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12 Gift Ideas for a Travel Addict: Coffee Machines and Wine Glasses?

Gift Ideas for the travel addict can quickly turn to the predictable and cliche, but with a bit of extra thought, you might just strike it lucky!

by Cherryl

How to Speak Jamaican!! A Great Book for Newbies to Jamaica

There’s more to Jamaican patois than ‘irie’ and ‘yeah man’. If you want to get a better grip on Jamaican patois, this funny little book gives you some common words and phrases written with a Jamaican dialect and pronunciation.

by Cherryl

Lets Talk About India: Animals, Food, Hustlers, Marriage and more…

Push the guide books aside, here’s my first hand round up of thoughts and observations after a first and very worthwhile trip to India.

by Cherryl

Courtyard Luton Airport Hotel by Marriott: Review

One night at the Courtyard Luton Airport Hotel was very pleasant indeed, with a few ‘little things’ that made it a particularly comfortable stay. It’s the first time I’ve stayed here and I’d definitely recommend it. I arrived quite late in the night to very friendly and helpful reception staff. The next morning I had […]

by Cherryl

First Time in Morocco: 10 tips to note

If you’re off to Morocco for the first time you might want to note a few things, including the weather, cats, haggling and ‘Morocco belly’

by Cherryl

Question Time: Overrated Travel Experience?

So where in the world have you been that turned out to be completely overrated? Share your views and help us avoid wasting our time – maybe!

by Cherryl

22 Rumours about your Morocco Holiday: Setting the Record Straight!

What you need to know about Morocco before your first trip – lets examine the hype. I found most of these 22 rumours to be true!!

by Cherryl

Have Bags Will Travel by D.G. Kaye: Book Review (the joys of over packing)

Over packers united!! This book is for all the travellers out there who do not travel light. It’s a quick and entertaining read from someone who does not ‘underpack’

by Cherryl

Nikon Coolpix A900 Review

If your DSLR camera is weighing you down and you’re looking for a smaller, lighter alternative, the Nikon Coolpix A900 might be worth a look, with its generous zoom lens and compact design.

by Cherryl

When you need a holiday but you can’t have one!

Adventure junkies, beach bums, sun seekers….whoever you are, how do you cope with the lull when there’s no trip in sight?

by Cherryl

What A Load Of Luggage!! Help!

So every year I seem to find myself buying new suitcases, usually because at least one wheel has given up (probably not helped by me dragging them down stairs and wherever else). I’ve currently got cases that are starting to come apart at the seams – and I find myself thinking, ‘here we go again’. […]

by Cherryl

A Virgin Holidays v-room Breakfast

I never normally bothered with these things as I actually used to like the buzz of wandering around crowded airport shops and having a nice proper cooked breakfast in some crowded eatery before a flight. A very good Virgin travel agent managed to do some effective arm twisting so I can now say I’ve given […]

by Cherryl

Avoid Jet Lag? Don’t Be Silly.

The human body is far too ‘switched on’ not to notice you have been surfing above the clouds at high altitude (which interferes with your oxygen levels) and super strong UV rays for hours on end, and that your entire sleep pattern and usual bodily functions have been turned upside down and flipped around all […]

by Cherryl

A Few Shocking Things About Hotels

It’s not all clean sheets and fabulous room service!

by Cherryl

17 Tips to Avoid Getting Robbed On Holiday

In addition to Being a Chameleon Abroad here are a few tips to help you avoid being a victim of theft on holiday (and at home): If you must take expensive items out with you, try to make them appear broken or damaged. Stick some tape around parts of your gadgets, (e.g. parcel tape on your iPad). […]

by Cherryl

Sleep, Sit, Lean and Read on it!

As with everything, I usually spend quite a lot of time shopping around, and reading reviews before making a purchase. This particular travel pillow seems to be relatively low cost (on Amazon), though they cost a bit more on Ebay. This pillow looked thicker and more deeply cushioned than a lot of others I skimmed […]

by Cherryl

20 Enriching Things Worth Doing Whilst On Holiday

Go on organised excursions to learn more about your destination, stretch beyond the limits of your resort. If you have a room with a view, order a meal to your room and eat out on the balcony. Keep a journal of your travels, thoughts, experiences to reflect back on in the future. Keep a journal Get […]