So, I've previously written about traveling for sporting events, it's something I tend to do at least once a year, and it's normally either tennis or rugby. After a two-year break - for obvious reasons - I finally got back on a plane and headed out for the Monte Carlo Masters tennis event. If you … Continue reading Visiting Monte Carlo Masters on a Budget
Why You Have To Make Time For Travel
The thing is, there’s no “good time” to travel. Yes, by all means, save up to do things the way you want to do them, but if that’s what you need to do, make sure you take steps to actually save money. Travel doesn’t just happen - you have to make it happen - and when you do, you’ll find yourself asking why you didn’t do it sooner.
8 Ways To Beat Jet Lag
Ah, jet lag, the seemingly unavoidable companion of mid to long-haul traveling. Jet lag makes us feel sluggish, it steals precious activity time at our destination, and it makes us hungry at the weirdest times when nowhere is open to serve. So, what can we do to beat jet lag, even if we’re only at our destination for a couple of days?
How Much Should You Actually Plan Your Trip?
There’s two kinds of people in this world; the meticulous planners and those who love to wing it and see what happens. We all like to think we’re the latter, but sadly the control freak in us can come creeping out, especially when it comes to booking and planning trips. But how much should you actually plan your trip and how does this affect your enjoyment of your chosen destination?
How to spend a week in Oban and the Inner Hebrides
We're all looking a little closer to home for our adventures right now, so why not consider Oban and the Inner Hebrides? I've just got back and here's the inside scoop...
How To Do A UK “Staycation” On A Budget
Staycations in the UK are notoriously expensive, with hotels, cabins, cottages and even camping pitches ramping up their prices, trains and other transport options being as costly and sporadic as ever, it’s making it increasingly unaffordable to have a longer holiday in a nice location such as Devon, Cornwall, the Lakes or the Highlands. So, how do we get around this and have the much earned break that we all need after this year without breaking the bank?
How To Pack Light For A Long Trip
Just because you’re going on a long trip doesn’t mean you have to take all your worldly possessions with you. Chances are you’re not going to use, wear, or need half the stuff in your backpack, but what you will get is a lovely radiating back pain that’s going to be your constant companion as you lug the giant monstrosity that is your luggage around your destination.