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Top Travel Tips: Items You Might Forget To Pack

David Babinec — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:06:20 +0000

Packing to go on holiday, whilst exciting, can be a stressful affair. With the stringent weight restriction that airlines now enforce, penalising travellers heavily for going a mere ounce over the allowance, it is more imperative than ever that we pack the right items. Having said this, there will always be items we forget as…

Where to Ski In 2013?

David Babinec — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:57:35 +0000

Anyone who has been skiing will agree that there’s nothing in the world quite like it. Clear blue skies, jagged mountains and pristine snow, all make for a breath-taking backdrop and the adrenaline you get from hurtling down a mountain-side is truly addictive. If you’re thinking about booking a skiing holiday, here are some of the best destinations…

A carload of memories from Down Under

David Babinec — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:33:28 +0000

Photography source There’s no denying that Australia’s far away – not exactly the next stop after the corner shop! An easy 15-hour flight from Los Angeles, it can feel like a voyage into the Great Unknown after a day or two on an airplane, especially if you stop over in Bangkok, Mauritius or the…

Best bars and restaurants in Belfast

David Babinec — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:24:07 +0000

Fast becoming one of the hottest places to open a restaurant or a bar, Belfast is the ideal location for a gastronomical odyssey followed by the inevitable after-dinner tipple. Travelodge’s Belfast hotel has central accommodation covered, so it’s just up to you to pick a restaurant/bar from this guide! Photography source The Bar and Grill…

Discovering the Golden Gate bridge: our favourite ways

David Babinec — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:23:40 +0000

Photography source It’s usually hard to attribute enough importance to the bridges we cross in our daily life. Most of the time, it’s all about the utilitarian value of going from A to B. Bridge or simple road, it makes little difference to the driver. Yet bridges have meant much more over the centuries,…

Make the Most of the Mild Spring Weather in Turkey

David Babinec — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:17:57 +0000

This winter weather seems to be dragging on forever. Grab a cheap flights to Dalaman in Turkey to steal yourself some vitamin D with a spring break in the sun. With temperatures averaging around 10 degrees warmer than at home, the sprawling Turquoise Coast of could be just what you need. Photography source Running along the south…

Top Spots on the What’s Hot List

David Babinec — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:00:59 +0000

Looking for a holiday resort that can give you plenty of sun, a beautiful beach, bundles of history and a good spot of nightlife can throw up a pretty interesting list. You’ll find that holidays in Turkey 2013 would make the grade, due to its fascinating culture, stunning scenery and fabulous holiday vibe. Turkey is an amazing place with…

Hobbiton in New Zealand: Lovely Place of Hobbit Houses

David Babinec — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:10:00 +0000

Discover the real Middle-earth on the most picturesque private farmland near Matamata in the North Island of New Zealand, where you can visit the Hobbiton Movie Set from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy in a fascinating two-hour guided tour.The set has been completely rebuilt and will remain as it was seen in The…

UK Hen Weekend Destinations: Newcastle

David Babinec — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:25:58 +0000

Photography source With Christmas and New Year done and dusted, there have been a ton of romantic proposals in the air. If your best friend is one of the lucky lasses who is now looking forward to a white wedding this summer, your role as Maid of Honour means that planning the hen of her dreams is…

Out-of-the way gems to see in Greece

David Babinec — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:40:58 +0000

With over 3,000 islands in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, Greece is a country that offers potential for tourism like few others. Bathed in sunshine most of the year, the country’s ancient history has for centuries lured visitors fascinated by Zeus, Achilles, Athena and Hercules. The capital, Athens, is the centre of this culture, dominated…