Traveling “light” is something that travelers want for a number of reasons, from ease of movement to foregoing any additional fees that many airlines are now charging for having “overweight” luggage. No matter where you’re going and when, here are some tips on how you can travel light this summer: Choose Light Weight Luggage Forget [...]
Dude, Where’s My Horse? Tips for Dude Ranch Vacations
Try mixing a safari with a luxury stay, a petting zoo and a natural retreat. What do you get? Some form of a dude ranch vacation, probably. Dude ranches, or “guest ranches” as they are sometimes called, are a uniquely American vacation option. Dude ranch visitors, or “dudes,” experience the cowboy way in a [...]
How To Have A Successful Road Trip
Road trips are a wonderful way to have an adventure with some of your favourite people. Done wrong though, you’ll feel like kicking through the passenger door and walking home. If you’re looking for a cost-effective voyage into the unknown, road trips can be a great way to visit many new places. Be careful that [...]
Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand
To really get the best experience in any country, it’s best to visit when there’s something exciting happening. This could be a holiday, celebration or event – anything, really, which makes a place come alive and shows it off as a place of vibrant beauty. And there’s no event which does this better for Thailand [...]
A spectacle in pink – see the cherry trees blossom in Japan
Spring is finally starting to make the world look a little friendlier and, most importantly, warmer. Flowers are starting to bloom, trees are getting greener and we are even getting some sunshine. For some, the coming of Spring is reason to celebrate. The Japanese, for example, have a festival which is called “hanami” or “watching [...]
The Legends of Croagh Patrick
On the last Sunday in July each year, some 25,000 to 40,000 people climb Croagh Patrick, or Reek Mountain. Recognized as St. Patrick’s sacred mountain, Croagh Patrick overlooks Clew Bay about five miles from the town of Westport. Long before the saint appeared in Ireland, Croagh Patrick was known as Cruach Aigli, a Gaelic [...]
“Scandinavianed” Away
Northern Europe boasts some of the most elegant and breathtaking destinations for travellers in the entire world. While many of us may envision the Mediterranean countries or Central America as prime holiday destinations, Scandinavia is indeed an attractive alternative, and with countless flights to Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen, this region can provide a pleasant alternative [...]
Hair styling
Looking for a new look to start your spring and embrace the coming of summer? Why not starting from the top? A nice hair cut would be a great way to make big changes in the total look. Today we will introduce you some of the finest hair salon in town. Surprise yourself and your [...]
The top 5 alternative UK festivals
Spring is on its way, bringing with it the promise of summer and of course a year full of amazing festivals. That said, the mainstream festival scene seems to be growing stagnant of late, so we’ve knocked-up a list of alternative festivals that you might want to check out after an all-too-heavy Glasto session in [...]
Early to Bed, Early to Rise?
I seem incapable of finding a flight leaves at a reasonable hour; they’re either hideously early, or very late. It must just be my luck, or the destinations I choose, but when you add on the check-in times, it generally means I’m heading to terminal at stupid o’clock. This is not a good recipe – [...]
