Category Archives: Travel Advice

JetLag Genie – October Travel App of the Month!

Posted on November 1, 2012 by worldwideinsure

What is JetLag Genie? JetLag Genie is a clever app that helps travellers to beat Jet Lag with a customised action plan to help change sleep patterns based on your travel plans. Simply pop in your flight times and destinations, … Continue reading →

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Traveller’s Guide to Modern Istanbul

Posted on October 24, 2012 by worldwideinsure

Discover a more modern side of Istanbul in this fabulous travel vlog from Danann Breathnack. From the cosmopolitan area of Ortakoy, that boasts an atmosphere that has been likened to vibrant buzz that can be found at in London’s Camden … Continue reading →

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Wakeboarding in Basilica Cistern, Istanbul

Posted on October 18, 2012 by worldwideinsure

OK, this may be a blatant sponsored event, (thanks Redbull) but it is not often that you get to see a couple of guys wakeboarding in the Basilica Cistern, a sunken palace in Istanbul. Set to some awesome tunes you … Continue reading →

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Istanbul – A Tale of Two Continents

Posted on October 3, 2012 by worldwideinsure

Famed as the only city to straddle two continents, Istanbul offers a wealth of history and culture that befits its geographical location. As a city that was the capital of four empires (Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman) history lurks around … Continue reading →

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Travel Apps of the Month – TouristEye

Posted on September 27, 2012 by worldwideinsure

After the recent media hype surrounding iOS6 and the map fail, we thought it would be fitting to review the map app TouristEye this month. Without giving too much away too early, it is available for Android as well as … Continue reading →

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Balcony Falls Abroad – A Cautionary Tale

Posted on September 20, 2012 by worldwideinsure

It is a fact that many of us enjoy a tipple or two whilst on holiday, and it is also a fact that accidents happen, especially when we have had more than our fair share of sangrias! If we did … Continue reading →

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Visiting Australia – A Travel Guide

Posted on September 13, 2012 by worldwideinsure

Tourism in Australia is booming – and it is a gap-year hot spot for many Brits, especially those who have a taste for adventure! If you are thinking of heading to Oz, the number one rule is to make sure … Continue reading →

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Travel App of the Month – WeatherPro

Posted on September 6, 2012 by worldwideinsure

With over 7,000 5 star ratings compared to under 500 total thumbs down, WeatherPro appears to be an app worth taking with you if you like to travel. It is available for iPad as well as iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Nokia … Continue reading →

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Croatia Travel Vlog – The City of Zagreb

Posted on August 23, 2012 by worldwideinsure

This month’s destination of choice is Croatia, so we have rummaged through the trusty travel Vlog vaults to bring you a snippet of what you can expect when you visit the country. In this five minute documentary, we are greeted … Continue reading →

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Carbon Neutral Holidays – A Guilt Free Way to Get Away?

Posted on August 15, 2012 by worldwideinsure

If you want to do your bit for the environment, but still fancy having a first rate holiday you might well decide to opt for a carbon neutral holiday; but what actually is a carbon neutral break? The plain truth … Continue reading →

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