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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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Let Your Stomach Decide

If you are looking for a deliciously different holiday destination, then you are probably thinking with your stomach. If the world is your oyster (or other favourite shellfish) then here are a few ideas to get your juices flowing… Japan – the home of all things raw and beautifully presented, Japan constitutes an incredible cultural experience for westerners, especially when you venture off the beaten track. ...

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5 Useful Mobile Apps if You Travel for Business

[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="319"] From graphicleftovers.com[/caption] Time is gold. With this in mind, long hours of travelling with nothing else do to and all the files are left on your desk is a complete drag and hassle. Of course, it would also be a total inconvenience to bring all the documents and pack every task you need to do. Why not leave your stuff behind and travel with your smartphon ...

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An interview with Muskoka Foundation

Today we are bringing to your attention Muskoka Foundation, a relatively new friend of OTB! Learn about this amazing foundation and get involved! What is Muskoka Foundation and how did the idea of starting a not-for-profit organization begin? We (Jay, Alice, and our kids) were living in Singapore, and we were surrounded by many developing countries whose citizens could use our professional skills to improve ...

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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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Five things you should not pack in your checked in luggage when flying

More and more people are now taking printers with them when flying away to foreign locations. The advent of the portable printer has made it an indispensable gadget for business and pleasure travellers. We've had a handful of people come into the shop here at www.cartridgeexpress.net and ask for advice for when travelling with cartridges, the problem is that printer cartridges should never be carried in che ...

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Five Apps That Are Useful For Backpackers

[caption id="attachment_7966" align="aligncenter" width="300"] photo credit: gps.motionx.com[/caption] Most of us who take to the backcountry aim to get away from the flash and buzz of our increasingly, sometimes overbearingly technological world. Nonetheless, a good piece of technology--whether it's a hunting knife or a fancy GPS--can be incredibly valuable in the pack, and may even spell the difference be ...

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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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