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Travel Tip #1 – Holiday Package Deals
Looking to book a Holiday Package Deal? First check the weather, as you will often find that the discounted package deals are over the Monsoon or rainy season. Particularly in places like Thailand, Zanzibar or Bali. This doesn't need to be [...]
How to get the most out of your travel money?
All travellers regardless of how thick their wallets are would like the Biggest bang for their buck. making your holiday budget stretch further as currency exchange rates not only fluctuate from day to day, but also from provider to provider. The three most popular options are: [...]
Luggage Allowance Guide
CARRY ON LUGGAGE As a general rule, passengers are allowed to take one bag and one personal item with them onto their flight. As such, there are certain size and weight restrictions to ensure each passenger's belongings can fit in [...]
Luggage Scale
Are you someone that always worries whether their check-in luggage is going to be overweight?I didn't place much importance on the weigh of my travel luggage and had avoided the airline's luggage weight limit penalties or charges until a recent trip to Mexico and the [...]
ImpiVentures, Addo
The Addo Tour Company specialising in guided tours through the Addo Elephant National Park. +27 82 792 8032 Addo, South Africa www.addoparktours.co.za 9/10 ImpiVentures are the Addo Tour, Safari & Adventures specialists, offering affordable tours with highly [...]
Wacaco Nanopresso
A pocket-sized machine to brew hand-pumped espresso coffee. Built around a pumping espresso system with only hand power needed, the Nanopresso is ideal for travelling or spending time outdoors. www.wacaco.com 9/10 The ideal [...]
Should you pay in your own currency with a credit card?
This rip-off catches out even the most seasoned travellers. You're settling your hotel bill, or paying for your meal at a restaurant, buying some clothes at a shop, or paying for your tours and activities. You decide to pay by credit or [...]
Battling With The Cruise Bulge?
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, [...]
Tips to change the way you cruise
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 [...]
Packing For A Cruise
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 [...]
My Thailand Pack List
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 [...]
Did Mayans Start Naughts & Crosses?
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?