For a long time a bit of a hippy haunt, Koh Samui has developed over the last two decades to attract a more eclectic audience. Pretty much everyone from backpackers to luxury travellers adores this island – which is the third largest in Thailand and you can get an idea of the best reasons to visit […]
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Having young children does not mean you have to forego fun holidays to exciting destinations – there are plenty of options out there that parents and toddlers alike can enjoy. Booking tours that cater specifically to families with little ones can take the stress out of planning your getaway and ensure all the activities you
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You may have thought of going to Istanbul to visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Haghia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Your read the Spice Bazaar is a must-see place and one of Istanbul’s most vibrant attractions. You even pondered to include a Bosphorus Cruise, a boat ride that takes you past Ottoman Palaces, as well as
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Over the last forty years I have visited India countless times. My most recent trip was in the early part of 2012, my last visit before that, however, was nearly five years ago. Even though I had known about the new Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, seeing it with my own two eyes was
If you”re planning a trip to Goa in India, chances are spending a few days lounging on one of its beautiful beaches will be high on your list of things to do – but with so many stretches of sand to choose from, where do you begin? Base yourself in the state capital of Panaji
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From stunning coast line to a generous smattering of tropical islands, Thailand has long been a behemoth contender in the exotic destinations arena. Many a backpacker has plodded their flip flop on a Thai sandy beach, revelling in the best the world can offer in cultural, lively and picturesque travel. It’s brilliant for backpackers from
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If you”re looking for a beautiful, fun and diverse trek, the Annapurna Circuit trek in Nepal is one to consider. The area is well developed for trekkers and has comfortable and friendly guesthouses all along the way, many with electricity, so you can now charge your MP3 or eReader! I was surprised that a few
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The idea for this trip came about rather suddenly when plans for another trip began to fall apart. Now I’m not sure when they’ll reopen the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but if I don’t get a solid travel fix at least once a year, then my mental condition will likely start deteriorating. That this
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Skiing has always been historically linked to Scandinavia, and particularly the country of Norway. Nordic skiing has long been regarded as the earliest type of skiing recognised, and there is lots of historical evidence to back this up. But now this widely held belief is being questioned by the father of Skiing in China, Mr.
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As always, our time in Siem Reap melted away and as our departure date of February 1 crept up, we felt the poignancy of leaving and taking our lasts looks around, we became nostalgic before we even left. We rode more than we walked, either three on Eddie”s motorbike, which certainly got the attention of
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