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- 05 Augkachou_n in Travel tips and tricks | 1 COMMENT
Travel tips for group travel
When more than three or our people are traveling together, coming up with a schedule and a list of things to see that will make everyone happy can be problematic, because no two people are the same, and what one traveler finds interesting another traveler might ind utterly boring.And when you have to travel in a large group of people, what seemed like a fun idea at the beginning can turn into a few long days of endless discussions about whether shopping is better then going to a museum, whether settling in a pub is setter than exploring a city and so on. So if you want to make sure that all diverging interests are given consideration and nobody’s preferences are (too) neglected, here are some travel tips for group travel. …
- 28 Julitachan in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
The camper’s guide to glamping
photo by Stephanie Chapman
Times change, and so does travel, and if ten years ago something like ‘glamping’ would have sounded ridiculous, this type of travel is gaining more and more ground nowadays. Glamping, or glamorous camping, is less of a contradiction as it sounds, because luxury camping is indeed possible, and not only if you pay through your teeth for tour packages that will make you sleep in semi-permanent upscale camping grounds that take out all authenticity from a travel experience.
Glamping will not take the joy out of camping, but it will allow you to travel in style. Read on for a camper’s guide to glamping! …
- 19 Jultylerd in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
10 Travel mistakes to avoid
No matter how much time and energy you devote to planning every single detail of your holiday, you can’t make it perfect, and a small dose of unpredictability only makes your trip more interesting anyway.But still, some planning is necessary to avoid mistakes and mishaps that can positively ruin your entire experience. So here are 10 travel mistakes to avoid when your preparing to travel, or when you’re already on the road, and your holiday will be as enjoyable as possible. …
- 14 Julitachan in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Travel tips for green travel
As we live in the age of global warming, it’s become more important than ever to protect the environment and preserve what we have left of Mother Nature. Besides, green travel is more than a guilt trip that is too uncomfortable to actually enjoy, quite the opposite.Green travel can make you feel good about yourself without diminishing the enjoyment of your trip, and it can give you a feel of adventure and maybe even risk. Unfortunately, traditional tourism can take a large toll on the environment, and unless tourists pay more attention to the ‘welfare’ of their destinations, they might disappear soon. So if you want to see the world in an eco-friendly way, here are some tips for green travel. …
- 13 Julandra88 in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Tips for RV travel
RVs, or recreational vehicles, are not the most glamorous way to travel, but they have more than enough advantages to make up for it. RVs allow you to bring your home with you on your holiday. The good things about it?Think of all the things that you normally couldn’t have fit into a suitcase, and besides, you get to sleep on your own pillow. All you have to pay for is the gas and the food, and for the rest you are free to go wherever the map takes you. And if you are new to this, here are some tips for RV travel. …
- 02 Julerato in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
All You Need To Know About the Australia Visa Options Available to Brits
The Sydney Opera House
It’s officially summer time in Britain, although you wouldn’t know it! Temperatures haven’t exactly been soaring and it’s not time to dig out the shorts and sun cream just yet.
So, if you’ve been sitting at your office desk dreaming of leaving for sunnier climates after our so-called summer has ended, here’s all you need to know. In terms of an easy-going lifestyle, you would be hard pushed to enjoy a more laid-back way of life anywhere else. So, just how do you go about obtaining an Australia visa?
Australia’s stunning natural beauty, super sunny climate and growing economy are just some of the reasons why thousands of Britons flock Down Under year after year; and not just for a holiday, either. After all, flights to Australia can prove costly, so why not make it worth your while and consider staying for longer than a two-week break? …
- 07 Junlizzy_a in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
The bargainer’s guide to Istanbul
Istanbul
Turkey is definitely not synonymous with Istanbul from a tourist’s point of view, but this amazing city is definitely one of the first things that people who are for the first time in Turkey should see. Not only is it the financial and cultural center of the country, but it is also a great place where you can get acquainted with the friendliness of the Turkish people and many of the customs and rituals that are commonplace in Turkey.
And one of these rituals (and also one of the most essential, if you’re on a budget) is bargaining, which you can do in several places. So here’s a short bargainer’s guide to Istanbul. …
- 10 May
Budget travel in Bali
A beautiful beach in Bali
“I’m going to Bali” is more often than not what you hear well-off people or celebrities on TV saying, and rarely budget travelers. Bali does have a reputation for being an amazingly beautiful place (it is nicknamed the Island of the Gods, after all), but as with many other stunning places, you have to dish out quite a lot of money to truly enjoy it.
However, there’s a budget alternative even to Bali, and it’s really not that difficult to save money on your trip to this island paradise. So here are some tips on budget travel in Bali, for those who are conscious about their holiday spending. …
- 26 Aprerato in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Comparing, saving: Finding New York’s Cheap Spots
With its amazing shopping opportunities and reputation for high-end luxury, New York isn’t somewhere that would strike you as being a cheap destination to visit. Yet with a bit of shopping around, you can find cheap New York flights and good value accommodation and dining options when you get there.The great thing about New York is that many of its iconic landmarks and attractions are free. It’s perfectly possible to pound the New York pavements and take in the stars of the skyline, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and the Rockefeller Center, without spending a dime.
You could also come over all Audrey Hepburn and window shop in Tiffany & Co, or make like Rachel in Friends and have fun exploring the huge department stores Macy’s and Bloomingdales. If you’re still in the mood for window shopping after this, then let you inner child loose in toy emporium FAO Schwartz. …
- 13 Apr
Climbing Kilimanjaro
Climbing Kilimanjaro via Machame Route.Total hiking distance: approximately 100km
Total time: 6 days
Tour operator: Peace Matunda Tour
Guide: Bellasix Kaaya
Day 1
Hiking Time: 7h
Distance: 18km
Habitat: Montane forestWe were picked up by the Focus in Africa team at Tengeru market and drove directly to Machame Gate (1490m) in Moshi. The group consists of 9 people from all over the world.
We left Machame Gate around 1pm and had a beautiful walk up through the rain forest. On the way up I met some of our porters and had Alfonsi and Fredi teach me some Kiswahili phrases.The walk was pleasant and sunny. Jakob, our cook (by the way excellent food!! And he also cooked on my safari!!), had given us a lunch package including bananas, a muffin, donut and a samosa. At 5pm we arrived at the first camp called Machame Camp (2980m) where Jakob expected us with hot tea and popcorn. The tents were already all set up. We had fish that night and potatoes. Kind of bizarre that I had to climb Kili in order to eat some fish in Tanzania! …
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