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Medical Tourism: What You Need to Know Before You Go
For the most part, travellers are trying to stay out of a hospital whilst they’re on holidays. But across the world there is an emerging class of voyagers crossing international borders with the sole purpose of obtaining affordable medical services which can range from dental work to liposuction. The proliferation of affordable air travel, skyrocketing …
Tread Lightly: How to Minimize Your Impact and Travel Responsibly
With the prices of airfare as cheap as ever, there’s never been a better time to escape the rushing monotony of ‘real life’ and jet off to a tropical island paradise, climb a mountain, go on safari or explore the ruins of an ancient civilization. Every corner of the globe is so accessible that we’re …
How to Do Europe in Two Weeks or Less
The fact is you can’t do Europe in two weeks. You can only be in Europe for two weeks, which, though it may not carry as much weight on a bucket list, is as good a way as any to spend a vacation. And besides, vacations are for enjoying, not for checking things off lists. …
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 …
The Pros and Cons of a Chinese Medical Examination: A Light-Hearted Journey into Cultural Differences
“A smile will gain you ten more years of life.” – Chinese Proverb China’s flirtation with an experimental blend of communist-come-capitalist society is one of the most discussed topics of the 21st century . The cultural differences between Chinese and Western society are an increasingly discussed theme in today’s academic and media landscapes and . With …
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 …
Packing Essentials for Your ‘Round the World Trip
A summer of backpacking across Eastern and Western Europe. Six months hopping from beaches to mountains to jungles in the heart of Southeast Asia. An entire year, or more, of seeing every country you can, until the budget runs out. Extended travel means different things to different people, but there is one constant – the …
The Hobbit on a trip: A guide to adventure travel
Bilbo Baggins was leading a simple and agreeable life, enjoying books and mead and humble pleasures – until an adventure was thrust upon him. Like most adventure travelers, Bilbo came to enjoy himself despite the barrage of beastly creatures and uncomfortable bedding arrangements. And so with Mr. Baggins (and his new film “The Desolation of …
Essential Steps to Planning Your First Round the World Trip
Close your eyes for a minute and imagine this: It’s 8 a.m. You roll to the edge of the bed and flick your eyes open. The sun is coming in full strength through the window, only it’s not your bedroom window, just a hole in the wall really, with shutters flung open and warm breeze …
