In general everyone fears damaging another person' property, aside from the cost there is a guilt factor, by example, your friend allows you to use his holiday flat, your child breaks the glass of the coffee table. Yes, you replace it but you still feel really guilty. We as conservative, polite and trusting South Africa travellers offer our trust, it is unfortunately often abused.Accommodation is one thing, a bed is after all a bed or is it? A...more
Though many travelers may skip out entirely on the north western portion of Argentina and prefer instead to stick to the well-trodden areas of Patagonia, Buenos Aires and Iguazu; Salta is a rewarding discovery well worth the long pampa-lined drive to get there. Set in an incredibly varied landscape of lush jungle, arid high-altitude salt flats and spectacular multicolored gorges and rock formations, the region of Salta has an even more unique...more
You will meet amazing people from all walks of life, learn a lot about yourself and make memories that will last forever, but whilst the most important thing to do is enjoy yourself you also need use your common sense and be prepared. A little forward planning could save you a lot of time, money and hassle.Safety Travelling alone is probably more rewarding than going with friends, but make sure you let people know where you are. This isn't always possible down to exact location, but the general area or region means that if you are uncontactable for a few days, rescue services at least have a starting point. Make your travelling companions, tour guide etc aware of any allergies you have and if you start to feel even slightly ill, give them a heads up. It may seem unimportant to you, but malaria and other tropical diseases often start out feeling like a cold. Don't flash your camera, phone, MP3 player etc around. If you want to truly feel like a backpacker, you will need to fit in and this includes looking like the locals. This includes learning a little of the local language and customs. Also, don't walk about with a guide book because it will make you look like you have just...more
By planning out your ski holiday preparations well in advance you'll be able to relax a lot more when your trip finally rolls around.Babies - Your baby holiday planning will really depend on how you feed your baby. There's a good chance that the ski resort you are visiting won't be anywhere near a shop that stocks your baby's particular brand of...more
No matter who you travel with on your road trip, or if you're going it alone, making some plans beforehand will help you to have a safer an more enjoyable holiday. Especially if you're travelling to somewhere remote or unknown, then planning ahead is essential, just in case you get into any danger.The car's the star - Your relaxing road trip...more
The weather is usually wonderful, and there are countless of activities to do for everyone. To ensure that you have a great travelling experience in Brazil check out these handy hints:Make sure that you are vaccinated against Yellow Fever. If you have not done so, you will not be allowed to enter the country.Don't carry loads of cash around with you. Carry only what you actually require for the activities you are planning for each day.Don't take anything around with you that you that you don't really need, as it will weigh you down and increase the risk of your being a victim of crime.It's a good idea to make photocopies of your passport and Brazilian visa and use these, rather than the originals as ID when you're in Brazil. You do not want to try to replace a stolen or lost passport.Carry your wallet in a money belt or front pocket so that it's harder for pickpockets to get at it.Don't wear expensive looking jewellery and watches, as this can be a magnet for muggers. Leave your expensive jewellery at home, just buy an inexpensive digital watch before you leave and use that instead.Wear handbags or strapped purses across your body rather than just on one shoulder, as this will make...more
The weather is usually wonderful, and there are countless of activities to do for everyone. To ensure that you have a great traveling experience in Brazil pay heed to the following advice:Make sure that you are vaccinated against Yellow Fever. If you...more
How many times do you book something that looks fun when you first saw it but was not at all what you read? This is something that happens all to often to those in charge of booking holidays. So when you decide to plan your next family trip make sure...more
As one of Brazil’s wealthiest, most continuously developed and most attractive regions, Fortaleza is quickly advancing as one of the country’s most attractive regions.If you are just beginning to consider a Brazil property investment,...more
When planning a Central or South America vacation, one of the many things to consider is what form of currency to bring, especially for journeys that will involve multiple destinations. However as the following article, written by a Central and South...more
Traveling with youngsters is an immensely rewarding experience and is the best way to open your child's eyes to some of the wonders that the world has to offer. A Peru vacation with your children could be the most memorable trip that you take with...more
La Rochelle in France's Charente-Maritime provinceis an ideal holiday destination on its own or can serve as a quick detour during a trip to Paris. The city has many Christian tourist sites so for religiously inclined people or scholars wanting to...more