Cruise ships offer plenty of opportunities to overeat, but there are many ways to stay fit and trim onboard: Reduce your sugar intake. Cocktails look and taste delicious but beware they're laden with sugar and kilojoules. Order a scotch, vodka and soda, or your favourite spirit with low-kilojoule mixer. Ignore the lift. Take the stairs, [...]
Pack everything you need for your first day in your carry on backpack. The cruise company will generally pick up your checked luggage and bring it right to the ship for you. Convenient, except that you might not get your bag back until late in the evening, so make sure you have a change [...]
Wondering what to pack for your cruise? This is a list of things that I have found to be vital or extremely useful on my cruises. Cruising the oceans is a little different from any other vacation and you are typically miles away from the nearest store. Cruising requires you to plan ahead and bring [...]
I only pack the items below and clothes for 2 days, into my trusty day pack (22-25 litre backpack) as I prefer to travel light and love shopping at the Thai Markets. Pack a large empty Duffel Bag into your travel partners bag (This is usually full on the return flight) Factor 50 Sunscreen (waterproof [...]
The ancient Maya, the indigenous people of Mexico and Central America gave us many things including the early calendar, but did the start the game of Noughts & Crosses?
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Thailand presents visitors with a laidback fashion culture with Boardshorts or Sarong, T-shirt and Slip Slop's sometimes make you feel a little overdressed. (Keeping in mind that you should cover up when visiting Temples, Religious Places or National Monuments. When packing for that awesome Thailand Vacation or any holiday, stick with the 3:1 Rule of packing [...]
South Africa is considered one of the best road trip destinations in the world. Self-driving in South Africa is cheap and easy, and the most convenient option, and if you share a rental with one or more other people, it works out cheaper and gives you so much more flexibility! Apart from potholes, most [...]
One of the best things about going to Thailand is the opportunity to rent and ride a scooter. It is crazy cheap, regardless of your home currency and will cost as little as 200 baht a day, giving travellers a fun way to independently explore Thailand. Most scooter rental companies don’t ask to see [...]
The best time to visit Thailand is from December to March. Thailand weather can be broken up into three seasons: Rainy/Monsoon (May-Oct), Cool (Nov–Feb), Hot (March-May). If you're plan to spend your days around the pool and on the beach, avoid Monsoon season if you can. March-April in Northern Thailand is know a 'burning [...]
