Ready to travel? Suitcase savvy tips
After years of traveling to and from, I have learnt to treat packing as the first step to my journey. It should never be a chore, so remember these tips and stop moaning about having to sit on your suitcase to shut it!
Plan your outfits > Instead of just throwing clothes into your case, pick [...]
Rail travel becomes more attractive and flexible
Back in January 2006, EURAIL launched a new series of National Passes for 9 participating countries, Finland, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain and Sweden.
Additional countries were also added in 2006 and beyond, with the aim to make rail travel more attractive and flexible for both tourists and business travellers.
As tourist arrivals at European destinations are [...]
Just what you need for your travel bag
Off on your travels? Then make sure you’re well equipped.
Fujifilm World Adaptor > What’s great is that you can connect to international power outlets wherever you go, and can use it with international products too. Works in 150 countries, compact. Be aware that heavy plugs will cause the adaptor to come away from the plug [...]
Wizz Air launches direct flights to Lviv, Ukraine
Budget carrier opens up Ukraine’s “new Prague”
Lviv’s streets boast exuberant architecture
One of Eastern Europe’s loveliest and best-value cities has become more accessible with the launch of new direct flights. Budget airline Wizz Air is now operating flights from London Luton to Lviv, bringing the ‘cultural heart of Ukraine’ within 3 hours of the UK.
Inevitably [...]
New flights linking the UK with the rest of Europe announced
Airlines announce new services from the UK
Budget airline easyJet is launching 14 new routes throughout the spring and summer, including Newcastle to Malta, Bristol to Corfu and Bastia, Liverpool to Dubrovnik, Naples and Bordeaux, plus Manchester to Corfu, Athens and Bastia.
Travelers in Europe will also be able to board new flights from Geneva and Berlin [...]
Picturesque villages show different Europe
Sure, everybody who visits Europe makes the obligatory visit to the Eiffel Tower and Buckingham Palace. But to experience the continent in an altogether different way, consider spending a few days in a village, far from big cities and crowded attractions.
Conde Nast Traveler recommends 10 European villages where you can immerse yourself in the [...]
If You Ski
Those of you that love to prance around on the piste can find plenty of help on planning a trip to the slopes this winter at the revamped If You Ski.
The snow-packed site is still one of the best on the block for both seasoned skiers and those preparing to make the big jump for [...]
The International Guide to Tipping
Guidelines to ensure your gratuities aren’t gratuitous, whether you’re in the U.S. or abroad.
I admit, tipping is a tricky business. And a completely stupid one, defended on the one hand by those who choose not to pay a decent wage to their employees, and on the other by those same employees who both need the [...]
Smoking ban does not apply to cannabis
The smoking ban in Dutch bars and restaurants does not apply to joints made solely of cannabis. Health Minister Ab Klink wrote this in a letter to the Lower House.
From 1 July 2008, smoking in restaurants, hotels and bars will only be allowed in closed-off areas where no service will be provided. Coffee shops, the tolerated Dutch [...]
China to launch five-star train
Chinese authorities say the country will launch the world’s most luxurious train, connecting Beijing to Tibet’s capital city of Lhasa.
The train will be decorated as a five-star hotel and the fare will be about 20 times more expensive than that of ordinary trains. Some 96 people will enjoy the train’s unique facilities offered in 12 [...]
