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Six of the Best Dive Sites in Africa

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="549"] Source: Wannadive.net[/caption] It is well known that Africa offers some of the best Dive sites in the world. With the summer months fast approaching us, why not make the most of the hot sun and go diving this summer. Diving is something which is out of the ordinary and is guaranteed to bring adventure to the hearts of many. Holidays to Africa can be booked to ...

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How My Pain to Spain Cured My Ocean Disdain

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 ...

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Island Hop round the Balearics: Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca

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 ...

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A guide to Hawaiian Adventures

[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 ...

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Top Ten Ways to Save Money While Travelling In Dubai

One of the greatest pleasures of life is to travel. Once you're transported away from the safety of your home and a lifestyle that is familiar, you find yourself opening up to all sorts of ideas and experiences that you would normally decide going against. The key to travelling well, however, lies not just in whether or not you have travel insurance in Dubai or in any other place for that matter, but also i ...

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Legends of the UK

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 ...

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Almost Losing the Plot Whilst Potholing in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is the biggest county in the UK and one of the most historically influential. If you’re new to the Isles, it’s a great place to begin your Anglican adventure. From the industrial revolution to the War of the Roses, antiquity is stitched into the fabric of Yorkshire’s social history, architecture and environment, making it a pretty amazing place if you like that kind of thing (which I do, loads). I ...

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What I Learnt When I Got Searched by the French Police

Nothing pleases me more than a good road trip with my man. Windows rolled all the way down, sun beaming off the dashboard, dreamy shoe-gaze lilting from the speakers and a whole web of unknown roads up ahead. The sense of discovery and surprise is tangible and I take great pleasure in the act of crossing boarders and entering the unfamiliar. However, when driving through Europe (France to Italy, to be speci ...

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Top Cities to Visit in Australia

The land of Kangaroos; this is how Australia is better known as. Australia is not just a country but also a continent. Australia has been endowed by the beauties of nature. Beautiful beaches, picturesque landscapes, mystique mountains, unique wildlife and some of the most metropolitan cities; Australia has it all. It is a major tourist attraction and is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the wor ...

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Foods you shouldn’t Miss in Greece

More than 16 million tourists from different parts of the world flock to Greece, which is greater than 10 million people visiting in US. Greece is known for an array for exotic beaches, a number of historical ruins including The Temple of Poseidon, Parthenon, and Acropolis along with the rich culture and good values. But one thing which keeps this country calling countless tourists around the world is numbe ...

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