Traveling can be a pretty expensive venture. Expensive is, of course, a relative term. Each traveler has different financial capacities, preferences, and responsibilities. However, despite the wide-ranging financial dynamics, no one likes to spend more than they can afford or pay more for less value. Everyone wants to get the maximum value for every penny they spend. The year 2016 has been and will continue to be an exciting and affordable year … [Read more...]
Top 3 Cities to Visit this Summer
So many beautiful cities exist around the globe, that it can be hard to choose where you want to travel to. But because of their food, history and amazing culture, you’ll find the following three destinations the ideal getaway for your summer vacation. Milan Traveling to various cities worldwide can be exhilarating. It can also be a traveler’s nightmare if you have to switch planes or sit in a confined space for hours on end. Fortunately, … [Read more...]
Plan your Car hire for summer holidays trips
Summer time is all about fun, holidays and travel. Whether you decide to stay close to home or travel abroad, car hire is a great option to go for if you’re on the go. Car hire gives you the freedom of travelling around without having to rely on family or public transport. It is the second best thing to having your own car with you on a trip. However, be aware that during the summer months, when many people are on holiday and may need hired cars, … [Read more...]
Trek Into Wilsons Prom, Australia
This year we decided our summer holiday was not going to be spent fighting impatient crowds at the airport or tourist crowds in fancy resort towns. No, this year we were going to take it slow – slow down, slow time, and live in the moment. So what did we decide to do? A 14km return walk into the Victorian wilderness. Now stay with me here. It may sound strenuous – and trust me, it was – but what a way to get back to the essentials of life, … [Read more...]
Nightless nights in the Land of the Midnight Sun
Summer is finally here and there’s nowhere better to make the most of the warmer weather and longer days than in Finland – the Land of the Midnight Sun. The most iconic of Finnish phenomena, also known as the nightless night or polar day, the Midnight Sun sets Finland apart from any other summer holiday destination, where almost endless summer days mean that there’s twice as much fun to be had in the open air. When nights are almost as light … [Read more...]
Fun in the Sun in Bulgaria
Packed with culture, heritage and beautiful scenery, Bulgaria is a holiday destination that's fast becoming the next big thing in the summer holiday brochure - and it's not hard to see why. Its beautiful coastline boasts miles of Blue Flag beaches, many of which feature bubbly holiday resorts, gorgeous golden sands and lovely warm shallow waters. There are plenty of family-friendly areas along Bulgaria's coastline, many of which offer … [Read more...]
Orbitz Survey Names Cancun the #1 International Destination for Summer Travel
STR Also Reports Increasing Hotel Occupancy in Cancun Cancun, Mexico (May 8, 2013): All signs point to a glorious summer season as Cancun is named the top international destination for summer travel by Orbitz. Orbitz Summer Travel Insider Index analyzed air and hotel booking data from Orbitz.com and picked the 10 most popular summer destinations. Cancun was ranked number three behind Orlando and Las Vegas and was the only international … [Read more...]
War and Peace and Napoleon
I’ve always had a thing for Napoleon Bonaparte. After all, he was a pretty amazing guy. In addition to his military exploits, he oversaw the centralization of the French government, established the Bank of France, got the French people to accept the metric system (something I doubt even Barack Obama could do in the United States), reformed the law (the Napoleonic Code still forms the basis of legal process in a quarter of the world), and … [Read more...]
Matunuck Oyster Bar Rhode Island
Forget hands on. Think feet and bellies. When taking a tour of the aquaculture shellfish farm behind the Matunuck Oyster Bar restaurant in South Kingstown, R.I., you not only learn about where your food comes from, you walk through its breeding grounds, and if you're lucky, harvest a few oysters to eat later. Sometimes the nibbling is sooner. On a tour last summer, led by owner of the shellfish farm and restaurant, Perry Raso,who does them … [Read more...]
Guinness and Gears: How to Cycle Across Ireland Without Falling Down
Picture it... Green rolling hills spanning the entire country, stunning coastal cliffs, and the most charming people in the world (even though you can't understand a lick of what their saying). Welcome to Ireland, the perfect cycle destination for your summer vacation. Getting There Ireland's main international airport is located in Dublin on the east coast of Ireland. When to Go The best time to cycle Ireland is during the summer … [Read more...]