Voluntourism: It’s rewarding and popular right now »
Voluntourism – bite-sized vacations volunteering for a charitable cause – is now a booming business. Worth up to $2.6 billion dollars world wide, volunteering is more commericalised than ever and has lead many to questions the ethics – do the people on the receiving end of the “volunteering” get as much out of it as [...]
House swapping: Reasons to give it a go »
You have probably heard of house swapping but wonder if it is really going to work for you. Here are four reasons why you should give it a second thought. 1. Low cost holidays The first reason people get into house swapping is to save on travel costs. No money is exchanged; you stay in [...]
Top Five Dive Sites in Indonesia: you can have it all »
Think of anything you would want out of a diving holiday and you’ll find it in Indonesia: exciting sea life from the bizarre to the whopping huge, perfect coral, and a bit of an adventure. In no particular order, here is the Top Five dive sites in Indonesia for all budgets. 1. “SS Liberty” Wreck [...]
Balloon rides over Melbourne »
Melbourne is one of the few cities in the world that caters balloon rides for its tourists. A balloon ride can be a creative way for you and a loved one to celebrate a special event. The ride is also a perfect gift to any occasion. But above all that, the balloon ride is a [...]
Best cities in Australia for romance »
Although Valentine’s day passed too long ago, it’s not yet too late for you to treat your partner on a romantic get-away. Here in the Land down Under are some of the perfect places where you and your partner can bask in the glory of your love. • Melbourne- It remains a mystery why Melbourne [...]
Singapore Stopover »
What are the things you could do if you have a day or less of time to spare in Singapore? When you have the chance to stop over at Singapore, taking a quick tour to the place is something you shouldn’t miss. Surely, you won’t regret the little time you have to experience The Lion [...]
Hua Hin, Thailand »
240 km south of Bangkok is Thailand’s famous beach, Hua Hin. You don’t need to schedule a flight from Bangkok to Hua Hin since it just takes a few hours to get there by express bus or taxi. A nice sea breeze welcomes you upon your arrival at the place. All year round, the place [...]
Flying Tiger Airways within Australia: How to play by their rules »
Tiger Airways offers great deals for travel within Australia. However, chances are you have had friends complain bitterly about the hassle and hidden costs experienced when flying with them. To avoid problems you have to play by Tiger’s rules. Here are some top tips on how to do that. 1. If you have no luggage [...]
Sights To See In Hong Kong »
Hong Kong is one of Asia’s most exciting and most visited tourist destinations. The city has three regions: Kowloon, New Territories and Hong Kong Island each with a range of unique attractions and all of which showcase the shopping for which the city is legendary.
Four unique train journeys »
If you are the type that feels the journey is the best part of the adventure then you are probably already sold on train travel. Here are some train journeys in surprising destinations that you may not have thought of. Turkey We come from a big country, but for some reason Turkey feels even bigger [...]
