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- 25 Janpapillon in Travel tips and tricks | NO COMMENTS
Basic tips for a great cruise
Cruises are becoming incredibly popular, and cheaper by the day. Nowadays you can go on a cruise even if you usually stick to budget traveling, especially if you have the good fortune of finding a deal.
Cruises are unlike other vacations because their only focus is on pure and utter relaxation, and not much else. If you want adventure, a cruise is probably not for you, but if all you want is to lounge on deck with a good book and some tanning lotion, you’ll be in heaven. Good cruise deals are easy to find, but before you embark on your first cruise, there are a few things you should know. Here are some basic tips for a great cruise. …
- 24 Janpapillon in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Backpacker’s Guide to Donegal
Ireland is just one of those countries that in many ways are perfect for backpacking. It is small (so no really long distance travel), picturesque ( with its green rolling hills, tiny colorful villages, breath-taking coastline and countless historical attractions), what more could a backpacker want?
Donegal is the northermost county of Ireland, and the locals sometimes call it the forgotten county, because its relatively small number of tourists, and worse economic conditions than the rest of the country. But the non-touristy aspect can be a good thing, especially if you want to see places that others might have overlooked. Here’s a short backpacker’s guide to Donegal. …
- itachan in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Basic tips for backpackers
Taking a backpacking trip can be loads of fun, especially when you’re a newbie backpacker. But like all travels (and even more so than a regular trip), backpacking can be unpredictable, and it’s better to be prepared than finding yourself at loss somewhere far away from home, with only the contents of your backpack to get your out of trouble.
Backpacking is a great alternative for those who want a bit of spice in their travel experiences, and despite the sometimes shabby accommodation, lots of physical effort and maybe a few blisters, backpacking is educational, adventurous and cheap, so here are some basic tips for backpackers to ensure that it stays like that. …
- 23 Janlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world
St Patrick’s Day is the Irish holiday, and even if you don’t have a drop of Irish blood in your vein, you should celebrate it! Why? Because it is not just an opportunity to wear green and drink beer, but also a day when the most exciting and parades take place not only in Ireland, but the US as well.
St. Paddy’s Day bashes are many and varied, but it takes the luck of the Irish to find the best ones. So if you want to be sure that you’re not left out of the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the world, take a look at our list. …
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10 tips for pet travel
So you have a little animal friend that you don’t really want to be separated from during your holidays? Luckily, there are more and more opportunities for pet travel nowadays, so you can spare yourself (and your pet) from the bother or finding a pet-sitter.
However, pet travel can sometimes be difficult if you don’t know what to do. Making your pet comfortable during a potentially long trip, finding pet-friendly accommodation and destinations takes a bit of research. So for all the pet-loving travelers out there, here are 10 useful tips for pet travel. …
- 14 Janlizzy_a in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 less known attractions in Egypt
Egypt is a destination that will swallow your time before you know it, and still you’ll feel like you haven’t seen all there is to see in this dazzling country. A trip to Egypt brings out the explorer in every traveler, and after you’ve already seen the major landmarks like the Great Pyramids, the Valley of the Kings or Karnak, it’s time to see what else is on the menu.
Some attractions in Egypt are less known than they deserve, but only because there are so many sights in the country that travelers tend to lose count. So here are the top 5 less known attractions in Egypt that you shouldn’t miss out on. …
- papillon in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
10 tips about Moroccan cuisine
Moroccan cuisine is heaven on a plate for foodies, and if your adventures in food-land are limited to more traditional tastes and aromas, the dishes served up in Morocco will make you feel like you’ve missed out on something your entire life. Visiting Marrakesh without popping into Djemaa el Fna, the main square that fills with countless food stalls as the night progresses, is almost unimaginable.
But wherever you choose to much on your chosen Moroccan delicacy, you can’t go wrong with this particular cuisine. Here are 10 little known facts about Moroccan cuisine, that will make your culinary experience even better. …
- 11 Jan
Visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget
Rio de Janeiro is clearly one of the most exciting cities in world, but it also has a reputation for being a bit pricey. Brazil is one of the most expensive countries in South America, and Rio being its chief tourist destination, prices are bound to be on the high side. But fortunately for budget travelers, it’s not impossible to visit Rio de Janeiro on a budget, on the contrary.
The Cidade Maravilhosa has lots of free attractions, and if you keep in mind a few tricks, you won’t run low on funds during your trip – like check many airlines, aggregators and flight search engines to find the cheapest flight to Rio de Janeiro. …
- 06 DecVago in News | NO COMMENTS
Saving Money With Bus Trips
Saving Money when you are traveling can be very difficult. Not only that, but traveling can be very costly especially for air flights. Smart travelers though, can usually find ways to budget their travel. The best transportation when traveling is using the bus.
The key is to pick the right kind of bus. There are buses in good condition but others are unsanitary and slow. You must be prepared when taking bus trips to spend some time relaxing and doing nothing while you are traveling. …
- 28 Novpapillon in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
Top 10 useful travel tips for your holiday
Traveling is probably the best pastime in the world. What’s not to love about it? Seeing new and exciting places, meeting interesting people, discovering cultures that might be completely different than your own…It all sounds great in theory, but even the best holiday can go wrong if you don’t prepare for it.
If you’re traveling during the holiday season, everyone else if going to be traveling too, but don’t let the crowds, queues and bureaucracy sour your mood. Here are the top 10 useful travel tips or your holiday, which can just save you from a mental breakdown. …