Category Archive For "Travel"
The infectious diseases to be mindful of when global travel resumes
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global travel on an unimaginable scale – top airlines have grounded their planes, once busy airports have become ghost towns, and the most visitor-friendly countries have kept their borders firmly shut. It has left many of us longing to return to the skies again, as well as shifted our attention …
What will travel be like in the future?
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in closures of borders and travel restrictions on an unprecedented scale. Given the way things currently stand, it’s hard to envision a time when global movement goes back to the same pre-pandemic levels. But whatever happens, the expert voices are clear – there will be fundamental changes in the way …
Best countries to retire in 2020 – the complete list
Did you know that 10,000 Americans retire each day? Whether you are just turning 50 or are reaching your long-awaited retirement age in a couple of months, retirement is something that everyone has to prepare for. Where you want to spend your golden years is one of the most important questions when planning for retirement. …
Will the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) be valid after Brexit?
Until now, the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card has provided the right to free or partially free emergency healthcare for its holders while staying in other EU countries. With Brexit around the corner, many UK and EU citizens are confused as to whether the EHIC card will still be valid after March 29th. In …
A Beginners Guide to Hiking: Lessons Learnt by a First Time Trekker Traversing the Himalayas
Expertise in anything is gained slowly; eked out from years of practice and experience before one achieves eventual mastery of a chosen discipline. Dedication to the perfection of a craft affords one a degree of authority, the ability to bestow knowledge on others based on lessons learned over the years. The information contained here does …
How to Travel on a Budget in Paris, New York and London
Paris is a fun place to spend money. But it’s no less interesting on a budget. It might be exciting to shop your face off on the Champs-Elysées, but you’ll have a much more interesting time cruising up and down the car-free, cobblestone streets of le Marais. Of course, the same can be said of …
How to Have a Budget Holiday in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Here’s the thing about resort towns in Mexico: it is very easy to spend money unnecessarily. In Playa del Carmen, stores like Victoria’s Secret and Forever 21 decorate the main street. From a Rolex to a year’s supply of Viagra, everything is available for the eager buyer. What’s not immediately obvious is that almost everything …
6 of the Best Spring Destinations
Whether you’re interested in sport, music, nature or cultural activities, we’ve scoured the world for the best places to visit during the spring months and compiled a program of some of the greatest events and festivals to explore. Click through for six compelling reasons to book yourself a trip, enjoy everything that the season has …
Luang Prabang on a Backpacker’s Budget
Arrive in Luang Prabang and you’ll be awed by the whimsical temples, the serene city streets – and all the well-heeled tourists. Luang Prabang retains its sleepy Laotian charm and breathtaking natural scenery, but in recent years this UNESCO Heritage city has primarily gained popularity with the sort of traveler who arrives by plane, wheels …
The Top 6 Vacations for Warming Up Over Winter
With winter having well and truly clasped its icy tendrils around us, it can get harder and harder to get out of bed in the mornings. For some of us, winter is the perfect excuse to dust off the snowboard and hit the slopes; for others it’s time to hibernate. If your idea of a …
