A Safari in Africa is a dream come true for many travellers. After all, who wouldn’t want to experience the beautiful environment of the African plains while viewing amazing animals in their natural habitat? Add on some interesting cultural and culinary experiences, and you have the recipe for an amazing trip. These tips will help you plan your perfect safari adventure.
Recently, I spent several months living as a foreigner in France. More specifically, in Lyon. As a Brit, I didn’t initially have that great an impression of France. Living there, I found this to be totally wrong. As a student of French, studying at a university while I was out there, I quickly found that, if you make an effort to speak French, the locals will instantly respond better to you, even if you only speak a few words.
Bangkok is a haven for affordable tourism. Whether you are there for mind-blowing shopping or Thai heritage or Bangkok food tour, the city has so much to offer that will keep you hooked.
We're now introducing our new Travel Cost Widget! Over the past decade, we have been gathering travel costs from real travelers and publishing this data on our website. With our new widget, it's now possible for you to display the average travel costs for your favorite locations on your own website.
As part of our continuing series of blog posts where we interview travelers, we asked Daisy Li all about her life and travels. She's visited a number of interesting places, and her energy and desire to visit the world is an inspiration to everyone who meets her.
If you’re getting ready to head to Barcelona, there are various specifics to iron out even if you’ve been to the popular destination in Spain before. One of the things to consider is undoubtedly where you’ll stay. Since many people don’t have the option of making their friends’ guest rooms their temporary homes while away from home, they often stay in hotels. Although a hotel is probably the most commonly available accommodation option, it’s not the only choice.
If you’re visiting Florence for the first time, you’ll most likely already have a few ideas in mind for what to do, such as visit the Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio, or maybe the famous Santa Croce. But how can you possibly squeeze all of this and more into a day trip? Easy, follow along, and we’ll show you how to fit it all in.
As part of our ongoing series of interviews with travelers, we asked Roobens Fils to tell us all about himself, his travel blog, and his recent adventures. We met Roobens at TravelCon in Austin in September, and he came all the way from Paris to meet up with other travelers as well as see some of the best sites in the U.S. He has recently been a full-time traveler, but now resides in his hometown of Paris, France. That must be nice! What led you to start traveling? What motivated you to start exploring new places? I spent six years working in the e-commerce industry. The company I used to work for decided to lay off employees. I didn't feel like looking for another job. Actually, I don't want to have another 9-to-5 job, this is not for me. So, after being laid off, the company gave us a severance package, and I decided to travel the world for a…
Do you love to travel, or have a traveler in your life? Well, our holiday gift guide is here! This year's guide features some very interesting travel-related items that you (or your favorite travel buddy) will definitely want to get ahold of. Whether it's a travel necessity or something to help you find more travel inspiration, we've got you covered. So here it is, our favorite recommended travel gifts for the holiday season.
While many know about Bermuda's famous pink sand beaches, this historic island has a recipe for so much more than just a typical beach vacation. First, throw in some interesting colonial history and architecture, as Bermuda was a British colony dating from the 1600's. Then, mix in some fascinating underwater adventures, from snorkeling and scuba diving to the world-class science and marine life museum. Next, add a dash of delicious dining experiences including world-famous chefs. Finally, blend in a variety of uniquely fashionable clothing styles at amazing shops all across the island. The finished product is what makes Bermuda special. Once you experience this island, you'll never want to leave.