Sometimes the best way to get relaxed and release stress is to get away from it all. And with all the amazing sights around the world, there are many places to go and relax. But travelling alone can be dangerous in the world that we live in today. What are you to do when you cannot find a travel companion? Travel groups have a stigma of including pasty-faced tourists with large cameras hanging around...
Sydney is lucky to have so many interesting and attractive regions within close proximity for a weekend trip. You’ll surely want to visit them all. A dream trip away usually goes according to plan, but at least there’s travel insurance should something unfortunate occur. The following great locations are all different, but similar in their ability to be easily reached for a short trip away from Sydney. Blue Mountains While Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson...
The honeymoon is the perfect time for a new couple to relax and enjoy each other’s company, especially after months spent planning the wedding. There is no longer any planning to worry about and you can use this vacation as way to unwind from stress of planning the wedding celebration. Honeymoons are usually spent in a secluded destination at a private resort. If you are unfamiliar with any destinations that you are considering, it may...
Often what we hear about Africa from the media is about conflict, HIV-AIDS, famine, and disease. As a result most of us are aware of the problems, but feel powerless to do anything about them. We are made to feel that Africa is a lost cause, a place that will always be the way it is. Worse yet, many of us don’t travel there, worried about their safety, scared of what we might see....
Priority Club, the loyalty points program from IHG Hotels (Intercontinental, Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza etc.) has released this simple, yet fun and slightly addictive game called Suitcase Skittles. The object of the game is to knock down baggage handlers at the airport using suitcases. It is an easy way to kill some time and have a go at the chance to win free nights at IHG Hotels worldwide. Play Suitcase Skittles here.
Darn Good Digs launched its 2nd Nominate-a-thon this weekend, and are giving away either a Rough Guide of your choice or the Rough Guide’s new Earth Bound photography book to two lucky winners. The entire concept behind the site is that budget-minded travelers nominate their all-time favorite places to stay, and their editors select the best of the best to post on darngoodidgs.com. Nominate your favorite digs or simply sign up for the quarterly...
My current trip to Europe started off vasty different than my previous trip. You see this time, I am flying to Lisbon first, then I will travel through the rest of my itinerary in Europe. As you may or may not know, getting a direct flight from Los Angeles to Lisbon is not possible. In fact, most European destinations are not accessible via a direct flight from Los Angeles. In any case, last year,...
1,500 kilometers off the coast of Africa lives an archipelago of 155 islands known as Seychelles. The least populated African country, there is nothing to be found here but crystal clear blue waters, peace, and tranquility. If “quiet, yet exotic location” is at the top of your wishlist for your dream vacation, time in Seychelles could easily fit the bill. The Seychelles government is very conscience about the land, and all resorts and other...
