Sometimes you have a limited period of time to travel. A short city break can sometimes be the best option to see some of the worlds most interesting cities. We’ve put together a list of cool cities to visit in 2011 for the ultimate short break. 1. Rome This city never goes out of style. […]
When the full moon shines down on lake Pushkar each November for as long as any local can remember, millions of pilgrims infiltrate this peaceful town for one of India’s largest livestock
festivals.
Faceless hotel chains have their place but there are far more interesting places to discover. Especially in Catalonia’s capital, where there are innovatively designed Barcelona hotels cropping up all over the place. After all, a city break is as much about your living quarters as your surroundings, so when staying in such a historic place […]
The Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens in Granada along with The Mezquita in Cordóba are two are Spain´s most famous and most visited monuments add to them the Real Alcázar in Seville and you´ve a trio of incredible must visits in three awe-inspiring Andalucian cities. It would be too easy to dash around and visit the most […]
Water. It is one of the most powerful tools in the geological toolbox when it comes to shaping and sculpting the earth. Glaciers, rivers, floods and crashing waves have conquered stone and moved mountains. There are few more beautiful examples of this destructive force than the Guanabara Bay, in Brazil, more commonly known as the […]
Andalucía, land of foot stompers, hand clappers and flamenco twirlers is one of the warmest regions in Europe (Spain), with its Mediterranean climate of hot dry summers and mild winters it’s a great place to visit all year round, having an average of more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Its eight provinces are […]
Who needs the frenetic pace of Tokyo when you can revel in the magnificent temples and beautiful gardens of Kyoto? As the former capital of Japan, Kyoto is steeped in history and filled with ancient temples and imperial palaces. Stroll through swaying bamboo forests and marvel at the temples where Memoirs of a Geisha were […]
From Buckingham Palace to Big Ben, London’s major monuments are globally renowned. And while the capital’s big art galleries, museums and other famous attractions certainly merit the traveller’s attention, if you’re looking for a laid-back way to check out London life, a trip to one of the city’s many markets might be just the experience […]
Travelling the world opens up the possibility at trying your hand at very exciting and often extreme sports and activities. One such increasingly popular sport is sand boarding. I experienced sand boarding in Peru. You can experience the exhilarating sport of sandboarding in many locations through out the world but there are some of the most challenging […]
If you are planning an around the world trip or even just planning a trip to Japan, it’s well worth booking a stay in a Japanese capsule hotel. Not only is it a unique experience but it’s a interesting and relatively cheap one too (usually from $20-$40). The Capsule Rooms provide enough room to sleep […]
Every year millions of beer fans travel to the Munich Beer Festival (often known as “Oktoberfest” or “the Bavarian Beer Festival“) to sample the Bavarian beer. It’s the world’s biggest fare with approximately six million visitors a year, the first “Oktoberfest” began way back on October the 18th 1810 yet still today it’s an important […]
Feel the fear! With the highest bungee jump in the world. Are you looking to conquer a fear or looking for a challenge on your next big trip? Strap a bungee chord to your ankles, battle the fear and throw yourself off one of the 9 highest bungee jumps in the world. 9. Victoria Falls, […]
