UK Travel: Adventure in Keswick & The Northern Lakes England’s Lakes District is a landscape of breathtaking beauty, and as with any region of natural wonder and awe, the best way to truly experience it is to get outdoors and explore. The landscape is made up of majestic fells, forests and lakes, tranquil valleys and high dramatic passes, and there are...

5 Things to Seek Out in a Miami Hotel Miami is a hotspot (no pun intended) when people consider going on vacation. The warm beaches, cerulean seas, and the nearby theme parks are enough to make anyone pack their things and head over. When you go, however, you always need a place to stay. And unless you have some relatives with a decent-sized house, then you’ll...

Making the Most of Your Mobile When Travelling

Making the Most of Your Mobile When Travelling When you’re going on holiday there are several websites and mobile apps which can keep you entertained on a long journey as well as giving you helpful information and assistance. Both backpackers and holidaymakers alike will benefit from taking a smartphone or tablet with them thanks to some of these great apps. Apps...

Making the Best Use of your Smartphone During a Camping Trip

Making the Best Use of your Smartphone During a Camping Trip The idea of camping conjures images of peaceful, serene, and undisturbed nature—usually, time spent away with friends and family. However, even if you’re going on a camping trip to get away from it all, chances are that you don’t plan to leave your cell phone at home. Ever-evolving technology...

Easy Ways You Can Travel and Give Back

Easy Ways You Can Travel and Give Back Are you someone who likes to give back to the world as much as possible, whether that be through donating goods such as a boat, a car, money, groceries, or even your time? If so, consider taking your annual holidays in a way that also helps the world. While you might initially think of trips as the time for your own relaxation...

5 Exciting European Weekend Escapes for this Fall

5 Exciting European Weekend Escapes for this Fall If you’re entertaining the thought of a less than ordinary autumn weekend, you’re not the only one. Whether you’ve recently returned from your holidays or it’s just been too long, a weekend getaway is a marvelous opportunity for top-notch entertainment and exactly what you need to keep going. Here’s a list of weekend...

7 Things You Must Do When Visiting Dubai

7 Things You Must Do When Visiting Dubai So, your flights to Dubai are all booked and you’re all excited for your much-needed vacation. To help you make the most of your time there, why not check out our list of 7 things you must see and do whilst you’re there. Stick a few of these on your to-do list and we guarantee that you’ll have the holiday of a lifetime!...

Top Tips to Help You Steer Clear of Travel Scams There are so many great reasons to travel, like learning about new cultures and languages; seeing amazing sites; meeting new people; taking a break from everyday life; and more. However, while there are plenty of benefits to getting away, there are also lots of travel scams around these days that you need to know how...

Different But the Same: The Most Popular Tourist Attractions Regardless of Destination The top 5 things to do in London v New York may differ in name, though when it comes to tourist trends, the types of attractions travelers tend to visit always stay the same. The following are 5 of the most popular tourist attractions regardless of destination – places every...

Hipmunk City Love: What to Pack for a Trip to New Orleans New Orleans draws travelers from all over the world, and instantly captures the hearts of many. Wearing its history openly on its sleeve, the city is a melting pot of culture, with historic hotels, colorful facades, a lively street culture, and every style of music which has shaped the beat of global pop...

Hipmunk CIty Love: What to Pack for a Trip to St. Augustine With a winning combination of stunning white sand beaches and historic, colonial charm, it’s no wonder that St. Augustine is one of Florida’s most visited cities. International travelers and locals alike flock here–America’s oldest town–for an idea of life in the 18thcentury, as well...

Top 5 Historical Sights Near Sharm El Sheikh This world famous Christian Monastery is said to be one of the oldest of its kind in the world. It’s nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai, the famed spot where it’s believed Moses received the Ten Commandments. This ancient building dates back to biblical times and is home to the Chapel of the Burning Bush. Here you’ll find...

Destination Ecuador: Transportation Tips for Travelers Ecuador is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in South America, and that is no surprise. With beautiful beaches, snow-capped mountains, lush rainforests, and historic cities, it is the destination that has it all. But how should you get around when you arrive in the country? Here are some of the...

Travel Photography Essentials

Photography Essentials in the Modern Day Digital photography has exploded in popularity in the last decade, and traditional film prints are now almost obsolete. Sharing your travel photos today is a simple click away thanks to how far photography technology has come, and gone are the days where you almost needed an advanced science degree to be able to capture...

Moving Abroad: Three Important Questions to Think About For many of us, moving abroad is a long-held dream. As we sit and stare out of our office windows, watching the rain fall endlessly from grey, cloud-covered skies, we look out and imagine being anywhere but here. For some of us, this is more than a fantasy. We know that we want to move abroad, that we can leave...

10 Strangest Buildings in the World You Have to Visit   This isn’t any ordinary travel list, but then again, you’re not an ordinary traveler. For the unorthodox globe-trotter, no bucket list is complete without some of the strangest buildings the world has to offer. From Brazilian museums to amazing Las Vegas hotels, these architectural works are definitely not...

Day Tripping Quebec: Must-See Scenic Drives In any road trip, the journey is as memorable as the destination. And when you embark on one with your family, even a quick one-day road trip, you get to foster togetherness, as well as gain a newfound appreciation for the country you live in. In Alberta alone, there are already five UNESCO World Heritage Sites to satisfy...

Tips for Gambling in a Casino Abroad Casino tourism is becoming a popular new trend, and as more and more resorts begin to pop up all over the world, travelers are drawn like a moth to a flame to gamble in some of the most exotic locations in the world. For instance Australia recently reported that their 3 most popular tourist attractions were not the Sydney Harbor...

From Nice to Naughty: When Good Travelers Go Bad By: Hipmunk Staff Being in a foreign environment tends to provide travelers with a feeling of anonymity. It’s regarded as a space governed by different social rules, and while abroad people often engage in behavior that they would normally not allow. But we wanted to know just how naughty they would actually get—or at...

Leaf Peeping, Pumpkins and Corn Mazes: Colorado Foliage Drives for Families Autumn is just around the corner and, if you’re like most people, this is a time for celebration – especially if you plan on visiting Colorado. The leaves are bursting with color and the air is crisp and clean. From corn mazes to pumpkin festivals, here’s what you need to know about...

Tips for Organizing an International Stag Do Normally the pressure around putting together international plans for a wedding is up to the bride and groom when planning for their honeymoon, however if you’re looking to throw your mate an unforgettable, that pressure will often fall to the best man too. The following are tips for organizing an international stag...

Reminders of Nazi Germany in Berlin Berlin, the capital of Germany, holds a unique and sad chapter in the world history books. While the modern city is home to a plethora of cultural and educational institutions, Berlin during World War II was a significantly different place. When Hitler and the Nazi Party came to power in 1933, the republic that had been known for...

The Best Scenic Runs for Tourists in New York City Heading to the Big Apple? Sure, there are the must-see for any tourist, from The Empire State Building and The Statue of Liberty to the Museum of Modern Art and Central Park. But perhaps there are some even cooler things to see not only by foot, but by stride. Whether training for a marathon (marathon season is...

Hipmunk City Love: 4 Ways to Spoil Your Vacation in Cancun One of Central America’s most popular beach destinations, Cancun draws travelers from all over the globe with its energetic nightlife, popular restaurant scene, and close proximity to ancient Mayan ruins. With the perfect balance between natural and historic attractions which astound, and accessibility to...

Why I’m Comfortable With Traveling Solo as a Female I traveled solo from 2007 until 2010 when I met my now husband Mike – we now travel together as a couple. As a generally outgoing and confident person already, the decision for me was a fairly easy one to make when it came to traveling solo. I’ve always been of the mindset that I’m not going to rely on other...