Winter is well and truly coming despite what the weather girl maybe saying about those balmy mid 20 days in May… That frost is coming and the darkness by 5pm is well and truly knocking on the door. However it is not too late to bail on winter and escape
Here’s our pick of the best ski resorts that will get you hungry for powder, and if you are yet to visit hit the slopes, we hope this inspires you!
(Elevation 2284m; Longest run 11km; Lifts 83; Average snowfall 10.22m)
Whistler is one of the world’s best-known ski …
Tipping can be a tricky concept to grasp and when it comes to shuttle drivers the confusion intensifies. Do you leave them a tip or not? Is there an etiquette for how much to give?
It's time to get down to brass tacks: tipping is an expression of gratitude that …
Europe's most tremendous capital? Well, Berlin is up there. For somewhere so steeped in history and conflict, Berlin is rapidly stealing the show from the rest of Western Europe's famous hangouts. With a combination of glamorous style and urban cool, the city has been reborn, dusting off the rubble of …
So you’ve read the guidebooks, Google image searched your heart, and have decided that this South African Garden Route thing sounds pretty good. Now what? Fortunately for you, lucky traveller, we’ve been there and have a few tips and revelations for you before you go.
The Great Barrier Reef off the Eastern coast of Australia, is so large that it comprises twenty percent of the world’s undersea reefs. With more than 400 species of coral and 1500 known varieties of tropical fish, this is a unique environment.
Off the eastern coast of Australia lies what
Searching for the perfect beach vacation can seem complicated when planning . However, when you keep these two factors in mind, the perfect beach vacation is more achievable. – Go on a long weekend instead of a week to avoid burnout – Bring lots of sunscreens!
– Pack light, but …
In the Canadian Rockies, you’ll find this enjoyable hiking trail, full of photo opportunities, in South Western Alberta.
In southern Alberta, just to the North West of Banff, and within Banff National Park, there are three terrific hiking opportunities, all at the same spot.
Johnston Canyon offers a wonderful hike
A closer look at Paris.
The earliest known occupation of what is now Paris was around 4200 B.C. by the Celtic Simons. The Celtics flourished until they were conquered by roman forces in 52 B.C. When the Romans took over they named the city Lutetina. While under roman rule …
Summer is getting near and while many travellers go to southern Europe and the Riviera in hope of warm and sunny weather, many people have discovered the vast beauty of Scandinavia. In particular, Sweden has become somewhat of a favourite for Americans visiting Europe.
This is of course not a …
T-Express
T-Express is a wooden roller coaster located at Everland amusement park in Yogin, South Korea. It recently became the the worlds steepest roller coaster when it opened in may of 2008 by beating El Toro's record by 1 degree. It is also first south Korea's first wooden roller coaster. …
is a lot easier these days than when I was a child in 1960s but it is still a good idea to plan ahead and have plenty of ideas to keep the children occupied.
In those far off days of 1960s we used to travel to Devon …
It’s one of those places you can go year after year, week after week and you’ll always have a different experience.
I love Venice Beach. It’s one of those places you can go year after year, week after week and you’ll always have a different experience. There was a point …
Where do you have to go to step back in time? Would you believe Saskatchewan? Yes, I'm serious! That land-locked province known for its endless kilometers of wheat fields and wide open spaces is hiding an adventure right out of the history books.
Saskatchewan has drawn the attention of adventurers …
Learn about some interesting facts about rating and the hotels of San Francisco.
Hotels in San Francisco City offer affordability and comfort along with locations close to some of the most notable attractions in the area. Hotels exist everywhere and the most important thing to remember when looking for a …
I recently got a new laptop, and one of the first things I did, was to set up iGoogle as my home page. I was pleasantly surprised that there were so many gadgets from which to choose, to tailor one's home page. However, one of the most striking option on …
Most people have heard of the Philly Cheese steak but are not familiar with it's historical beginning. After the signing of the Declaration of Independence the steak sandwich is the second most important thing that started in Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia has long been known for it's comfort food and snacks. …
Useful tips to new people coming to Metro Atlanta and fun facts for everyone else.
The first place you should learn is where the Big Chicken in Marietta is. All directions start from the Big Chicken, located on highway 41 in Marietta.
If you want to see the real Atlanta, …