The 1969 film The Italian Job was recently re-shown on British television and serves as a reminder of how exciting it can be to go for a drive in stylish Italy. But, in the interests of self-preservation, it is best to be aware of some Italian motoring laws and practices before you travel there. Once [...]
27
Apr
7 Wonders of booming Bulgaria
Bulgaria has deservedly been in the limelight recently, thanks to the news that it offers better value to British travellers than any other European destination. According to the Post Office Travel Money cost index, ten typical holiday items and costs (such as a three-course dinner) will cost a British tourist just £42.79 in Bulgaria. While [...]
26
Mar
A beginner’s guide to touring Vietnam
Making the most of your time, seeing the best bits and going at the right time of the year. Planning or even booking your Vietnam tours ahead can be quite the challenge. This short guide will step you through the basics: the best time to go, how to get around and where to go! When [...]
13
Mar
5 Quirky Museums in England
The smaller and less well-known museums of England definitely reveal something about the peculiarly British habit of collecting things. In the UK there are museums devoted to almost every subject under the sun, and whatever your passion you’re likely to be able to find a kindred spirit in the British Isles. Check out the cheap [...]
29
Feb
Hadrian’s Wall Fact File
Hadrian’s Wall is probably the most famous Roman remain in all of the UK. Contrary to popular belief, it is not the most northerly point that the Roman advance reached (they made it all the way to modern Aberdeen). It isn’t even the most northerly wall they built (For that you have to visit the [...]
15
Feb
The largest elephant gathering on Earth
Each winter large numbers of female elephant matriarchs and adult male elephant bulls will migrate to the banks of Botswana’s Chobe River. They will have had very different journeys… Late August, in the savannahs of northern Botswana: a time when the mercury in barometers climbs towards 40 degrees Centigrade and the air becomes heavy with [...]
03
Feb
First Impressions in a Foreign Country: Morocco
Freshly deboarded from a chatty overnight Royal Air Maroc flight, here are my jet-lagged observations, riding in the passenger’s seat on the way from Casablanca to Rabat: Very small vehicles filled to overflowing with occupants traveling at tremendous speeds in close proximity to each other. Think Geo Metros. 60 m.p.h. six inches apart. Flat land, [...]
01
Feb
Top 8 Spy Gadgets for the Undercover Traveler
In order to be an effective undercover traveler, one must travel like a local, and always be prepared for the unexpected. Untethered from their home, the average traveller is blindly helpless. The skilled undercover traveller, on the other hand, has resources, such as the following effective spy gadgets: 1) Stealth Laptop Sleeve Modern travellers need [...]
19
Jan
7 Most Unusual Theme Parks in the World
Theme parks generally fall into one of two categories. Many are based on the Disneyland template, hosting multiple lands themed around predictable concepts such as the Wild West, classic fairytales and futuristic space stations. Most of the rest do away with the theming, and simply feature a range of enormous steel rides haphazardly dotted around [...]
29
Nov
Best Travel Apps for Geeks Like Us
Don’t ya love a good app in your pocket? I know I do. It’s amazing what we can do with these little bits o’ software in a device we can hold in our hand or stuff in a sidepocket. Best news is, there is a vast array of travel apps available to those of us with a bit [...]
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