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How to spend 24 hours in Helsinki, the Capital of Finland
If you’re planning to visit Helsinki on a tour through Finland soon, you’re in for one heck of an adventure. The Nordic and Scandinavian countries are always good for a complete cultural mind-boggle. Plus, Finland is known as the country of the dancing lights, so you just know it’s going to be good! As the…
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Cinque Terre – Italy’s charming seaside escape
Situated along an isolated corner of Italy’s northern coast, Cinque Terre (pronounced: CHINK-weh TAY-reh) is a beautiful oceanside destination that consists of five picturesque villages, linked by a network of stunning coastal- and mountain trails and rural railways. Travellers who join us on tour to Italy are always thrilled to enjoy a day of exploration…
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How to spend 48 Hours in Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city. It’s known as Joburg or Jozi by locals and is a local and international travel hub. Many travellers will stop off in Johannesburg for a short wait during their trip to South Africa. It’s also usually the endpoint for most travellers, so a quick sightseeing expedition before going home is a…
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Israel Travel Guide: What you need to know before you go
With incredible historic and contemporary significance for several religions, Israel is known as the greatest Holy Land in the world. Explore the ancient meccas, archaeological gems and incredible Mediterranean nature. It’s surprisingly easy to travel in Israel, thanks to its modern infrastructure and advanced technology, as well as friendly locals. Find out why and how…
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The top 10 Travel-themed April Fool’s Day pranks
April Fool’s Day is a day filled with laughter and jokes. Over the years we have seen some excellent pranks courtesy of some of the world’s biggest travel companies. This year, we decided to share the laughter by putting together a list of 10 of the best travel-related April Fool’s Day pranks from around the…
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Behind the Bucket List episode 4: Conquering Rome in a golf cart
Rome is a bucket-list destination like no other! Italy’s capital was once the centre of the Roman Empire and has a history stretching back 2,000 years. You could spend a lifetime exploring the many historic and cultural sites across the city! Today, Rome is a place overflowing with ancient antiquities and a modern heartbeat. Come…
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Europe’s top national parks to visit
Spring is one of the best times to visit Europe. The chill of winter begins to melt away and cities and countrysides burst into bloom. Spring is a wonderful time to slow down, step outside and enjoy the beauty of nature. Stunning natural scenery can definitely be found in abundance in Europe – especially in…
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Why travel is the gift on everyone’s wish list
Christmas, Valentine’s day and birthdays are the cause of great happiness and great stress… If you’re the one giving the gift you’re always worried about how it will be received, will it be what they wanted and will it make them happy? In short, how do you give the perfect gift that ticks all the…
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Traveling to Turkey: Shoulder season is the time to go
We’re mad about the magic of shoulder season. What is shoulder season? It’s that magical time between the peak (busiest) and low (quietest) time of the year for tourism. It’s synonymous with quieter, more affordable and less, well, touristy. What’s not to love? Turkey in particular really brings it in spring and autumn. Here are…
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How will Brexit affect your travel plans?
‘Brexit’ is the buzzword that refers to Britain’s exit from the European Union. After a 2016 referendum, the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (the political and economic union of 28 countries in Europe). Four years later, the UK officially left the EU on 31 January 2020. However, to allow…