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A Vintage Day Out in Sheffield
12/02/2021

A Vintage Day Out in Sheffield

Shop ’till you drop, dance the night away, and indulge in some unashamed luxury on a retro day out to remember in one of the north’s most vibrant city’s.

Abu Dhabi – Sheikh Zayed Mosque
12/02/2021

Abu Dhabi – Sheikh Zayed Mosque

During my seven night stay in Dubai, I was keen to explore other emirates, so, I was driven through to neighbouring Abu Dhabi. You have two main options of travel. One of which was the local taxi operator and the other was to book a somewhat more comfortable Lexus to get you to A to B without meltin...

Barking dogs, hot days and the best Indian restaurant this side of Bradford
11/02/2021

Barking dogs, hot days and the best Indian restaurant this side of Bradford

If you are looking for a beach holiday, Cala’n Blanes is not the place for you. It’s not that there aren’t any beaches, there are two but they are very small though the best, the cove of Cala’n Blanes, is none the worst for it.

New Zealand names a river a real person
11/02/2021

New Zealand names a river a real person

Yes you didn’t read the title wrong, New Zealand has just made its third Longest river a legal person. While this sounds crazy, actually when you dig a little deeper its actually makes sense.

Chinese Dunhuang Crescent Lake
10/02/2021

Chinese Dunhuang Crescent Lake

Yueyaquan (Chinese: 月牙泉; pinyin: Yuèyá Quán) is a crescent-shaped lake in an oasis, 6 km south of the city of Dunhuang in Gansu Province,China. It was named Yueyaquan in the Qing Dynasty. Mildred Cable & Francesca French visited the lake during their travels in the region and recorded their...

Interesting Facts about Antarctica
10/02/2021

Interesting Facts about Antarctica

Antarctica is one of the last places on earth we haven’t really explored or colonised. It was first discovered in 1820 by Captain Thaddeus Bellingshausen but did you know these facts about the continent.

Alexandria The city of Beauty
10/02/2021

Alexandria The city of Beauty

When Alexander the Great came to Egypt in 332 B.C. Egypt was under the Persian rule. After he defeated the Persian emperor Darius, Egyptian welcomed him as the liberator from the Persians. He was then given the title son of Amon, and king of the universe by the priests of Amon.

New Zealand is Full
09/02/2021

New Zealand is Full

Getting to New Zealand has never been so easy or so cheap. Actually we have just been looking on travel booking sites and for flights between London and Christchurch prices are around £685 a person – when you consider the distance (direct is 11,784 miles) however to get the price for the £685 yo...

Interrailing: Prague to Vienna
09/02/2021

Interrailing: Prague to Vienna

After our amazing time in Prague, we were torn between which destination we should look to visit next. Our original plan was to head to Bratislava, and then on to Rome via and overnight train, however, there was no direct train to Rome from Bratislava. Due to us loving Prague and spending an extra n...

Eight Free Experiences You Can Have In Rotorua
08/02/2021

Eight Free Experiences You Can Have In Rotorua

Eight Free Experiences You Can Have In Rotorua By Andy Posted in New Zealand, Oceania On September 24, 2020 No Comments. Getting To And Around Rotorua Rotorua is a city in New Zealand that’s filled with tons of amazing tourist attractions to visit. To begin with, Rotorua has many geothermal areas ...

Summer Olympics Postponement
08/02/2021

Summer Olympics Postponement

Summer Olympics Postponement By Andy Posted in Summer Olympics On May 24, 2020 No Comments. This summer’s Olympic games were originally scheduled to start July 24th in Tokyo, but will now be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The International Olympics Committee (IOC) has said that the gam...

The Dangers of Cooking in your Tent
07/02/2021

The Dangers of Cooking in your Tent

The Dangers of Cooking in your Tent By Andy Posted in Camping On August 18, 2019 No Comments. Cooking in the tent. We know we shouldn’t. We know it’s unwise and unsafe. An accident waiting to happen. But we’ve all done it. After all, when the weather is lousy we don’t have much choice. Anywa...

Getting To And Around Christchurch
06/02/2021

Getting To And Around Christchurch

Getting To And Around Christchurch By Andy Posted in New Zealand, Oceania On September 24, 2020 No Comments. Getting To And Around Christchurch If you are sourcing for a location for your next urban adventure, look no further. In a place full of sights to see, places to explore and trails to be walk...

The 8 Best Attractions in Rotorua
06/02/2021

The 8 Best Attractions in Rotorua

The 8 Best Attractions in Rotorua By Andy Posted in New Zealand, Oceania On September 24, 2020 No Comments. Must-See Attractions in Rotorua Rotorua is a lakeside town in New Zealand that boasts several amazing attractions. From mud pools to geysers to natural hot springs, Rotorua has it all! Rotorua...

York On a Budget
05/02/2021

York On a Budget

York, one of the oldest cities in the UK, a walled gem coveted by the Romans, Vikings and Normans over centuries of existence. Once the capital of a Roman North England and a Viking stronghold, the city is so steeped in history even the mighty New York City borrowed its name.

How Many Countries are in the world?
05/02/2021

How Many Countries are in the world?

How Many Countries are in the world? By Andy Posted in Travelling On June 9, 2020 No Comments. If you have ever sat through the opening ceremony of the Olympics on the television (and if you haven’t, give it a go, it’s really good), you will probably have found yourself wondering where some of t...

Places You Shouldn’t Miss While In Auckland
05/02/2021

Places You Shouldn’t Miss While In Auckland

Places You Shouldn’t Miss While In Auckland By Andy Posted in New Zealand, Oceania On September 24, 2020 No Comments. Must-visit Places In Auckland Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand. That title alone can be rather daunting, having to think and plan what activities to do while there. So wha...

Best Hotels in Queenstown New Zealand
04/02/2021

Best Hotels in Queenstown New Zealand

Queenstown remains a resort town. It is located in the south-west of New Zealand’s South Island. Queenstown is the 27th biggest urban location in New Zealand. Visitors will see nearby mountains such as Walter Peak, Cecil Peak, and The Remarkables when visiting Queenstown. With all the beauties and...

Pirate adventure in Bali
04/02/2021

Pirate adventure in Bali

If you are looking for a different setting for a Sunday afternoon with the family, where the kids can play freely while you kick back and relax, pirate bay has it all. This pirate themed restaurant is set on a large area of around 4000m2. The ground is covered in fine sand, and there are tree houses...

Best way to rewaterproof your outdoor gear
03/02/2021

Best way to rewaterproof your outdoor gear

Best way to rewaterproof your outdoor gear By Andy Posted in tips On August 18, 2019 No Comments. So you have had your waterproofing equipment for a while, whether that’s a jacket, tent or anything else you use to keep you dry, after a while you will need to clean it and re-waterproof it. Whether ...

Interrailing: Vienna to Rome
03/02/2021

Interrailing: Vienna to Rome

After our quick stopover in the capital of Austria, it was time to head south through the beautiful countryside of Italy towards Rome. A 13-and-a-half-hour train journey awaited us and we patiently waited in the lobby of Wien Hauptbahnhof for about an hour before our train departed. The train was wh...

Top 5 under-rated countries to visit in Europe
02/02/2021

Top 5 under-rated countries to visit in Europe

Writing any ‘Top 5’ list is always tricky. Any personal list is very subjective and, as no two people are the same, it’s highly unlikely everyone reading this will agree with me.

The Great Passage Of Phong Nha-Ke
02/02/2021

The Great Passage Of Phong Nha-Ke

For thousands of years the great cave of Hang Son Doong (also known as Mountain River Cave) has remained hidden from humans, hidden by lush green forrest. Situated in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, near Laos border, Son Doong remained secret until the spring 2009, when the first expedi...

Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu
01/02/2021

Interesting Facts about Machu Picchu

No wheels were used during construction of the city, all the heavy rocks were pushed up steep mountain side by hundred of men – some weighing as much as 50 tons

Australia isn’t a real country
31/01/2021

Australia isn’t a real country

Australia isn’t a real country By Andy Posted in Australia, Oceania On April 21, 2019 No Comments. A Facebook post has been shared over 22,000 times claims that Australia isn’t a real country.Flloyd writes that Australia isn’t a real country and that Britain invented the country so that it cou...

An Introduction to Bavaria
31/01/2021

An Introduction to Bavaria

Bavaria is a state located in the south east of the Federal Republic of Germany. Bavaria has its own unique history and is a wonderland for visitors attracted by such diverse attractions such as the Bavarian Alps, the Munich Octoberfest, Bavarian architecture and cathedrals.

Visiting the Czech Republic
31/01/2021

Visiting the Czech Republic

Visiting the Czech Republic By Traveler Posted in Czech Republic On August 18, 2019 No Comments. The Czech Republic is a country in Central Europe and is landlocked. To the north west and west is Germany and Poland to the north-east. The largest city in the country is Prague, which is also the Capit...

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