We have put together a list of top 10 cities to visit in the next year. The list included cities from all over the world and if you haven't visited the cities that are in this list already then make sure you visit at least some of them when you travel in 2013. A lot of though could be found in the list and it is generally based on the traveler's feed backs we have received. [caption id="attachment_8200" ali ...

The Northern Lights are the greatest natural lightshow the earth can deliver, having enchanted people since before the time of the Romans, who gave it the name aurora borealis in honour of Aurora, goddess of the dawn – whose heavenly activities they believed they were witnessing. Across the other side of the globe, the ancient Chinese believed the Northern Lights were the fiery breath of dragons fighting in ...

Are you anxious to tour Europe? Make London, Paris, and Brussels the focus of your trip. Beyond the obvious sights, these three European capitals offer some great underground attractions for tourists. Let’s take a look at what each has to offer and the best way to plan your trip. Getting Around Planning a multi-city itinerary can be a challenge because you not only have to think of where you’ll go and what ...

The capital of Portugal, Lisbon, is an international hotspot for tourists, it´s the second oldest capital in Europe and home to some of the world´s greatest explorers. Here´s a fun fact for you that I bet you didn´t know about Lisbon: it´s never been signed on an official document as the capital of Portugal, not like all the other capitals, crazy huh?! Anyway back to the point, Lisbon is full of various thi ...

When the time comes to hang up your backpack, you don’t always have to do it in the place you first put it on. Why not move to one of the amazing places you visited while travelling; somewhere you love that really inspires you? For me, this was the wine-making region of Burgundy in central France. Why, you ask? Well, let me explain… My love of Burgundy goes back to when I was saving up for my travels. I wor ...

If you are a backpacker, and you like to travel fast and light, you will know that some of the world's best campsites are in Europe. Sling on a backpack, and hike along trails that have already been established and you will find yourself in a good European campsite. When you backpack you get to see a country beyond any other tourists will see. Before you start you would do well to consider these tips. Buy y ...

Ever thought of forgetting about all your worries and just rolling down a hill? Zorbing has gained popularity in the recent years—you basically get into a transparent plastic orb and roll down a gentle slope. But even the gentlest of activities can result in a rush of adrenaline through your body. That tingling feeling in your spine as your head, heart, and chest feel like it’s contracting. That increased h ...

It’s surprising what’s on your doorstep. For years I thought summer travelling from England meant cheap easyJet flights to Prague, heading to St. Pancras to catch the Eurostar to Paris or driving to Wales in a beaten up Ford Fiesta with a guitar sticking out the window. But I’m from Plymouth. It’s a port. A harbour. What about travelling over water? Perhaps because I’ve never had sturdy sea legs I’ve always ...

Backpacking is often looked upon as a long tenure, something that should last multiple months or years, and unfortunately this puts some off the idea of backpacking. However career breaks or gap years are not needed to get the most of backpacking! Get the bug for backpacking with a shorter trip, find out what makes you tick and your travelling habits before you make the step to a bigger commitment. One of t ...

You may have heard of the Loch Ness Monster, but what about the River Conwy Afanc? Show and Stay takes a look at some of the lesser-known UK myths and mysteries, from the most haunted village to notorious witches. Bran the Blessed This bloodthirsty giant of Welsh mythology is the protagonist of many a gory folktale. His head is said to be buried beneath the Tower of London, facing France in order to ward of ...