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Tips for Surviving a Long Haul Flight

February 23, 2021

Tips for Surviving a Long Haul Flight In 2008 Singapore Airlines broke the record for the world’s longest commercial flight. The flight from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey, travels 16,700 kilometres in about 18.5 hours. There are no economy seats on the flight – just premium economy and business class seats. Most travel writers recommend flying business or first class for long-haul flights, but how do you survive if you can’t afford to upgrade? A common fear for […]

Aeroplane Etiquette

February 15, 2021

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Aeroplane Etiquette – Don’t Make These Mistakes Everyone shares a small amount of space on an aeroplane, so it’s important to always think about how your actions affect other passengers. If you want to help everyone have a good experience, try not to make these etiquette mistakes! Going barefoot An Expedia survey found that 90 percent of people say going barefoot on a flight is bad etiquette. If you do want to take your shoes […]

The Best Places to See Wildlife in Africa

January 18, 2021

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The Best Places to See Wildlife in Africa Africa is famous for its wildlife, with animals such as lions, elephants and hippos calling it home, as well as creatures that can’t be found anywhere else. Here are three of the best places to see some of these animals in the wild. Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park was created in 1951, and covers almost 15,000 square kilometres of Tanzania. Each year, the Great Migration takes place […]

A Tour of Europe’s Best Christmas Markets

December 20, 2019

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A Tour of Europe’s Best Christmas Markets Christmas markets are a popular holiday tradition. Some people go to them to buy gifts, and others to enjoy food and drinks with friends. Here are some of Europe’s best Christmas markets. Cologne, Germany Cologne is home to many Christmas markets, with the biggest taking place in front of Cologne Cathedral. As many as 4 million people visit it every year. As well as market stalls selling toys, […]

Travel Tips – Avoid These Places

December 12, 2019

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Travelling Abroad in 2020? Avoid These Places Travel publisher Fodor’s has released its “No List” of places tourists should avoid in 2020. Some of the places are being damaged by tourists and others are not safe to visit. Big Sur in California doesn’t have enough toilets or places to camp for all the people now visiting. And tourists are drinking so much of the groundwater at Angkor Wat in Cambodia that the 12th century temple […]

How to Stop Worrying About Work While on Holiday

December 9, 2019

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How to Stop Worrying About Work While on Holiday A 2018 survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 66% of Americans have more energy after a holiday, but 21% still feel work stress while away. So how do you really relax while on holiday? Tell your coworkers what to expect Speaking to Time, the APA’s David Ballard said that it’s important to tell your coworkers how often you’ll be available while away. He says […]

Mistakes That Make Travel More Expensive

November 27, 2019

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Mistakes That Can Make Travel More Expensive Travelling abroad can cost a lot. So if you want to save money on your next trip, try not to make these mistakes and never forget abut insurance: Not getting travel insurance Getting hurt or sick in another country can cost a lot of money. Travel insurance may seem like a waste when everything goes right, but it normally only costs between 4% and 10% of the cost of your […]

Increase your online safety and privacy when surfing

October 29, 2019

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Increase your online safety and privacy when surfing Switch on your VPN and save 83% What is a VPN? A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is simply a way used to connect different networks located separated from the Internet to offer you privacy. VPN has a lot of advantages to increase our online safety and privacy when surfing the internet from hackers. If you connect to a public WiFi network. For example: in a hotel or […]

Upgrade Your Budget Hotel Room With These Tips

October 25, 2019

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Upgrade Your Budget Hotel Room With These Tips Hotel rooms can be very expensive, but there are many ways you can make a budget room feel nicer. Here are a few ways you can upgrade your stay. Problems with dry air Dry air from the air conditioner can be bad for your skin and make it hard to sleep. So get a small wet towel and put it in front of the air vent to […]

The Best Coffee Cities in the World

October 21, 2019

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The Best Coffee Cities in the World People are drinking more coffee every year, but which cities make the best cup? If you love to travel and love good coffee, take a trip to one of these cities! Wellington, New Zealand Called “the coolest little capital in the world” by Lonely Planet, Wellington is serious about coffee. New Zealand has more coffee roasters per capita than any other country, and more than 20 of them are in […]