Flights To Africa - More Affordable Than You May Think
26. July 2011
Sammy
The summer holidays are well and truly underway. With many of your family, friends and colleagues jet-setting around the UK, Europe and Africa. Where are you planning on venturing to this summer? At this moment in time I feel I have visited most of the places in Europe which I wish to see. I dont claim to be any Bruce Parry but I am just happy with the places I have seen. I am now setting my sights on Africa. A continent I have not stepped foot on since I was 4 or 5 years old when my parents took me to Egypt. A holiday which I dont really recall and therefore do not really count.
When looking at where to spend my 23 day holiday allowance from my current employers it is difficult where to decide where to go, and for how long. 2 weeks just doesnt seem enough. However in 3 weeks you can go anywhere in the world, enjoy it, and not use all your holiday allowance. This again goes for cost of flights. With flights to Africa in September being as cheap as £439 return from Manchester. This sort of price really does wet your whistle and make mainland Africa closer than you thought. Perhaps there will be more to come from me on this post.
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Flights To Marrakech from Manchester
22. July 2011
Sammy
It is now possible to fly to Marrakech from Manchester with many low cost airlines such as EasyJet. Flights vary depending on the time of year you decide to fly but its important to remember that it is hot in Morocco all year round. Flights in October and November start from about £110, depending on dates you can go for 4-5 days for this price. If you wish to spend a week in Marrakech you can get flights for under £100.
It really depends what sort of holiday you are planning. For me, I would only plan to go for up to 5 days. There are many sights to be seen in Marrakech but I think this would be enough time to enjoy what Marrakech has to offer.
The important thing to remember is that although there are plenty of low cost airlines flying there. It is only on certain days which limits your freedom of dates and duration in the country. Either way, I think its a great choice for a short break in Africa!
Netherlands | 0 Kommentare »
Where On Earth Is Mt.Everest?
12. July 2011
Sammy
A question which many people think they know the answer to, until they think about it, question it, and become rather unsure as to exactly which continent or country it is in.
Mount Everest is infact between Nepal and Tibet and is therefore in Asia. Mt.Everest is 8,848 metres in height and has taken many peoples lives due to its sheer height and the lack of oxygen.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain on planet earth and that is why it should definitely be considered as one of the things to do before you die. Once you have climbed a mountain of any size you can see the beauty in why people do it. The view, scenery and atmosphere while you climb a mountain is very positive. You also feel a real sense of achievement that you have climbed a mountain, and that it hasnt defeated you.
Maybe Nepal or China should be considered for your next break. With a short trip to Mount Everest only round the corner.
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Northern Lights City Break - When To Go
7. July 2011
Sammy
Ever since I heard about the Northern Lights I have always been interested in going. It was only last weekend that a friend of mine said he would really like to do it too, and so the plan begins to take place to make it happen. The first question of course is where to go? The northern lights can be seen in parts of canada, iceland and norway. Im often doing city breaks on a budget and therefore either iceland or norway would probably be the better choices. However, finding a low cost airline to fly to these countries isnt always easy.
The next question is what time of year is best to go to ‘guarantee’ seeing the northern lights. My research leads me to believe between November and April is the best time to go.
Its also difficult to decide whether to go on a package trip or whether to organise it all myself. Any advice post a comment, I’ll keep you posted if anything develops.
Canada, Iceland, Norway | 0 Kommentare »
Slumming It In Las Vegas
27. June 2011
Sammy
When most people think of Las Vegas they think of big casinos, fancy hotels, and bright lights. As soon as you arrive in Las Vegas you know where you are. With mile after mile of casinos, there really isnt anywhere quite like it. The Las Vegas strip is approximately 4.2 miles, and lights up Nevada like a Christmas tree. Its fair to say when most people visit Las Vegas they decide to stay in one of the fancy casino/hotels. However, when my friend and I went to Las Vegas, we decided to slum it in ‘old vegas’ in a hostel. Even to this day I dont think ive had as much fun in a hostel as I did in Las Vegas, we went through every emotion. Having overslept and missed our bus to the Grand Canyon, I was so close to tears. However, it was the suncream in my eyes which was making them water. We ended up having to postpone our Greyhound out of Vegas for 24 hours, stay another night, and fly to the Grand Canyon the following day. The people in the hostel were great fun, hosting pool-quila and pool parties. Good times in Las Vegas in on Fremont Street. Enjoy your stay in your 5 star casino.
USA | 0 Kommentare »
Home of the Panda - Chengdu
23. June 2011
Sammy
Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan province in China. The city is home of the Panda, the nations favourite animal. When visiting Chengdu there are a number of temples and parks which are great to visit, the parks are quint and very peaceful. The main attraction to visit when in Chengdu however is the Panda Breeding Centre. Here in the heart of Chengdu, you will find the home of many of the worlds Pandas. One thing I did find rather cruel when visiting the centre was the fact you could pay 1000rmb (£100) to have your photo taken with a panda. This seemed very odd for a panda base which is supposed to be looking after pandas to be doing. It made me think of the place as more of a zoo because of this. Then again, isnt the world like this, always trying to make a quick buck regardless of the damage it does to the planet, wildlife or other people.
Regardless of this Chengdu is a great city to visit. If you go, be sure to check out the famous reggae bar located near the city centre.
China | 0 Kommentare »
Avebury and Its Henge
17. June 2011
Sammy
Following on from my previous post about Stonehenge my research has led me to another city break worth checking out when in the south west area of England.
Avebury is arguably more important to the local area than Stonehenge. Avebury was constructed around 2600 BCE. It is a henge, with an internal ditch. Moving inwords to the Outer Stone Circle, this is Britains largest stone circle. There were originally 98 stone circles, weighing in the excess of 40 tons.
Inside the Outer Stone Circle are two inner stone circles, North and South. Within the north circle a mystery is found. Some archaeologists think that noise produced within the 3 stone cove in the middle created an echo as sound waves ricocheted off of the (then) four standing stones within the Inner circle.
The south inner circle was demolished in the 18th century, leaving behind very little remains.
This outlines the majority of information regarding Avebury’s henge. Another thing to consider is all paths lead to the centre. With a selection of stones named ‘the avenue’ or ‘ West Kennet Avenue‘ which lead to the outer ring from various other sites such as Avebury, the Sanctuary, Silbury Hill and West Kennet Long Barrow. Its sure to be an experience and interesting day out.
UK | 0 Kommentare »
A Stones Throw Away From London - Wiltshire
13. June 2011
Sammy
When planning a trip in the UK, why not put Wiltshire near the top of the list. It is the home of Stonehenge. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The history of Stonehenge is rather mystical, depending on which website you go on, you will be presented with a whole host of explanations. In my opinion, one thing is for certain, it cant just be a bunch of rocks in circle for no purpose. According to Wikipedia “its design includes a celestial observatory function, which might have allowed prediction of eclipse, solstice, equinox and other celestial events important to a contemporary religion”.
Although London is the capital and has many interesting tourist sites. The real landmark of the south has to be Stonehenge. Known worldwide and also considered as one of the Wonders of the World. It might be worth a trip to Wiltshire next time you are in the UK or fancy a British holiday this summer.
UK | 0 Kommentare »
The Ideal Stag/Hen Do Location - Dublin
6. June 2011
Sammy
I have recently come back from a short trip to the capital of Ireland, where I spent 3 days in the centre of Dublin. Dublin is by no means the biggest city you will visit in your lifetime. However it does have many things to offer. As I looked into a few things I wanted to do on my stay, I realised I just had a handful of things I wanted to see and the rest of my time would be spent enjoying time with friends and relaxing.
Dublin is famous for Guiness, so no trip to Dublin would be complete without a trip to the Guiness factory. As the weekend unfolded I started to realise that Dublin really is a great place to go for a stag or hen do location. It has the perfect amount of touristy things to do without taking out too much time to enjoy a drink and prepare the stag or hen for their big day!
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Win a trip to L.A. with posh bingo
14. April 2011
Tom
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USA | 0 Kommentare »