Safaris used be rather dangerous and - in the case of the animals - deadly propositions. Men with names like George or Nigel would take a steam liner to Africa from one of the colonies, with their pipes, rifles and maps in hand. Sleeping rough in tents, they would spend the night regaling…
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British Airways (our affiliate friends) have become the first UK airline to trial the use of biometric technology for international flights, enabling customers taking part in the trial to travel through the airport ‘smartly’ without having to show their passport. Customers who sign up to take part in the airline’s trial from London Heathrow Terminal…
Canada is a big place: its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over 9.98 million square kilometres, making it the world's second-largest country by total area. At 243,000 km along the shores of 52,455 islands, Canada boasts of the longest…
One of the travel sites that we visit regularly is ViewFromTheWing.com, run by the erudite, clever and funny Gary Leff. If you want to squeeze the best travel deals - especially when it comes to maximizing your credit card spend, you should really subscribe to his blog. But here, if you're a fan of…
The electric interwebs are a wonderful place to be when you're looking for a holiday. That's why you're on our site, we hope! But, there is so much choice and in so many disparate places on the net, that it's sometimes hard to land a good deal. But, here's one that you will…
Being travel writers, and even more avid travelers, we read a lot about the travel business: there's a lot to read! But some sources are too good not to miss. One is ViewFromTheWing.com, written by Gary Leff. One of his main missions is to find the best deals on airline points…
We're big fans of public transport, and efficient, modern ways of getting around the world. Why fire up your car, when you can go from A to B in modern, relaxed comfort? Jets are great, but so are trains and buses. Once you get used to them (and that doesn't take long)…
How to Choose the Right Hiking Gear The proper hiking boots, socks, and poles can help you avoid injury and discomfort, so you can focus on the joys of tackling the trails. Experienced hiker Spencer Yeomans shares his tips. In the pursuit of our goals, it’s our gear that supports us along the way,…
Forget all that business about the best time to buy a flight being Tuesday at 3pm or exactly 44 days out from your flight. None of it’s true. If it was, our Flight Experts would be pretty bored most of the time instead of hard at work sending our members deals. The best time to…
The must-have for city travelers: the city passes from Turbopass Dach
We are a Hamburg company that has been successfully selling City Passes since 2013. The City Pass allows travelers free use of local transport and free access to sights, museums, attractions and tours of the respective city.
We have city passes for the following cities in our…
Before you pack your bags and start your journey, make sure you travel with the planet in mind and do so responsibly. Traveling is a fantastic experience, but wherever you go, you should consider ways of giving back to the people and the places you visit. Our affiliate friends World Nomads offers you the…
Google is adding more tools to make it easier for consumers to understand and choose eco-friendly options when they book travel. Tuesday the company launched train bookings in Google Search, currently only for Germany, Spain, Italy and Japan but with more markets – and bus bookings – coming soon. And Google has added new filters…
Google is rolling out an update to its mobile app that allows people to request the removal of personal information from search results. This update is an expansion of an existing tool designed to make the removal request form easier to access. Google first launched the personal information removal tool in 2020, though you'd have…
Now it’s time to get going! Humans are ready to continue traveling where they left off before the Covid pandemic. It’s almost a pandemic of its own, as people rush to book their place in the sun. So now is the time to get your products lined up. Have a look at our products to…
We only have one planet. Treat it well.
Our travelers are demanding more authentic local experiences and as travel professionals we have the opportunity to make a positive change for the long haul. The Meaningful Map of North America was created by Tourism Cares to connect travelers and travel professionals to social and environmental impact experiences and opportunities throughout the United States and…
Yes: travel and flying in particular does cause carbon emissions. However, tourism also creates one out of every 10 jobs globally. Many of these are in remote corners where communities play a crucial role in protecting delicate ecosystems and ways of life. Others allow those on the margins to gain independence in societies where that…
We all want to save the earth. But, we also want to live our lives and, for many, that means travel. So how do we as humans (and as travel providers) do our part to achieve all of this. Learn more in this overview of recent research from our affiliate friends Expedia, focusing on how…
Few cultures have left such a tangible mark on the world’s biggest cities. While the first Chinatown popped up in Manila in the 1500s, dozens more appeared around the globe in the 19th and 20th centuries. From Bangkok to New York, these often hard-hit ‘hoods have endured over the years, morphing from immigrant enclaves to…
Having worked in Marketing and Sales for many years, we know that you're only as good as your next great idea. And it will be no surprise to our astute readers here that nailing that post or that campaign can send your brand (and your revenue) through the roof. People have more viewing options than…