Protests in Egypt escalate
As yet, authorities have not advised against travel to the area altogether, but they have told Australians to be extra vigilant. "We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Egypt because of...
View ArticleEgypt travel advice update
For the full and up-to-date official advice on travel to and from Egypt from the Australian government go the the page here on SmartTraveller.gov.au Australians overseas who want to ring the DFAT...
View ArticleFive top reasons to sail Croatia
At Busabout, we have two great Croatia cruise options for sea lovers – the 8 day Croatia Sailing Island Hopper which sails round the stunning Dalmatian Coast and the 8 Day Croatia Sailing One-Way Sail...
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Catch the skiing bug!
STANDING at the snow covered summit of a wide, treeless run in Les Deux Alpes, I am madly trying to remember everything our French ski instructor told us earlier today. Feet shoulder width apart, toes...
View ArticleDestination Taster Africa
For many years known as the dark continent, Africa is quickly becoming a must see destination high on the list of budget travellers wishing to experience something different. Covering a vast area...
View ArticleTHE GUIDE: Overlanding in Africa
Where to go: What countries you go to will depend on your interest and how long you have to explore. If wildlife is your focus South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania are must sees. If ancient history is...
View ArticleDREAM ON: Free Flights to the Arctic!
However, if you are feeling the pull of the North Pole World Expeditions are offering a rare deal of free charter flights worth £500 on their June 29 departure. The flights are from Brussels to the...
View ArticleSome very Happy Travellers indeed
A chance to meet some fellow itchy feeters, swapping (tall) travel tales and cashing in on the 20% discount offers sponsors Topdeck were offering on their trips put a smile on everyone’s face at Happy...
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Keep rollin’, rollin’, rollin’: Get on the buses
TRAVEL is about the journey, not the destination. So they say, but if the journey is about expensive and lengthy transfers, massive queues, invasive body searches, boring lounges, uncomfortable seats,...
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Why Cape Town is the world’s sweetheart
I VISITED Africa’s favourite Riviera town recently and can happily click ‘like’ along with the rest of the online travel community. However, as I lived there for a good chunk of my student life, I...
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This Week In… Birmingham
A disproportionate number of metal bands have come from the Brum, including such dark lords as Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Napalm Death, but until now the city has had nothing to show for it. But...
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FREE seminar: How to write a Lonely Planet
ON 13th July 2011, veteran Lonely Planet writer Frances Linzee Gordon (pictured) will be at Intrepid Travel Islington to open the lid on writing a Lonely Planet, recounting her personal travel highs...
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Australian government urges against running with the bulls in Pamplona
THE annual San Fermin Festival and Running of the Bulls in Pamplona will take place from July 6 to 14. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is reminding Australian tourists the event is...
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Istanbulievable! – Megaguide for a megatropolis
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey (Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen) FROM the comfort of your hotel or hostel it’s easy to underestimate the scale of Istanbul. A city of over 12.5 million people, it’s...
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Travel quiz, FREE beer and great prizes!
Book your table now at www.kangatickets.com for the ultimate travel quiz night on the last Wednesday of every month at Belushi’s Hammersmith. Take the ultimate travel quiz So you think you know your...
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The Guelaguetza; not an infectious disease
The lovely Mexican city of Oaxaca celebrates its big event of the year, the Guelaguetza. The strongly traditional festival featuring colourful costumes and carefully choreographed dances was...
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Oktoberfest Top 10 tips
Oktoberfest top 10 tips 1) Get there early No one likes waiting in line. But, if you think banks, ticket windows and public transport rank as the most infuriating, try waiting in queue while frosty...
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Munich’s Oktoberfest: Guide to the world’s greatest beer festival
OKTOBERFEST is one of those ‘must do at least once in my life’ events that travellers from Australia and all over the world flock to every year. Here we offer you a complete guide to what Oktoberfest’s...
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Majestic Morocco is beckoning
MYSTICAL, golden, historic and beautiful are just a few of the words that you could use to describe Morocco, a country steeped in unique culture and landscape. From the rugged Atlantic coastline to...
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Intrepid’s London travel store is evolving
YOU may have noticed that Intrepid’s Islington travel store on Upper Street closed its doors this week. An exciting refurb is under way. Intrepid UK marketing manager Gillian Leaning told Australian...
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