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Ask anyone from outside the USA (and even some within) to tell you what they know about Washington State and a good number will respond with something along the lines of ‘Isn’t that where the President lives?’ The answer of course is a big fat no. In fact, Washington State is around 2,500 miles from […]
Just about anywhere you go in Europe, New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest nights of the year. In towns and cities across the continent, young people come out to party and wave goodbye to the old year and say hello to the new one. If you’re looking to get away over the period, […]
Europe has more budget airlines and cheap flights than any other region in the world. From Ryanair and Vueling to Wizzair and Easyjet, the continent isn’t short on crammed planes, low fares and short, no-frills flights to other cities. In this post we have five quick tips for finding cheap flights in Europe which should […]
Australia remains a popular independent travel destination with no shortage of hostels, bus passes and even work options for backpackers. However there is no getting away from the fact that it is an expensive country to travel around and your money will go a lot further in other parts of the world. One good option […]
Travellers in Southeast Asia often leave with fond memories of Northern Vietnam, a region which retains so much of its cultural heritage and still feels like a step into the unknown in comparison to the more commercialised travel hotspots further south and in neighbouring Thailand and Cambodia. Read on for our top five backpacking destinations […]
Through a combination of its geographical location, wealth and the rise of some of the world’s biggest and best airlines, the Gulf countries have become a major hub for global air traffic. The region is a very useful connecting piece for budget travellers looking to save money on inter-continental flights by taking indirect rather than […]
This article looks at some of the best June destinations around the world. Three of these come from Europe, which is well worth a visit at this time of year with long days, warmer weather at last but significantly it is still before the start of the busy summer holiday season when crowds and prices […]
As we head towards the end of the second decade of the 21st century, there are more people living on this planet than ever before and across the world the number of international trips people are taking continues to rise. As popular cities and resorts become clogged with tourists, the thirst for new destinations is […]
When it comes to naming old European cities, two historic capitals generally spring to mind. If your education on European history comes from primary school lessons or indeed many a travel guidebook, you’d be forgiven for thinking there wasn’t much civilisation of note on the European continent before the great ages of Ancient Greece and […]
Kosovo may not find its way onto many a travel bucket-list but Europe’s newest nation is not without its charms and ten years on from its declaration of independence, a few more travellers are passing by this mostly overlooked corner of the Balkans. Its continued status as a disputed territory and war-torn reputation puts many […]
