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5 Countries With Active Volcanoes You Can Visit

Posted by on 8:30 pm in Adventure Travel, Blog, Costa Rica, Eco Tourism, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Philippines | 37 comments

5 Countries With Active Volcanoes You Can Visit

Getting to see a volcano up close is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. Whether they’re dormant or active, standing on the crater fills you with wonder (and sometimes dread) as you gaze into the maw of these colossi.

For the purposes of this article, we’ve chosen five different countries with live volcanoes. Though some of these have more than one volcano currently active, so keep an eye out for that, too.

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5 Things Business Travelers Want in Their Hotel Room

Posted by on 12:51 pm in Accommodation, Blog | 28 comments

5 Things Business Travelers Want in Their Hotel Room

Corporate travel has become a lucrative market, and more and more hotels are beginning to cater to the specific needs to business travelers to meet a growing demand; the industry in the U.S. is expected to reach $302.7 billion by the end of the year.

Even Airbnb has begun directing their attention toward business travelers, launching a Business Travel program which enjoyed a 700 percent growth in it’s first year.

So whether you’re a hotel looking to attract the corporate market, or a first time business traveler who wants to know what to look for in a hotel, the following are 5 things business travelers want in their hotel room.

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How to Keep Insects Away When You’re Traveling in Tropical Countries

Posted by on 2:23 pm in Blog, Healthy Travel, Travel Tips, Writers | 37 comments

How to Keep Insects Away When You’re Traveling in Tropical Countries

Tropical countries are appealing and magnificent, but they are also home to a bunch of eerie crawlies whose bites can cause big problems for travelers.

To make sure you return safe and in good health, here are a few basic tips on how to keep insects away.

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How to Experience Sydney Like a Local with toodooloo

Posted by on 4:59 pm in Australia, Blog, Travel Tips | 46 comments

How to Experience Sydney Like a Local with toodooloo

Sydney has to rank as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s a thriving cosmopolitan city with a breathtaking harbor, superb nature, world-class food and a buzzing nightlife. Culturally vibrant with a rich history, there is just so much to see and do!

We all know the main landmarks, the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, etc…but as a visitor how do you experience the real, local side of Sydney?

If you’re lucky, you’ll have a local friend to take you around. However, for the majority of visitors to Sydney that aren’t so lucky and still want to experience the city with a local, there is a new ridshare service just launched in Sydney that’s making waves called toodooloo.

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Tips for Riding a Motorcycle on Indian Roads

Posted by on 10:01 pm in Blog, India, Road Trips, Travel Tips | 61 comments

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle on Indian Roads

India is a diverse country full of incredible history, culture, and nature, and one of the most popular ways to explore is by road trip or bus tour.

But I’ve never felt that flashes of a destination through a window is enough to fully experience its true beauty. I believe that “what we see through the windows is nothing but moving pictures which is kind a like watching TV”. After-all, should we not aim to feel and sense our own presence in the scene, as opposed to just watching it?

For this reason I became a fan of motorcycle travel. And where India is concerned, it’s very easy for tourists to buy or rent. But riding a motorcycle on Indian roads is a whole lot different than riding in the west. So, here are my few tips and tricks to easily ride your motorcycle on Indian Roads.

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7 Reasons To Visit Niagara Falls

Posted by on 4:05 pm in Blog, Canada, United States | 28 comments

7 Reasons To Visit Niagara Falls

When it comes to the natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls continues to intrigue. Created as water flowed into the Niagara River from the North American Great Lakes 12,000 years ago, these three spectacular waterfalls form the hub of a sightseeing and recreational area with enough outdoor and indoor activities to make a great weekend getaway or extended vacation.

As for what to do once you’re there, you can fill your days and nights nonstop or you can kick back and relax. Niagara Falls has something for everyone. Here are seven of them:

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Say What? Travelling in Places Where You Don’t Speak the Language

Posted by on 6:17 pm in Blog, Travel Tips | 24 comments

Say What? Travelling in Places Where You Don’t Speak the Language

Current estimates are that there are over 6,500 different spoken languages of the world. And while English is one of the three most-spoken languages – behind Chinese and Spanish – only 27.5% of countries have English as an official language.

So for travelers looking to discover some of the world’s most thrilling sites, it’s a given that you’ll eventually venture into a part of the planet where you won’t understand a word. This can be daunting, but there are plenty of ways to prepare to make sure that your trip runs as smoothly as possible.

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5 Travel Accessories You Need To Be Prepared For Anything

Posted by on 3:52 pm in Blog, Equipment Reviews, Travel Tips | 24 comments

5 Travel Accessories You Need To Be Prepared For Anything

You can pretty much guarantee that every adventure will come with it’s bumps in the road, but with careful planning and a few handy travel accessories you can be prepared for anything.

We’ve all been there – you’re having the holiday of a lifetime ticking item after item off your bucket list and then something you hadn’t planned for happens. With travel it’s the nature of the beast, and it wouldn’t really be an adventure if everything was easy.

When you’re heading out into the wild it’s important to plan for 4 crucial things; shelter, water, food and safety. Whether you plan to be gone a weekend or a week, you won’t last long without a place to sleep away from the weather and creepy crawlies, safe drinking water, some food to refuel, and some safety equipment to treat bites, scrapes and bruises.

With these four crucial elements in mind, here are 5 essential travel accessories so that you can stay safe and enjoy your travels.

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5 Reasons to Visit the Whitsundays

Posted by on 3:27 pm in Adventure Travel, Australia, Blog, Writers | 30 comments

5 Reasons to Visit the Whitsundays

Made up of 74 island wonders in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays are the most beautiful part of Queensland’s tropical coast. Four of the islands have resorts but most are uninhabited, characterized by dense rainforest, hiking trails, and secluded white sand beaches which offer back-to-nature beach camping for the adventurous.

There are plenty of reasons to visit the Whitsundays, though this is one of those destinations where you don’t really need one; a true paradise, and the ultimate in adventure and relaxation, with great cocktails and incredible local seafood!

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The Best Hipster Gin Bars in London

Posted by on 1:22 pm in Blog, Food, UK | 24 comments

The Best Hipster Gin Bars in London

When it comes to London’s bar scene, gin is definitely in, and there are an excellent range of specialist drinking dens to choose from. This is our list of the best.

Legal drinking age in the UK is 18. Remember to never drink and drive – we have included recommendations of hotels within walking distance of each bar.

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