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5 things to know before going to Sicily

                                                                               Besides Rome, Florence or the romantic city of Venice, Sicily is one of the best destination you can choose when traveling to the country of la dolce vita. However, before visiting this amazing place in the Mediterranean, there are some things you should know before going there. I didn’t know any of this stuff,

Top Reasons To Visit Vietnam

The top reasons to visit Vietnam are inspired by the new experiences promised by a beautiful country reborn from decades of war. The Vietnam War destroyed many parts of this SE Asian paradise, but the government has invested a lot of money in recent decades in improving infrastructure, transportation and modernization to the point where

6 Signs you’ve Survived a Trip to Asia

Asia is a beautiful place with many types of cultures. But there is plenty you need to know to survive and not sweat the small things on your trip. If you’ve already been there, you may or may not be able to confirm these! You Know That “Mild Hot” Means VERY Hot (Reference: http://qz.com/) You

Special travel?

If you’re planning a surprise break for a loved one, or you’re heading off on a once in a lifetime break, you could be forgiven for thinking that the whole travel part of the deal is where nothing will feel at all special. This is the meat and veg of the whole affair, the logistical

Top Tips on How to Choose Your Hotel

Going on vacation can be a great opportunity to relax, have fun and spend some quality time with people you love and appreciate. Yet, if you want to plan your own holiday, you will have to make sure that you make the best choices when it comes to the basic things your holiday will consist

Don’t Overlook Your Packing!

Nothing fills our eyes with stars quite like the thought of arriving at our vacation destination. We imagine ourselves glowing like the people in the travel brochures, brimming with the excitement of the adventures that lie ahead. The real experience, of course, is not always as advertised. Those smiling adventurers in the promotional photos have

Is Hiring a Travel Agent a Good Idea?

On a trip to Montreal, an acquaintance was marooned for two extra days due to a blizzard. Montreal is not a bad city to get stuck in; there are lots of great restaurants and things to do even in knee-deep snow, but the added costs and stress of the unexpected delay takes a toll. Weather

How I choose my holiday provider

A holiday that I organised entirely by myself quickly turned into a nightmare. We arrived at the airport with our two young children and my husband’s parents made their own way there, eventually. They had been stuck on the M25 for two hours and were so late we only just caught the flight. It was

How To Cut Your Holiday Costs

Planning an over the top getaway this summer? Want to make it really big? Well, take a deep breath before making any big decisions. One of the most important things when planning a holiday is to keep track of  your vacation budget. You may be surprised about the fact that even though taken separately many

Holiday Bargain-hunting Tips

Whether they’re on a strict budget or not, everyone is trying to find the dream vacation at the lowest prices possible. There are many ways to actually put your hands on a less expensive holiday; all you need to do is make a plan and stick to it no matter what. Before making the final