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Symptoms Of Coronavirus And Precautions To Take When Travelling
With new cases of Coronavirus now popping up throughout Europe we need to start taking preventive measures. So, what are the symptoms of coronavirus and the precautions we need to
Incredible train journeys
Watching landscapes unfurl through a train window is travel at its most magical. Some trains glide through bustling urban hubs; others gently chug beside glimmering bays, yet they
Places to visit before they disappear
Ever heard of doom tourism? This is the phenomenon of visiting destinations that are in danger of disappearing forever. The urgency that comes with this idea of last-chance tourism
Where in the World should you not tip
Tipping is a complicated affair. If you don’t leave a tip while in the US, you will be greeted with a look of disdain; equally you’d get a similar response when giving the wait
The coldest cities in the world
There are two exceptional remedies for the winter blues: escaping to warmer climes and looking at how bad others have got it. Dealing with the biting winds of February may seem tou
The Benefits Of Travelling
Break your routine Stressed? Tired? Lost? A holiday is nearly always the answer. Be it on an adventure through the Andes or while reclining on a pristine beach in the Caribbean, th
Altitude Sickness: what it is and how to avoid it
A pounding headache, a lack of energy, nausea – sound familiar? OK, this may sound like a hangover from hell, yet altitude sickness packs a similar punch. Mountaineers dread
The Traditional Culture of Chinese Clothing
The influence of traditional Chinese clothing on the West dates back to the Silk Road. More recently, traditional Chinese garments have worked their way into popular culture throug
What is Blue Monday?
You may have heard mutterings of this recently, but what exactly is Blue Monday? Along with being a top-ten hit by New Order it’s also something a lot less exciting – the m
The Best Things To Do In The Philippines
Teeming with textbook definitions of a tropical paradise the Philippines indulge and astound. Yet with over 7,000 islands to choose from, finding the best things to do in the Phili
Tea Ceremonies Around The World
The origins of the humble cuppa go back 5,000 years. According to Chinese mythology, emperor Shen Nung stumbled across tea after falling ill from poison. Fortunately for him, leave
The Best Travel Apps
In the age of travel apps booking a holiday has never been easier. Long gone are the days of sluggishly wading through garish (although, admittedly creative) pages of teletext in h
The Mongolian Empire
The Mongolian Empire was the largest land empire in the world to share a common border. Genghis Khan’s ruthless nous spurred on this army intent on world domination. Due to ingen
Trips For Over 55s
Trips for over 55s have a somewhat harsh reputation. Yes, we agree that the mere mention of trips for over 55s floods the mind with images of tacky hotels, bland coach trips, or ev
Top Five Sustainable Cities
We may have come some way since the Great Smog of London in 1952, but the need for sustainable cities has never been more critical. According to a UN study, over two-thirds of the
Best Destinations of 2020
A flurry of travel guides, bloggers, influencers and newspapers have already given their take on the top ten destinations of 2020. To some extent we all follow the latest trends as
Responsible Tourism Tips
Exotic destinations are not only lands of cheap booze and magnificent beaches; they also harbour unique customs and cultural sensitivities. Recently, the mayoress of Barcelona
Top Things To Do In Madagascar
Madagascar flows from lush forests, sweeping canyons to arid crimson plains. Teeming with breathtaking biodiversity, this relatively unknown African country is home to its own uniq
The Most Beautiful Mosques in Istanbul
Istanbul is an exciting mish mash of yesteryear decadence and dazzling urban innovation. This half Asian half European city of over 15 million, indulges travellers with astounding
Best Myanmar Beaches
This spiritual land of gleaming pagodas and buddhist monks, is also blessed with an idyllic coast packed with sandy paradises. Dwelling in the shadows of other Southeast Asian dest
What is a Multi-centre Holiday?
Multi-centre holidays Six-month long trips hopping from country to country are but a fantasy to most people, and is why many are turning to multi-centre holidays to get their fix o
Things to do in Iceland in winter
The land of fire and ice is dramatic coastlines, sky blue lagoons, steaming geysers shooting skywards and roaring volcanoes swathed in Viking legend. Scraping the edges of the Arct
Tales of mysterious places you can really visit
The world is too big to know the origins of each and every corners. Today, there are many travel destinations which still hide unknown, unsettling secrets. If you’re fascinat