Hang on – what on earth am I talking about here? I mean after all, aren’t frequent travellers always on the road, jumping at any chance to take a holiday? Well, let me throw in an English lesson while I’m at it explaining the difference between the exploits of frequent travellers versus what tourists get […]
Far Away Places Archive
The budget bucket list: 20 great trips
1. Australia For £850 One barrier to visiting Australia and New Zealand has been the robustness of the currencies, but in the past couple of years they have softened, making a trip Down Under much more affordable. Save money on accommodation and enjoy fun and flexibility on a campervan trip. In Australia you can start […]
Travel doctor: How to avoid holiday pitfalls — and learn from others’ mistakes
Tales of miserable flight delays, over-booked hotels, ridiculous car rental charges and online booking disasters have filled the Travel Doctor postbag this year. I’ve claimed thousands of pounds in compensation for Times readers in 2015. Here are some of my success stories — with tips on how to avoid travel trouble in 2016.
Top five things to see in Rio de Janeiro
For a perfect blend of breath-taking scenery, evocative street culture and massive sporting events, it’s hard to beat the delights of Rio de Janeiro. However, the Brazilian city is so big that it can be tough to fit everything in, so here’s a look at the top five things that you must check out on […]
Olympics, Orient Express or the Inca Trail? The 2016 holidays to book now
See the eclipse in Africa An annular solar eclipse — when the Moon passes between Earth and Sun, and appears to possess a ring of fire — is due in September 2016. Along the line of totality, few optimum viewing spots are as idyllic as Mozambique’s barefoot island Quilalea. Its sole property, the Azura hotel, […]
3 Tips on Packing a Car For a Toronto Move
One of the most stressful situations that a person can go through is moving from one home to another. There are a variety of things that need to happen in order for a move to go successful. In order to get all of your things moved, you will have to use every available resource to […]
4 Family Classics That Are Still Worth The Trip
There are some locations which have always been perfect for a family holiday, and some things never change. Below are 4 fab places which continue to be great spots for a family break…