It's always a thrill when we hear that a new buried or hidden city or artifact has been found. With our modern technologies, these kinds of finds are occurring more and more regularly. Lucky us! Once such place is Midyat. Midyat is a town in the Mardin Province of Turkey. The…
Mexico is nothing if not diverse, exciting, colourful, passionate, full of history and an endless supply of enjoyment. In southern Mexico City, a gritty working-class neighborhood gives way to the famous canals of Xochimilco, the last remnants of a vast water transport system built by the Aztecs. Colorful gondola-like boats take visitors on cruises…
It's likely that most of you would have heard of Lapland, but we probably would also imagine that you don't know much about it. It's not so much that it's a well-kept secret, but there are so many other destinations that might grab your attention. Lapland has been connected with the legendary "North…
It's always interesting to see which holiday destinations are on fire, or are merely simmering. There are so many to choose from, and some of them have - let's face it - large marketing budgets. But some desirable places are waiting for travelers, and still remain - almost - hidden secrets. Once such…
Mexico is a well-travelled and much-love destination for world-aware travelers. Above and beyond its gob-smacking food and its inexpensive cost of entry, it also shines because of its lovely inhabitants and all of the rich history that bathes the country. Like most places, it has its own issues to deal with, but that should…
Where three volcanoes smolder, the world’s most expensive coffee is made, and yoga has been practiced for more than 1,900 years… Of Indonesia's 17,000 tropical islands, Bali is one of the most famous. Its four million residents come accompanied with more than six million tourists per year as well as a large population of…
If you want to make money in this world, you have to think big. Or, as PT Barnum once said “No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else.” This is a tale of brave business, a shrewd sense of making big statements and a sense of showing off. But,…
Surely one of the least delightful experiences of travel is when you need to make changes to your itinerary. It feels like, sometimes, the airlines will do everything in their power to make it difficult. As if travel itself isn't stressful enough. (Tip: we have found Air Canada and, using Expedia's online teams,…
Have a look at some of the travel options we have for you. See below. Activities We have dozens and dozens of things for you when you travel. Click here to discover more! Accommodations Fantastic places - and deals - await. Click here to discover your next place to stay.…
After living in lockdown for the best part of two years, the idea of packing a bag and moving to the other side of the world is very tempting - especially as the cost of living crisis bites. So, are you aching for something new and exciting? Surely you'll know that Brazil is an…
No, that's not a typo. It really is slick. Some countries do not have the "visibility" of others, for one reason or another. One reason might be that their offerings are not as well know or reported. Another reason might be that people have preconceptions - usually outdated - about what the country…
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…
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…
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…
This week, Qantas commemorated the airline's first passenger and mail delivery flight, which happened on November 2nd, 1922. On Tuesday, Qantas flight QF6660 set off from Charleville to recreate that first Qantas flight across the Queensland outback. Read more here courtesy of SimpleFlying.com
Google is adding more tools to make it easier for consumers
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…
If you're not aware of Scott's Cheap Flights (affiliate friends of ours) then it's time to make the leap. It's pretty simple. Follow airports. Get alerts when deals pop up. Leave the deal hunting to Scott and their team of Flight Experts. They find the deals. You book and save up to 90%. …
Here's a great deal, and it expires next year. EasyJet and AWIN are getting decent results from their ONEADULT promo code aimed at single parent families and solo travellers. The current code is due to expire on 30/9/22 but will be extended now for another year. They have also extended the travel dates so it…
Whether it's the chilled-out bass of a dub reggae track or the languid ease of Usain Bolt proving himself again the fastest man on earth, the small island of Jamaica likes to portray itself as a country thoroughly relaxed in its own skin. And who can blame them?
[] Jamaica is a green jewel…