Sal's Travel Box

07/03/2015

Google is awesome once again! Find out 6 tricks Google Flights does to make your flight booking as efficient as ever:

Chances are you're familiar with Google Flights. The flight search engine does everything you assume it would, like locate flights based on your ideal outbound time, inbound time and number of stops. After all, it's the same technology that powers bo...

06/03/2015

Choose from a range of Easter breaks over here:

Looking for some ideas for the upcoming Easter break? Blessed with a beautiful sunny weather at that time of the year, there is an abundance of options in Egypt. Here are 7 different trip ideas mee...

03/03/2015

Looking for an interesting wedding spot ? Check 19 ideas right here:

We Egyptians love weddings. We love the preparations phase, getting ready for them, attending and above all gossiping about them. We really just can't get

27/02/2015

http://salstravelbox.com/2015/02/27/7-useful-apps-you-need-when-travelling/

A selection of useful apps that can come in handy when going for a trip. I've put them in order starting with bookings, trip planning all the way to the actual trip. So here we go: #1 HotelTonight ...

20/02/2015

Yes you can do both...

#1 Eat a good breakfast: Start your day with a fulfilling balanced meal. It will wake you up and give you a good energy boost needed for a day full of activities. Opt for a bed and breakfast optio...

13/02/2015

And Friday's Seven is back!

#1 Singapore Changi Airport: Changi is not an airport,it's an experience. And that is what makes it the world's number one airport. Indoor you can enjoy a movie in one its movies theatres, get a ma...

08/02/2015

Travel well & sleep well!

Jet lag and fatigue can ruin a trip quickly! Avoid the sleepless nights with these tips on how to sleep well while traveling.

16/01/2015

A customized design for Sal's Travel Box from Tarek Abdelkawi Illustration + Graphic Design. http://on.fb.me/1Cvt5Fi
Many thanks !

02/01/2015

It's that time of the year!

Yes it is that beautiful time of the year again. New beginnings, new possibilities and plans for new things to do. And fellow travellers there are a loads of new things that can be done when it get...

31/12/2014

Happy New Year ! Some interesting New Year's Eve traditions from around the world over here:

Are you ready to try all of them?

30/12/2014

6 tricks to get you over the language barrier when traveling abroad

You think you asked where the bus stops. What you actually said was that you'd like to s**g the bus. Oops! Here, six expert tips to minimize gaffes.

29/12/2014

24/12/2014

Merry Christmas with a merry fact of the week!

Photo courtesy of Gustav Klim https://www.flickr.com/photos/klimbrothers/11046739576

21/12/2014

Photographers out there check out this great guide on "when" to take the best photos when traveling...

Photography is not just about choosing what to take photos of or figuring out how to take them. It also has to do with when to take the photos. I like to think of this as the “when” of photography. It is particularly useful to think about in travel photography. When you are immersed in different loc…

19/12/2014

Some packing tips here!

#1 Get a good suitcase: A good quality suitcase with the right size will protect your belongings, give you ample space to pack and will last for years. Yes it might cost you a bit but it is somethi...

14/12/2014

It's the festive season! Take a virtual tour to the best Christmas markets in Europe...

Every December we wrap up warm and venture out to festive markets to guzzle Glühwein, cram Currywurst, and fill our stockings with hand-made gifts.

13/12/2014

What can make aero planes more comfortable & enjoyable? Choose one:

a) More leg room
b) Charging station (for phones/laptops etc) at every seat
c) Separate section for families with babies and young children
d) Your own suggestion (be creative!)

Photo courtesy of Leo Hidalgo http://bit.ly/13183C1

12/12/2014

Inspired by my great Friday morning cup of coffee and my general addiction to that magic substance (high five to all of those who can relate!), I thought I'd dig up some interesting types of coffee...

08/12/2014

12 beautiful beaches all in one country:

Marsa Nayzak in Marsa Alam This natural pool beach was formed after a meteor hit planet earth, it is located 14 km south of Marsa Alam. Marsa Nayzak by Gig

07/12/2014

Airline safety videos can be entertaining... Watch this one from Virgin Atlantic:

http://youtu.be/8XNxZh9_YN0

Preview the new Virgin Atlantic safety film, on board from 1st March 2014. Created and produced by Art and Graft http://artandgraft.com/

05/12/2014

7 simple questions and you are off to your next destination!

#1 What's on my bucket list? If you have a list of dream destinations you want to visit then it's a good start. Look at the places you've jotted down somewhere or pictures of places you've saved fo...

28/11/2014

This Friday we got you some wild and fun wedding traditions from around the world:

While marriage is a universal practice, the way it is celebrated is fantastically diverse in different parts of the world. On a spectrum starting with cute on one side and ending with wild on the o...

25/11/2014

Some great ideas if you are planning a new year's vacation:

Madeira, Portugal Funchal the capital of the Region of Madeira hosts one of the biggest firework displays in the world, even bigger than London's, Sydney's

24/11/2014

The top islands in the world for 2014: which one will go on your bucket list?

Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked the best islands in the world. Is your favorite on the list? Read about all the best cities, hotels, resorts, spas, and cruise lines in the world in our Readers' Choice Awards 2014.

22/11/2014

A belated Friday's Seven ... But better late than never ;)

Following up on the tips I gave on how to find a good hotel, thought I'd share a list of the best (and favourite) hotel and accommodation booking websites I have come across each with a different e...

14/11/2014

Choosing a hotel made easier in 7 steps:

Booking a hotel cannot get any easier. Booking sites like booking.com and hotels.com are doing a great job turning us all into capable self travel agents choosing where we would like to stay. You p...

12/11/2014

Why travelling by train is a good idea:

IndependentTraveler.com offers its top 10 reasons to travel by train -- including the advantages of train travel over flying or driving.

10/11/2014

Apparently there is a different meaning to romance in different parts of the world...

Read Thirty-five incredible love and marriage customs of the world by Lonely Planet