Category Archives: Travel Advice

The Most Common Snowboarding Injuries (And How To Avoid Them)

Snowboarding is often seen as skiing’s younger, cooler and more daring counterpart. It began in the 1960s, when engineer Sherman Poppen fastened two skis together to help his daughter learn to ski, and was soon taken up and developed by … Continue reading

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What’s The Cost Of Your 2017 Bucket-List?

Happy New Year! We are looking forward to a great year of adventures ahead – hopefully ticking off at least one bucket-list activity! We’ve all got one, full of daring adventures and unseen destinations – but do you have any … Continue reading

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Ski Tracks App Review – Travel App of the Month December 2016

If you are the competitive sort, then you might like to raise your game next time you hit the slopes with a real-time performance app. What is the Ski Tracks app? Ski Tracks has been specifically designed for thrill seekers … Continue reading

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The Most Magical and Wonderfully Weird Places On The Planet

As a follow up to The World’s Most Amazing Creatures and Where to Find Them, we’ve sourced some awesome bucket-list activities for each destination. Now you can plan a trip magical enough for master Potter himself! Visiting the Canadian Arctic … Continue reading

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The World’s Most Amazing Creatures and Where to Find Them

With the brand new Harry Potter film hitting the screens, we thought we’d share this awesome infographic about weird and wonderful creatures that really do exist. If you’d like to check them out yourself on an adventure, we have also … Continue reading

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6hourly App Review – Travel App of the Month November 2016

Microstays are all the rage, but how on earth is a weary traveller meant to find a place to rest for a few hours, or simply somewhere to just freshen up? Ah….. with 6hourly! At the moment, the 6hourly app … Continue reading

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Travel Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make!

You can ruin a beautiful holiday fast by making some seriously rookie mistakes. Find out what NOT to do next time you go away. Overpacking – It makes your bag heavy and difficult to carry around, it may put you over … Continue reading

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How To Sleep Well In An Airport

A delayed flight, a layover, or an unsociably early landing are all valid reasons for needing some shut-eye at an airport – but it’s not as easy as it sounds to get a rest while waiting. Here’s what you need … Continue reading

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Visiting Thailand? Dos and Don’ts Following King’s Death

The death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on October 13 has plunged Thailand into a state of mourning not seen for many decades. Although this event has affected Thais deeply, they remain welcoming to holidaymakers keen to enjoy the country’s castor … Continue reading

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HolidayPirates Review – Travel App Of The Month October 2016

HolidayPirates has celebrated major success at The British Travel Awards – great credentials indeed, but what does that mean for those of us who are interested in the HolidayPirate travel app? Let’s splice the mainbrace and find out…   What … Continue reading

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