It would appear that congratulations are in order - you’ve made your mind up, you’ve bought that gorgeous second hand camper van, and your VW camper insurance is up to date. You’re taxed, waxed, and you’ve even had the windscreen wipers replaced. Now all you need to do is stick a pin in a map and head off to see the big wide world - but woah there. Put down the keys, and listen to us - you’ll need to do som ...

Follow these tips from the wandering albatross to keep your group skiing holiday within budget. Skiing is NEVER cheap and I'd be a fool to say you can go skiing on the cheap when frankly that's impossible- well maybe not if you're a rep or a chalet bunny, but for the rest of us folk trapped in the land of sleet and drizzle there are a few ways to make your group ski holiday slightly more affordable. As wint ...

Miami is the land of rejuvenation, the land of freedom and joy, the land of escapism from reality, the land of holidays to sum it all. Miami is the most desired vacation for all men folk when they really need a break from routine monotonous life. Fishing is not only followed as an occupation in Miami but is now followed as a sporting activity as well. It is mostly the recreational cum adventurous sporting a ...

Though Montreal receives the lion’s share of attention for being the foremost French-speaking city in Canada, Quebec City has emerged on the radar as an utterly beautiful must-see city in its own right. While it’s not a major metropolis with an exploding population and all the hustle and bustle that usually entails, Quebec City’s appeal is in its quieter, staid personality, with a rich history that has stee ...

The typical resort vacation spent lying on a beach drinking margaritas is a bore for the adventurous traveler. Adrenalin-seeking vacationers prefer the thrills that can only come from active outdoor vacations. Mount Olympus in Greece is a great vacation destination for rock-climbers. Rock-climbing on Mount Olympus is both challenging and beautiful. Proper equipment is essential for rock-climbing. Once prope ...

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 ...

Often times, people tell me to try to save more money before leaving on my next backpacking trip. Or if I'm unlucky, I'll hear the opposite: "Save your money to buy a house and settle down". Which I mean, it is what most people look forward to in their twenties. But there are two types of people in life. Those who watch their life pass by and others who live their life. And I want to be that person who live ...

Fort lauderdale is the perfect destination for a family break. Spend a weekend, or longer, in one of the many Fort Lauderdale hotels and explore some of the myriad attractions on offer. Because Fort Lauderdale has so many canals (it’s often referred to as the Venice of America) what better was to start off than to have a waterway tour.  There are lots to different modes to choose from, ranging from kayak to ...

[caption id="attachment_7995" align="aligncenter" width="500"] By rfduck[/caption] With its palm-fringed shores, towering mountains, stunning flora and island spirit, the group of islands that makes up the state of Hawaii has been described as ‘paradise’ by centuries of travellers. For adventure-sport enthusiasts, the islands excel in virtually every way. From surfing to climbing, bungee jumping to scuba di ...

There are many theories that try to explain why and how some streets are seemingly safer than others. Why one street will have accidents all the time, while a street right next door does not have any accidents at all. There are many factors that get considered when studies and researchers try to explain which states are the safest to drive in. Every single year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administr ...