10 Fun Things to Do on a Plane without Wi-Fi
So, what can you do on a plane without wi-fi? One of the most boring things for travel enthusiasts like me are long long flights. I hate long flights, mostly because I can’t really sleep when I am on the…
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12 sure-fire ways to make Londoners hate you
Ooh, someone’s got themselves in a bit of a tizzy after spending time in their former home town… Well I did tone it down quite a bit, to be honest. These were my working titles: “How to piss off locals…
Incredible Places To Visit In Scotland
When it comes to the United Kingdom, tourists and Brits alike tend to forsake the weathered isles of Scotland for some of the more touristy places, such as the capital city of London and the beaches of Cornwall. This is…
Why Japan is the obvious choice for adventurous expats
There are obvious destinations for expats considering an international relocation, such as Australia, which is made clear by the 1.2 million UK citizens who moved there in 2016. However, there are also overlooked destinations to consider, and which may offer…
Ways to defeat jet lag
Image (c) Steve Craft/Corbis Until a few years ago I’d never suffered jet lag as most of the long flights I had taken were north-south. That all changed with my first trip to the good old US of A,…
Tips for your first holiday with a new partner
Photo credit: spinster cardigan from here on via photopin (license) There are a few exciting milestones that are common among many relationships. Saying those three little words, moving in together, buying a pet… They vary from couple to couple, but…
Your First Ski Trip And How To Make Sure It’s Not A Disaster
A lot of people are intimidated by the idea of a skiing holiday. There’s no doubt that it can be dangerous. It requires skill and learning new ways to control your body. But it’s also exhilarating. It’s one of the…
The Best Adventure Holidays For Grown Ups in 2016
If you’re looking for a holiday that has more to it than the typical city or beach break, it can be difficult to know where to begin planning. But whether you are travelling alone, as a couple, or with the…
Avoiding those excessive excess baggage charges
The scene: An airport check-in desk The characters: A passenger (you), an airline member of staff The props: One large suitcase, one large carry-on bag, one credit card the passenger really does not want to use The synopsis: It’s…
Alpine touring at Vallter 2000 in Spain – the ultimate skiing experience?
When I was growing up, it was all very simple. ‘Skiing’ meant downhill skiing in the Alps – or for some brave people, Scotland. Artificial slopes were rare and skiing was a luxury that most people in the UK had…
The basics: What is a frequent flyer scheme and why should I care?
Part One in the series “How to travel the world in luxury at budget rates using loyalty schemes.” What is a frequent flyer scheme? …and shouldn’t that be ‘flier’? I initially thought so too but have decided to go with…
Take Your Winter Vacation To The Limit—Heli Skiing Is The Ultimate Experience!
Now that winter’s on its way, you might be looking at popular destinations to ski, snowboard, and relax in a picturesque resort. But if you’re a long time skier, you might by now be thinking, “If I’ve been on one…