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Beating jet lag on your next flight to Australia
TRAVELLING to Australia involves a serious long-haul flight, and with all long-haul flights comes the dreaded jet lag. Unfortunately, this messing-up of your body clock is unavoidable, but there are...
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La Tomatina: Throwing tomatoes in Buñol, Spain
La Tomatina The unassuming town of Buñol in eastern Spain turns red for one day every year as they host the biggest food fight in the world: La Tomatina. Don’t forget your goggles, your ear plugs and...
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Oktoberfest: Raising a stein to beer in Munich
Oktoberfest Where: Munich, Germany When: Mid September till early October Then: The Oktoberfest festival started as a one-off celebratory parade of the royal wedding of Prince Ludwig to his Therese in...
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The cost of cheap travel – is it worth it?
BURIED under a make-shift home of coats and luggage, my partner and I occupy the smallest portion of Gatwick airport. A mere twelve hours into transit and we are still far from home. I ask whether to...
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Tasty Tourist Traps
DUST off that woollen winter scarf, winter is upon us. Well, let’s not go crazy. For many of us, winter in the UK is solely focussed on wearing as many layers as possible, and shivering through to the...
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Travel and wine natural partners
When it comes to the quality of Australia’s food and wine, the proof appears to be in the tasting. “Those who have visited (Australia) rank it one of the best in the world, and those who haven’t...
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Top ten travel destinations for 2013
1. Montenegro Affordable historic coastal towns. Rugged mountains for off the beaten track adventure. Montenegro is emerging as the latest Mediterranean hotspot, with rugged mountainous beauty and...
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Learning to Fly… Smart: How to get the best flight deal
I CAN’T begin to count the times I’ve heard an Australian traveller bawl at the value of the Great British Pound. We seem to encapsulate an annoying little habit to double the cost of everything in...
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10 best pair of shoes to wear when out walking in the countryside
WALKING in the countryside is an enjoyable pastime and brings many benefits from a health perspective. The correct footwear is of paramount importance and it is wise to choose suitable footwear. The...
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Stepping into the perfect running shoe: finding the right fit
WHETHER you’re taking to the streets, the track, or the trail, finding the right shoe is essential – helping you avoid injury, boosting your performance, and keeping your feet in shape. While most...
View ArticleHow to guarantee value with package holiday deals
By David Elliott All-inclusive package holidays are as popular nowadays as when they first started really taking off in the early 1970s. The advantages are obvious, the main one being that...
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Smartraveller and travel insurance essential, says High Commission
AUSTRALIAN High Commissioner Mike Rann has urged Australians living in the United Kingdom to ensure that they register with government website Smartraveller and take out travel insurance before...
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Top 10 items to have in your backpack for travel in Europe
HAVING backpacked around Europe for the last two and half months – my giant pack has expanded dramatically (to bursting point). And, while a lot of the clothes and souvenirs I’ve stocked up on during...
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Travelling with technology: the techno traveller’s guide
WHETHER we’re heading for a golden, secluded isle surrounded by schools of happy dolphins or travelling to the depths of the Amazon — there’s no getting away from technology. Whether you’re taking...
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Getting a job in today’s times
Compared to other developed countries that are paying down their debts, we are increasing our mortgages, credit card debts, overdrafts and personal loans. This could put Australia in a vulnerable...
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Vitamin D deficient? Egypt is for sun seekers!
Your hair is lifeless and your typical weekend includes avoiding the rain with a drink at your local or having a sweat sesh at the gym. Mother Nature, bring back the sunshine! While a sleep-in and a...
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People love bargains and they’ve changed the way we shop
Although in 2014, the first year of the UK’s participation, there were scenes of chaos and fighting and some websites crashing. However, 2015 was a much quieter time with many major retailers, headed...
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How to survive the digitally-driven marketplace ruled by customers
A few decades ago, businesses succeeded by creating high-quality products. Good products attracted customers and created demand. This logic no longer applies to marketing. Digital Technology Controls...
View ArticleTop 5 benefits of teak furniture for the outdoors
It was even used on the Titanic and it is from the maritime use that the furniture designs come. In fact, it was used to build the furniture on aircraft carriers as recently as the 1960s. While it is...
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Top 7 unusual attractions in Melbourne
As fun as the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Cricket Stadium, Federation Square and the Eureka Towers are, the typical tourist guidebook places to visit can quickly become boring. If you are an...
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