Camping abroad can be a daunting prospect. Not only are you stuck in a rickety tent miles from anywhere on a godforsaken strip of land in the middle of Europe, no one can understand you and neither can you them. I personally have never experienced the joys of a European jaunt but I hear good things about them.In the interests of science and pure curiosity therefore I decided to look into what would be involved in setting off for a camping trip...more
If like me you are an avid follower of the satellite (or digital) station channel Dave then you will probably have watched every single episode that has ever been made of a programme called Top Gear. Now, you would have to have been living under a substantially hefty rock for the past couple of decades to have never heard of Top Gear, but for those of you who are, shall we say, less enlightened I will lay out the basics.It is essentially a...more
Recently, four of my good friends returned from a cycling holiday around the southern French coast. They went for two weeks, camping and staying in tiny little B&Bs on consecutive nights, drinking far too much French wine and getting rather horrific saddle rash. Now, let me be quite clear here, cycling holidays are not my idea of fun. Horribly tight clothes and tiny tiny shorts, sat in an awkwardly painful saddle all day and having to spend eight or so painful hours scooting around country lanes only to pass out at the campsite, wake up and do it all again.However, this lot seemed to have quite a good time. They went over a for a fortnight and spent the day cycling in four hour blocks; from nine in the morning to roughly one where they would stop at whatever little restaurant looked like it would actually serve a group of sweaty Englishmen, and then from whenever they got back on until about eight in the evening.To me it just sounds like unnecessary drudgery but to them it was rather a liberating experience; travelling to their own schedule, stopping when and where they wanted, using the roads they had mapped out for themselves and just generally making a right go of it. What is...more
With its strange, barren lunar landscape and extraordinarily civilised and cosmopolitan city culture, Iceland is one of the most fascinating and alluring countries in Europe.Most people who visit here find themselves drawn back by the people, the culture and even the changeable weather.Five Tips For an Enjoyable VisitBefore you take the plunge and...more
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most spectacular ancient sites in the whole world, a legacy of perhaps the most influential civilisation that has ever existed and a testament to the enduring ideas that underpin most of what we currently know and believe in the West. With many companies, such as TravelZoo, now offering low cost holidays to...more
Being the second largest island of the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia can easily be the Romantic Destination for one and everyone.So if it is the Moment, with a capital M of your lives, then pack your bags, grab your partner by the hand, and quickly book a holiday in Sardinia. Please do not forget the ring...It would be a pity! The wonderful climate, the warm and turquoise Sea and the kilometers of golden beaches make this island a real heaven on earth, situated in the heart of the Mediterranean sea ; that is to say situated at less than 3 hours from the major European cities.Do you ever know a a nearer, more beautiful and affordable romantical destination?Personally speaking, I don't.You will tell me how to find the best solution for our romantical holiday?If you can afford it, consider organizing your Romantical moment, your honeymoon or any occasion in a luxurious resort, like the Forte Village in Santa Margherita di Pula.They will commit theirself to you in order to create a perfect stay, with your favorite gastronomy served on a candlelit table hidden in secret alcoves, some massages at night, special cocktails and will provide you a dreamed suite with seaview.The only...more
Vibha Lifesavers - Hi flying aviation provides a general guideline for patients to choose the right air ambulance services for domestic and international patient transfers. Questions you should ask - Answers you should get - DOES THE...more
The banks were also keen to facilitate anyone with an interest ensuring they werent going to be left out. Then the inevitable happened, banks foreclosed some even closed. The extent of the problem was laid bare for all to see. There were accusations...more
If you see a lot of kids wearing costumes and knocking on your doors to ask for candy and treats then it's Halloween. Costume is a tradition in these events and it wouldnt be fun for you, as well as for the rest of the family if you dont have one on...more
As a world famous resort, France is the most attractive place for all the people. So, many people who want to have a sight-seeing or do business have decided to learn French. Some people learn it from college; some from friends; some...more
Many gamblers consider Baccarat to be among the best of all the casino games available to players. The object of the game itself is pretty simple. Players can choose to bet on one of the two hands dealt at the table-that dealt by either...more
Have you ever stopped to wonder what we did before the internet was around? It seems a strange concept to contemplate a time without it. In fact for many teenagers the Internet has always been around. They have always been able to book holidays, book...more