All Entries in the "TRAVEL TIPS" Category
Online Doctor Service: The Perfect Solution for Travellers
It isn’t always easy to get to see your GP. Whether you just can’t get away from your desk or you struggle to get an appointment less than two weeks in advance, a face-to-face consultation at your local surgery is not possible for a lot of people. And for those who do a lot of [...]
Really See The World – Couchsurf!
Most of us have crashed on a friend’s couch during our travels in order to save a bit of cash, but the Couchsurfing website takes the concept to a whole new level. Founded in 2004 by American Casey Fenton, the Couchsurfing community has grown to include over 6 million members living in 100,000 cities, meaning [...]
Choosing Accommodation For a Sunshine Holiday
There are two types of holiday. There’s the backpack and a round-the-world ticket variety and there’s the week in the sun kind of trip. Each has its pros and cons, but while the long-haul trips that last for months on end aren’t open to everyone, with so many great deals on package holidays, the week [...]
5 Best Mobile Travel Apps
Today, travel does not mean visiting places on a vacation. To many of the globetrotters, business is the main reason for travel. The current boom in mobile technology, most travelers today are equipped with a mobile device with smart features. Mobile applications are the latest inventions in mobile world where hundreds of applications make life [...]
5 Annoying Co-Passengers: How to Deal with Them
Travelling by air is the quickest way to get to any place. But seated in a chair with an annoying co-passenger may make the travel more of a travail. Here is a description of 5 annoying co-passengers and tips on how to deal with them. 1. The Recliner This passenger sits in front of you [...]
The Rise of the DIY Holiday
With the recession forcing us all to tighten our belts a bit, more people than ever are turning to ‘DIY Holidays’ to enjoy a much-needed break without incurring the often considerable cost of going through a travel agent. Arranging your own holiday could save you hundreds of pounds – but it could also leave you [...]
Travel Tips for Diabetics
Planning ahead of a trip is the key for a successful holiday. This is true particularly in case of diabetics. Here are a few tit bits on how diabetics can enjoy a safe uneventful holiday. Inform the Agent Informing your travel agent beforehand about your diabetic condition could open up many possibilities for you. Most [...]
Best Places to Travel Alone for Men (Infographic)
Travel is the best way to feel wonderful and delighted. Some people are so determined that they save for a lifetime to plan a trip round the world. Guys travel for many interesting reasons like: To watch the monuments or natural wonders To have a feel of the cultural spirit of that region To taste [...]
Trouble in Paradise – Tips for Staying Healthy While Abroad
Everything is better on holiday. Or at least, it should be: the weather, the food, the nights, the drink, the length of your lie-in . . . so the last thing you want is to fall ill and find yourself laid-up, seized-up or throwing up in an unfamiliar environment, while all those around you continue [...]
Why Tailor-Made Holidays are the Best
For some, arranging a holiday can be a stressful affair, from the planning of the details such as flights and hotels, right down to the part when you’re actually meant to be having fun. So what if there was someone else to deal with all of the stressful parts? It would make a nice change, [...]
