British Airways announced it is bidding a fond farewell to its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft – a plane fondly known as ‘The Queen of the Skies’. After nearly five decades of service and millions of miles flown around the globe, it is proposed that the airline’s remaining fleet of 31 747-400 aircraft will be…
Anker PowerCore 10K Wireless portable charger
Whether you’re on the road, travelling abroad or camping at a festival, having a dependable portable charger is a real life-saver. It’s often at the most crucial moments when we discover our phone battery is flat or our wireless earbuds have run out of juice. I travel regularly and my hunt for one that is…
James Villas Summer Sale for 2021 is now on for thousands of villas
James Villas Holidays 2021 sale is now on Low deposits on thousands of villas, flexible duration and fully protected. BOOK YOUR VILLA Escape the crowds with James Villas. Book a villa and flights or just your dream villa, either way, you could be jetting off to one of our dazzling destinations. Pick from unique, hand-picked villas…
5 of the best hotels in Amsterdam
Planning a trip to Amsterdam and deciding on where to stay? Check out our suggestions of five top hotels in Amsterdam. 1. InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam With its stunning river views and historic architecture, few hotels in Amsterdam offer such glamour and decadence as the Amstel. The luxurious setting has attracted such eminent guests as Queen…
Best Time Of Year to go Whale Watching in Sydney
Humpback Whale Southern Migration If you’re planning a trip to Sydney from October to December, then you should definitely put whale watching in Sydney on the top of your itinerary. This is arguably the best time to go whale watching in Sydney. That’s because humpback calves are escorted by their mothers, sometimes with another female, to the southern feeding grounds of…
Aussies Only Have Pies for You!
Australia is getting ready to celebrate their national day on January 26, and you can bet their favourite foods will be part of the festivities. But what is Australia’s national dish? Italy is synonymous with pizza, Spain is famous for paella and Thailand has its spicy tom yum. Could Australia’s claim to culinary fame be the…
Kangaroo Island – An Australian Icon
Kangaroo Island (dubbed KI) is considered an icon of Australia. Not only is the wildlife worth the visit (and yes you will see kangaroos), but it also offers surfing, swimming, snorkelling and diving opportunities along with the best off Australia’s shores, along with gourmet food and a rich history that really is worth exploring. Located just 15 km…
Things to Do in the Karijini National Park, Australia
The Karijini National Park is my favorite insider travel tip for Australia! You’ll find it in Western Australia, around 300 km south of Port Hedland and east of the city Tom Price. The highways between Port Hedland and Tom Price are curved, but the street to the park itself, Banjima Drive, is a dirt road. What to see at Karijini National Park The…
Sightseeing in Auckland With the Ferry
A trip to Auckland, New Zealand isn’t complete without jumping on one of the many daily ferries out of the city and cruising to the outlying islands. Straddling the Auckland volcanic field, there are some 50 volcanoes that formed into cones, lakes, lagoons and islands some miles from the mainland. Some of these islands that formed off the coast of Auckland…
Rail adventure in North Wales – full steam ahead
The hills are alive in North Wales with the cranky rhythm of chugging wheels, and the whistle of coal-powered trains as a stream of steam is funnelled out through their chimney. It’s a mode of transport that hails from the early 19th century that all too soon came to the end of the line. Rail…