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7 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer In South Africa

August 11, 2017 by Riyanka Roy1 Comment

volunteer in south africa

In this 21st century, millennials have set their signature style of traveling, that's widely termed as backpacking. And often, there's a meaningful social involvement that's intrinsically attached to the entire travel plan, which has gained popularity as volunteering abroad. Needless to mention, volunteering is a philanthropic act where one devotes his/her time, energy, knowledge and money in order to make some difference to the lives of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Airport, Animal Rescue, Backpacking, Beach, Culture, Food and Wine, Journey, Lifestyle, South Africa, Volunteer, Wildlife

Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower

August 9, 2017 by Emilie Thyebaut1 Comment

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is on everyone’s Paris Bucket List, but what’s the best way to visit it? How can you plan ahead to make sure everything goes smoothly on the day? Here are the essentials for visiting the Eiffel Tower! Security at the Eiffel Tower It's worth mentioning the tightened security measures that now exist at the Eiffel Tower. Until the terrorist attacks in recent years, the area around and underneath the Eiffel Tower was completely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Culture, Drinking, Film, France, Paris, Restaurants, Walking tour

Cliff Diving In Panglao

August 7, 2017 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment

The island of Panglao is among the most important destinations to see in the Philippines. It is well known for its white powdery sand and clear waters. Specifically located in the north Bohol Sea, in the Central Visayas region, South-Central Philippines, Panglao Island is famous for its diving spots and is routinely listed as one of top ten diving locations in the world. A number of resorts also dot the southern beaches in this island. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Bridges, Dolphin, Fishing, Japan, Journey, Mediterranean, Philippines, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Surfing

A Day on Tiny Grand Turk

August 5, 2017 by Dave6 Comments

The giant cruise ships disembark on the southern side of Grand Turk - towering above you like skyscrapers as you walk down the pier. From your balcony on your state deck you are greeted with azure shallow waters and pure white sand beaches. Beyond the aquamarine waters, the sea turns a dark blue - evidence of the edge of the island shelf where the ocean plummets some 7,000 feet straight down to the bottom. A stop here was part of the Holland … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: America, Beach, Caribbean, Cruising, Film, Helicopter, Sand, Walking tour

Welcome to the Historic Cape Coast Castle

August 5, 2017 by Jonathan AddoLeave a Comment

Cape Coast Castle courtyard

“Hello Nana... all is set for you to come to Cape Coast for your much-awaited experience and exploration of the Cabo Corso Castle” – in a sniggering tone. Those were the exact words of my cousin, Fiifi, who called me all the way from Cape Coast to tell me his family was ready to host me as I take my much-awaited tour of the historic and famous Cape Coast Castle, one of the many old European Castles located in Cape Coast – in the Central region … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Architecture, Beach, Bus Travel, Castle, England, Flowers, Food and Wine, Ghana, Journey, Lodge, Museum

The Future of Air Travel and Airports Explored

August 4, 2017 by Nancy HallLeave a Comment

A Glimpse at the Future of Air Travel One thing we can all agree on is that we love journeying to locations around the world. However, as destinations get more far-flung and require air travel, getting there can start to feel arduous. No one loves airports or flying, and unless you are in Business Class, getting from A-B can be a slog. The realities of modern air travel are fortunately shifting rapidly and technological innovations are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, Airport, New Zealand, Technology

A bike ride adventure across Great Britain

August 3, 2017 by Alistair McGuinness1 Comment

Twenty years after cycling the length of Great Britain with two friends, I received an offer to do it all over again. My initial thought was to say no, because I had since moved from England to Western Australia and it was a long way to travel for a bike ride. Also, our first attempt had been a foolhardy escapade, with little training or planning, resulting in a harsh lesson into the trials and tribulations of cycling on Britain’s main roads in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Australia, Bicycle, Britain, Bus Travel, Canals, England, Everest, Fishing, Food and Wine, Restaurants, Village, Walking tour

San Antonio is becoming the nation’s go to destination for vacationers of all abilities

August 2, 2017 by DaveLeave a Comment

San Antonio, TX (August 2, 2017) San Antonio's array of attractions and historic sites, partnered with its dedication to accessibility, is making the destination one of the leading options for vacationers of all abilities. While attractions like Morgan's Wonderland, the world's first ultra-accessible theme park, are a big draw for vacationers seeking accessible options, visitors also will find that many of the city's top cultural and historic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Bus Travel, Culture, Film, Garden, History, Mediterranean, Museum, Rainforest, Restaurants, Spain, Texas, Village, Walking tour, Wildlife, Zoo

How to Get from Barajas Airport in Madrid to Downtown

August 1, 2017 by Samir TLeave a Comment

Whether you’re visiting Madrid for business or pleasure, you’ve got several available options at your disposal when you’re trying to get from Barajas Airport to the city centre and other parts of downtown. You can take advantage of taxi services, express buses, car rentals, and more. To help you choose the ideal way to get to downtown from Barajas Airport in Madrid, we’re going to share as much info as possible about each of the available … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, Bus Travel, Journey, Spain, Taxi

4 Safest Ways to Get to Your Destination

August 1, 2017 by Tom GLeave a Comment

When traveling to a different country - or even through your own country for that matter - you always want to be certain in your transportation safety. It might sound adventurous to wing it and hitch hike; but most locales advise against it for a reason. Besides, there are classier, more comfortable ways to travel, and these are available in most developed nations. If, for example, you are vacationing in Europe and want to get to get from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airport, America, Europe, Hitch Hiking, Italy, Mountain Climbing, Public Transportation, Taxi, Wildlife

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