Category Archives: Travel Advice

YPlan App Review – Travel App of the Month March 2015

Hot off the virtual press, YPlan promises to be an essential app for the travelling masses that like to do something fun in a new city. So far though, that fun is limited to London, Edinburgh, New York, San Francisco … Continue reading

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St Patrick’s Day 2015 – Ireland Travel Guide

If you like a drop of the black stuff, or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the Emerald Isle, a trip to Ireland for St Patrick’s Day celebrations is guaranteed to be a colourful experience! Dublin To experience the … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day 2015 – Weekend Break Ideas for March 15th

If you’ve got a mum in a million, and a few quid in the bank too – whisking her away on a mini-break to celebrate Mothering Sunday could be just the treat she needs. We have picked some fab ideas … Continue reading

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Cost Split – Travel App of the Month Feb 2015

What does the Cost Split app do? Cost Split is an expenses app that is equally useful amongst housemates and groups of friends on a night out as it is on group travels overseas. It lets you share costs within … Continue reading

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Shopaholics Travel Guide To the World

With airfares cheaper than ever, more people are hopping on a flight to bag a bargain in a different city. While it may be en vogue to take a plane from Manchester to Milan for a spot of shopping, it … Continue reading

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15 Best Places On The Planet To Visit For Pancakes

Pancake Day is on 17th Feb, so we have found the top destinations where the best crepes, pancakes, and generally round flat batters are on the menu around the world (even if they are not celebrating Pancake Day). 15: Ethiopia … Continue reading

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Unromantic Travel Destinations – Definitive Anti-Valentine Travel Guide!

Want to take a break mid-February, but don’t want to be surrounded by couples kissing and red-rose serenades at your choice of eaterie? Check out these top destinations with a distinctly un-romantic theme. Belgorod, Russia From Russia with love? Not … Continue reading

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My Fitness Pal Calorie Counter – Travel App of the Month Jan 2015

Our blog posts this month have been all about getting fit and eating well (if you can count mice on sticks eating well!), so we have chosen an app called Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal that will help you … Continue reading

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Extreme Eating Around The World – Foodie Travel Tips

Does travelling abroad bring with it the excitement of untried tastes and unique cuisines? If so, you might want to base your travel plans around destinations famed for unusual culinary choices. We bring you a selection of the most notorious, … Continue reading

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How To See The World And Get Paid – Travel Guide

It may seem like a dream come true, but you can in fact get to travel the world and get paid for it. Jobs in travel are highly competitive, and some are better paid than others – but for most … Continue reading

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