no secret that the prices of air tickets keep rising year in and year out. Finding very cheap airline tickets can now be near impossible, unless you know what you are doing and are prepared to spend a little time looking for discount tickets. Finding a cheap flight might require you to [...]
The Red Light District is probably the most famous section of Amsterdam. The windows in the area are filled with scantily-clad women and the streets are filled with drug dealers. As such, it is also one of the most dangerous areas, and a quick internet search will bring up a long list of warnings in [...]
We all know that Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary were the first mountaineers to conquer Mount Everest (8,848 m), and many of us will have heard that Sir Ranulph Fiennes was the first British pensioner to make the summit in 2009. But there are always new records being set and new challenges being launched [...]
The largest of the Neapolitan islands, the Isle of Ischia, is the perfect place for both relaxing and walking in Italy. Just a few miles away from Naples, this volcanic island is made up of statuesque mountains, and beautiful beaches, attracting visitors from both Italy and beyond. With a pleasant climate all year round, Ischia’s [...]
Camping holidays in France can be done in comfort and in style. Learn more about the features of the very best campsites. If you like to enjoy comfort and the finer things in life on your camping holidays, France is likely to be the destination for you. It has long been the most popular destination [...]
If you want to enjoy some truly stunning walking in Italy, head to the Sorrento Peninsula. Learn more about five of the best regional highlights. Italy is home to some truly spectacular walking country, and there are few places to match the Sorrento Peninsula. Located on the South West coast of Italy, it features everything [...]
While there is a massive amount of information floating around on the Internet about cruises, that information doesn\’t always answer the questions would-be cruisers are asking. Case in point: in the span of two days, two separate individuals contacted our travel agency and asked these questions: * Which cruises stop in Las Vegas? * Where [...]
With mega resorts and generic chain hotels increasingly asserting their rule on the American accommodation landscape, finding a unique hotel stay experience is getting harder than ever. Heck, even our beloved B&Bs are starting to suffer from the symptoms of sameness. To renew your faith in American accommodation, we’ve checked into 5 of the country’s [...]
America’s Pacific North West is home to pristine natural beauty, world class attractions and delicious West Coast cuisine. Well, we completely avoided any of that, and headed straight for Washington’s most bizarre and off-beat places. To us, weird is wonderful, and we hope you think so too. 1. Self Kicking Machine: Rockport, Washington For those [...]
Taking the train is probably the most convenient way to come to Venice from other cities in Western Europe. Indeed, the Venetian train station, Santa Lucia, is conveniently located within the city of Venice. Coming by train, you will cross the Liberty Bridge with the train and arrive in the city center. This makes the [...]