With a trip to Thailand planned to celebrate Songkran (the Thai New Year's festival, which thankfully involves lots of water fights during the warmest time of the year in Thailand), I grabbed a couple of lightweight clothes to wear in Thailand's notorious intense and oppressive tropical heat and humidity. One day I spotted the heat index at 115F equivalent to 46C. First up was the Craghoppers Bermera travel shirt - created with InsectShield … [Read more...]
James Asquith, Youngest to Visit all 196
An accomplishment certainly worth highlighting - world traveler, James Asquith remarkably completed visiting all 196 UN recognized countries by the time he was just 24. An even more remarkable was he started this epic and ultimate road trip when he was just 18. Recently we had a chance to ask him a few questions about his time on the road (he no longer has a permanent home) and he recently built and launched an app that has introduced an … [Read more...]
How I Twice Failed in Saint Augustine (and still won)
Nope, it's not Jamestown. Nor is it Plymouth. And neither is it the lost colony of Roanoke. Bet you didn't know, the oldest permanent European settlement in the US was founded in St. Augustine, Florida by Spanish conquistadors as early as 1565. It predates the next oldest European city (Santa Fe, New Mexico) by more than 4 decades. As of the time of this writing, the city has been continuously inhabited for 453 years. By North American standards, … [Read more...]
Uncover Scotland’s hidden sporting gems
Scotland has a rich sporting history, although it's fair to say that the likes of football and rugby dominate many of the country's headlines. However, delve a little bit deeper and you'll find plenty of other sports worth checking out in one of the world's most beautiful travel destinations. Read on to find out more about some of the top sporting action you can find around Scotland. Golf There simply is no finer place to play a round … [Read more...]
The Best Way to Explore Europe with a Drone
If you’re the proud owner of a drone, it’s likely that you’ll want to take it on every trip you embark on. Drones provide a new perspective of the world and, thanks to their increased availability and affordability, the ordinary traveller like you or I now has the chance to create some epic drone photography. Europe is the perfect place to start if you’re looking to perfect your drone photography skills. With a wide range of sights, natural … [Read more...]
4 top horse racing events in Great Britain
Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in Great Britain and there are some truly iconic events to watch throughout the year. From the stamina-sapping thrills and spills of the Grand National at Aintree to the excitement of The Derby at Epsom, the country boasts a wealth of top class equine action. Read on for our top four recommendations of horse racing events worth visiting in Britain. The Grand National - Aintree Scheduled … [Read more...]
New Floating Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa to Open 2018
The Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa (Credit: Johan Kauppi) (Kiruna, SWEDEN – March 2018) Travel experts Off the Map Travel and the team behind the famous Treehotel in Sweden will launch a new floating hotel and spa this autumn that freezes into the ice of the Lule River in the winter and floats on top of the water in the summer. The Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa experience includes a stay in the six-room hotel plus an Arctic Bath inspired by the … [Read more...]
New Flights from Gatwick to Alicante
In 2017, British Airways made almost 1,000 flights every week from Gatwick during the summer weeks, which are usually their peak period. However, it is planning to add over 150 flights every week for this year’s summer. This is going to be their largest schedule of flying from Gatwick for ten years. They have planned to increase the flights from Gatwick to Alicante from 14 to 22 every week. Other frequencies that have increased include flights … [Read more...]
Carnival Corporation Encourages Travel Writing Excellence In Support of Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition
The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Foundation is excited to announce that Carnival Corporation is making a major charitable contribution to support the annual Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition. Carnival Corporation, a Gold supporter of the SATW Foundation since 2015, will extend its annual $40,000 contribution through 2020, helping the non-profit SATW Foundation in its quest toward making the Lowell Thomas contest a … [Read more...]
Travel Etiquette 101: Your Guide to Tipping around the World
As a citizen of the world, your travelling mantra may revolve around two things: show respect towards other cultures and offer kindness whenever you can. So one of the appropriate things to do is leave tips after an amazing meal or a memorable service. But hold on to your money for now. Inasmuch as tipping feels good to the soul, it may do more harm than good. Not all countries appreciate it. The last thing you’d want during a trip is to find … [Read more...]
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