Where in the World!

Do you enjoy solving quizzes? Enjoy travel…even armchair travel? Well, let’s combine those interests and play along with this first photo in a series I call “Where in the World!” So my question is….Where in the world did I take this photo? Aside: You can click on the photo to enlarge it for a closer […]

Where in the World! answer

The answer to your first quiz is.. the photo was taken in Chester, England. Chester is in western England very near the border with Wales. If you are driving into Northern Wales, Chester is the last English city you probably will pass through. The clock in the photo is the Eastgate Clock and sits atop […]

Why Hostels Aren’t Just For Students and Backpackers

When going on vacation, the cost of accommodation while you are away is one of the biggest drains on your budget. It would seem that no matter where you go in the world, hotels are always expensive places to stay – leaving you less money for enjoying yourself and having fun. Yet most of us […]

San Sebastian del Oeste…Coffee anyone?

Can you name all the countries where coffee beans grow? Did you include Mexico on your list? (I didn’t.) Now I know for sure that coffee beans grow in Mexico because we were there at a coffee growing operation (maybe it is called a coffee plantation like in Malaysia or South Africa – not sure) […]

Travel Advice: Emergency Contact List

    When going on vacation, part of the fun is unleashing yourself from the bonds of home life and responsibilities. However, there is still a little bit of home you should always take with you: your emergency contact list. The following is a list of numbers you should ensure you take with you every […]

How To Survive An Airplane Journey With A Small Child

Taking children on an airplane journey can be a nightmare – particularly if it’s long haul – for both you, the parent, and any fellow passengers. Children are easily bored, and when the novelty of being in the air wears off, you will most likely find yourself with an overly energetic child trapped in a […]

Alaska Adventure

Alaska offers incredibly diverse and enjoyable experiences for those who seek for something special. Snowy mountains, seacoast glaciers, stunning National Parks, brown bears, soaring eagles; so completely untouched wilderness and freedom. Alaska is a great destination for adventurers and tourists. If you go to Alaska, it is recommended to have an active adventure instead of […]

The Downside of Travel Guides

It’s safe to say that the vast majority of us book a holiday to a place where we ‘like the sound of’. Destinations tend to be spread by word of mouth, when other people enjoy their vacation and tell their friends – or the entire internet. Yet oddly, when we’ve booked this people-recommended holiday, many […]

Three Unusual Tourist-Friendly Cities in Europe

When traveling a trip to Europe, certain countries naturally suggest themselves to your itinerary Everyone wants to visit the usual places; Italy, Spain, France, England, Holland and the Czech Republic. All of the aforementioned have a city, tourist attraction or night life that is tempting to any possible tourist. However, if you limit yourself to […]

The Pick Pocketing Problem

Pick pocketing is one of the biggest crimes for tourists to suffer. The reasons for this are simple; tourists are more likely than regular citizens to be carrying their valuable belongings with them, making them a prime target for pick pocketers. The risk of pick pocketing is higher if you are in a big city, […]

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