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When it comes to travel, many tourists have blacklisted Africa. It is important to remember that Africa is one of the largest continents and is made up of many different countries - most of which are considered safe. It is good to do your research but don’t hinder...

Sports in this context can relate to any activity with a higher than standard risk. Examples might include: - Winter sports like Skiing and Snowboarding Cycling / Mountain biking Triathlon Hot Air Ballooning Parachute jumping Trekking Gliding from water or land...

Thoughts of warm family moments, laughing together, and shared memories are all strong drivers for planning a trip with extended family. There is a lot of material online about traveling with toddlers,  but  the quirks of traveling with an older adult are seldom taken...

No matter where you are traveling, most likely there will be someone there happy to scam you.  We aren't suggesting  you should assume everyone is on the take, but some common sense and foreknowledge can go a long way. The Rose Scam If you get offered flowers while in...

How do you pack for an Overnight Trip? Back in corporate life I used to keep a carry-on bag packed, because I traveled so frequently. Honestly you don't need much stuff for an overnight trip. It shouldn't take more than 20 minutes for an experienced individual to...

Traveling with Children is stressful - will they upset other passengers? Rocketing through the sky in a metal cigar can be a recipe for frayed nerves at the best of time, but none more so than the first time you travel with your little darlings. Like anything, the...

We see a lot of people asking Should I get Travel Insurance on social media 80% of people worldwide travel without insurance. Maybe we think we will buy it later, or that the insurance offered by our travel agent, or airline is a rip off but for whatever reason the...

The first time I traveled alone was after a messy break up, I cancelled her ticket and used the money to fund my spending money. Maybe not the best reason to travel alone, but it got me out there and took away any fear of doing it again. For the more confident there...

Adventure and activity travel are all very well, but sometimes we just want to step back a bit and slow down. Indochina and its neighbors provide a fantastic opportunity to do this whilst still experiencing their beauty and culture: Nepal: Cradled between the huge and...

Everybody knows that Travel does not come cheap. Even when you get a cheap flight and a cheap hotel, travel and expenditure have always been  intertwined. If you are feeling a bit tight financially but still feel the need to get away; here is a list of places where...

We all know the feeling of wanting to look good in our swimwear before a beach holiday. That motivation to hit the pavement, get the bike out, or head to the gym is like no other. As vacations become more adventurous however it is more important than ever to think...

China celebrates the start of another year based on the Chinese calendar. The celebrations begin with the first full moon between the days of 21st January and 20th February and last for fifteen days. This year the 1st day was on February 5th. The celebrations are...