Travel Reviews & Articles
Exploring the Canary Islands: a sketch of Fuerteventura and Lanzarote
The Canary Islands are officially a territory of Spain, but while the locals certainly speak Spanish, the Canaries are in fact much closer to North Africa than they are to the Iberian Peninsula. This geographical location means that Canary Islands like Lanzarote and Fuerteventura can be comfortably explored all year round, as the… Read more
Backpacking in the Canary Islands: an introduction to Tenerife
Europe is a diverse continent in terms of language and culture, and also terrain. While the Mediterranean is the default choice for sunny summer holidays for many northern Europeans, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, such as Tenerife and Gran Canaria, offer both year-long sunshine, and natural conditions which provide… Read more
7 Destination Hotels in Australia for Women
Australia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and home to some of the world's most amazing hotels. Aside from the famous landmarks in the country, seeing the inside of an Australian hotel is an experience in itself. When it comes to luxury and gorgeous views, the hotels in Australia can't be beat.
To make your vacation… Read more
Motorhomes : See Australia Your Way
If you are one of those people out there who enjoy traveling then think of what a motor home can do for you in the way of adventure. Motor homes come in all different styles and sizes from a small campervan to the larger motor home. If one has never used a motor home then it is recommended to start out with a campervan hire and get used to… Read more
Getting The Right Travel Insurance For Adventure Breaks
Just planning an adventure holiday can get the heartbeat racing. The thought of white-water rafting through some fast flowing rapids or parachuting to earth from 10,000 ft is enough to really get the adrenalin flowing.
But while activities like these are guaranteed to bring you excitement and exhilaration, you still need to use a bit… Read more
The World's Top 10 Backpacking Destinations
Backpacking is one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have; full of adventure, awarding you with a sense of freedom and giving you the chance to redefine your very being.
Whether you want to stay off the typical beaten track and really experience the culture of a country, or fancy sticking to more typical tourist routes, there… Read more
Top Adventure Trips in Spain
Spain is a large country with a varied
landscape. There are some beautiful Mediterranean coastlines, vast
open plains and stunning mountain ranges that offer fantastic
opportunities for outdoor activities. Spain has quietly become one of
Europe's premiere destinations for hiking, mountaineering, skiing
and water sports and… Read more
Egypt - Memories Carved in Stone
Egypt - Memories Carved in Stone
Totally enchanting while providing the traveller with so much history, culture and diversity.
Quite often the journey is as interesting as the destination and I'd have to say that travelling in Egypt is no exception. Keep an open mind, be prepared to negotiate and most of all, pack a… Read more
How To Find Cheap Flights
How many hours can you afford to lose trawling the internet looking for that cheap flight, or even pounding the pavement from one travel agency to the next!! I know plenty of people who have spent hours googling "cheap flights" on the internet (me being one of them) and at the end of it all, have generally come away just as confused… Read more
Best Day Spas in Melbourne
In order to fuel that fiery intrepid spirit, sometimes a girl needs to pamper herself. Melbourne is a city with easy access to both pursuits: adventurous recreation and sweet indulgence. What good, after all, is a Great Ocean Road Walk or snowy Alpine National Park trek without a proper post-excursion massage in your Melbourne hotel? Sure,… Read more
Alaskan Adventure - Discovering Life in Destination Valdez
I visited Valdez in 2009 while on an adventure trip with my good friend Sue. We had just completed a five day Glacier trek and now we are about to embark on a 4 day camping and kayaking trip through the Prince William Sound. Now don't get the wrong idea, I will tell you straight up, Sue and I are not young fit adventurous people!… Read more
An Adventure of a Different Kind in Bali
After visiting Bali 19 years ago, thinking that I would possibly never return, I decided to go back and explore a different side and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. I stayed at a wonderful little retreat set amongst the villages up in the mountains near Ubud and used this as a base to explore some of the natural wonders of Bali.… Read more
HBF Travel Insurance
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