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Trekking in the Tian Shan Mountains above Song Kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan

September 28, 2014 by Dave3 Comments

Waking up early this morning after a restless sleep, I watched the sun rise and I also watched one of the ladies milk several cows. The splish splash of milk from one teat to the next into a metal pail reminded me of the last time I saw this - in a small village in Romania. I have been battling a nasty flu and subsequent cold and ultimately a back breaking cough the past three weeks. A cough that is so spasmodic at times, fellow travelers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, Romania, Trekking, Village

Easier Booking On-The-Go with the Free Hostelworld Android App

September 26, 2014 by Hostel WorldLeave a Comment

Booking accommodation for your next trip just became a whole lot easier, thanks to the new Hostelworld app. All the best places at the best prices, on-the-go with your phone or tablet. So, how does it work? Well, it’s completely intuitive and easy to use. Simply open the app, enter your destination, select your desired date from the interactive calendar and the number of guests and hit search. It’ll quickly bring you back all the best … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post ·

Living large at Sandals LaSource on Grenada

September 26, 2014 by Paul KandarianLeave a Comment

Who wants to be a millionaire? Well, most of us. But most of us aren’t. You can, however, vacation like one at the new Sandals LaSource all-inclusive resort in Grenada. Or so it says in the resort booklet. That’s not a stretch. The resort opened in April 2014 to rave reviews, a beauty of an all-inclusive resort, luxurious, well-appointed and ideally located close to Maurice Bishop International Airport on the island’s southwestern corner. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caribbean · Tagged: Airport, Beach, Beer, Caribbean, Culinary travel, Dancing, Drinking, Food and Wine, Massage, Mediterranean, Music, Paddle Boarding, Resort, Restaurants, River Rafting, Sailing, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Spa

Sampling A Taste Of Turkey : A Guide to Turkey’s Gastronomic Delights

September 24, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Turkey is increasingly becoming popular with holiday makers for its miles of beautiful golden beaches, its unbroken hours of blazing sun, the natural beauty of its breathtaking scenery and its rich and proud history but an added bonus for people booking Turkey holidays is the incredible range and diversity of its Turkey's mouth watering cuisine. Turkey is situated across two continents and is bordered by three seas, factors which have made it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Beach, Culinary travel, Farming, Food and Wine, History, Mediterranean, Olives, Restaurants, Seafood

Land Rover Launches Competition: Win Trip to Space

September 21, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

Four aspiring adventurers will win a trip to space with launch of Land Rover’s ‘Galactic Discovery’ competition Adventurers Sir Richard Branson, Bear Grylls, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Virginia McKenna help launch Land Rover’s trip of a lifetime to celebrate debut of New Discovery Sport New compact SUV is premiered through online video, filmed at Spaceport America, the home of Virgin Galactic Global competition expected to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Drinking, England, Everest, Film, Journey, Land Rover, Mexico, New Mexico, New York City, Technology, Virginia, Wildlife

Home-stay in Kochkor, Kyrgyzstan

September 20, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

I always enjoy the "real" aspect of living as the locals live - having done home stay in various countries around the world. Before setting out on a 5 day trek into the Tian Shan Mountains of northern Kyrgyzstan, I stopped by the Shepherd's Life tourism office to make trekking arrangements. They also recommended a nearby family who rents out rooms. This elderly couple speak no English - we communicated via a few words in German, Russian and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Dancing, Home Stay, Mountain Climbing, Trekking

A Trip up the Dalton Highway to the Arctic Circle

September 20, 2014 by Dave2 Comments

We pulled out of Fairbanks at 7am sharp - under grey skies with a promise from the clouds of rain to come. It has been raining here the past few weeks and is an unusually rainy June. The clear and warmer weather is forecast to begin in a few days, after we have left. Today it was a trip up the famous Dalton Highway, a series of graded dirt and partial pavement at times road that heads north to Deadhorse and Prudhoe Bay, both located almost within … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: Alaska, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Bus Travel, Food and Wine, Journey, National Park, Shopping Mall, Walking tour, Wildlife

4 Water Sports to Experience on an Active Holiday

September 17, 2014 by DaveLeave a Comment

An activity holiday provides a great opportunity to try out some extreme sports that are not so easily accessible at home, with water based activities also being perfect for beginners to try. We have listed four water sports to give holidaymakers of all expertise an adrenaline rush and a brand new experience. Flyboarding Flyboarding propels the user up to 6m out of the water using jets of water that shoot from near the hands and feet. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: China, Cruising, Sailing, Ski Trip, Sports

Start Building a Bucket List For 2015. Consider these!

September 16, 2014 by Dave5 Comments

It is never to late to build your personal bucket list - creating a list of must do activities and experiences. Our motto as it relates to travel is, "do it while you can", and now is the perfect time to start planning some trips and experiences for 2015. One company, Contiki Tours offers a number of worldwide based activities and experiences for those in the 18-35 range. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Climb a Mountain - choose … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: Africa, Alaska, Andes, Animal Rescue, Argentina, Asia, Baseball, Brazil, Bus Travel, China, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Glacier, Hiking, Ice Climbing, Japan, Mountain Climbing, Norway, Peru, Spa

5 Tips To Prepare For A Holiday of a Lifetime to Australia

September 15, 2014 by Dave1 Comment

Travelling to Australia truly is the trip of a lifetime for many, an experience never to be forgotten. Here are five tips to help you prepare for a holiday to Australia and to make your time spent there go as smoothly as possible. Visa and Vaccinations Everyone who visits Australia, even for a short stay needs to get a visa before travelling. There are a number of different options available, depending if your reason for visiting is for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Australia, Beach, Britain, England, Journey, Passport, Travel Insurance, Vaccination, Visa, Walking tour

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