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Top 3 Ski Transfers From Geneva Airport

When you land in Geneva airport, ski transfers are available to many destinations with a plethora of skiing activities.  The problem is picking which destination works for you. There are so many lovely resorts, full of a wealth of activities, and they are all accessible from Geneva. So to help you [...]

[ More ] September 30th, 2010 | Comments Off |
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4 Top Experiences in Rome

Rome is famous for its many historical monuments, and there’s plenty to see and do when you’re staying in the heart of the city. From the convenience of a  centre hotel, Rome is absolutely packed with awe-inspiring historical monuments, and unique experiences you just can’t get anywhere else. Sometimes, the two [...]

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The Attractions of Orlando

Wherever you go in Florida, there’s a lot to do in the ‘Sunshine State’. When it comes to relaxing on a family holiday, you can often be spoilt for choice – but which choices will provide a fun activity for every member of the family? In Orlando, there are quite a few [...]

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Walking Kenya with Hyenas

Kenya is home to many famous animals – the lion, the elephant and the leopard to name but a few. However, one resident is almost universally reviled in both entertainment and folklore – the humble hyena. Often seen walking Kenya in search of prey, both the country’s varieties – the Spotted [...]

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Walking Costa Rica with Animals

Costa Rica is home to many wild and wonderful types of animals; from the famous and brightly-coloured scarlet macaw to the deadly spectacled caiman crocodile. With a unique location between the North and South American continents, Costa Rica has many different varieties of habitats, leading to more than 500,000 species calling [...]

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New York’s Novels

New York is a city that has been written about like no other. On a tour walking the USA’s city of New York, you can often find inspiration in many of the stories unfolding around you – and that’s precisely what inspired several novelists to set their stories in ‘The Big Apple’. [...]

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City Walking USA

If you are looking for something a bit different to do on your USA holiday, then think about exploring the American cities by walking. USA cities have delicious delights awaiting you, and the following walking tours are unique, giving you an interesting and rare glimpse into the heart of the each city.
Seattle
Seattle is a beautiful [...]

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Unusual Sights on the Doorstep of your Centre Hotel in Rome

Whether you have chosen to stay in a small family run B&B or a luxurious centre hotel, Rome offers a wide variety of unusual attractions that are off the well-worn tourist track – from underground exploration to vegetarian cookery tours.
Underground Rome
If you want something a little quirkier than the usual tour of the Vatican to [...]

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Waking USA – All About National Parks

If you love a real adventure when you go walking, USA holidays to national parks could be exactly what you’re after. You have so much to choose from when you head to the USA on your walking holiday. World-famous national parks such as Yellowstone and Yosemite attract thousands of visitors every year, and lesser-known ones [...]

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A Walk on the Wild Side – Kenya Walking Safaris

Kenya walking opportunities are numerous and varied. From golden Indian Ocean sands to vast volcanic mountains, it will feel like you are experiencing many different countries all at the same time. But for the ultimate Kenya walking experience, you can’t do much better than a walking safari.
The Ultimate Wild Experience
Safaris are a once-in-a-lifetime experience, one [...]

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South Africa – Port Elizabeth

Tourists go to Port Elizabeth, South Africa, partly because it’s a large, vibrant city with an exciting nightlife. The main reason they come here, however, is for the long, sandy beaches. Port Elizabeth, or PE, as the locals call it, is an industrial city and a major port. It is also [...]

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Unusual Methods for Delivery Work

Sometimes, choosing the right method for delivery work is just as important as choosing the jobs you undertake. After all, there’s no sense in becoming a bicycle messenger if you’re planning to be delivering heavy items such as computers or furniture. And a large, sturdy van probably might not be the best choice for rapid, [...]

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Tips from Val d’Isere: Snowboarding for Beginners

Beginning any new sport can be very challenging, and snowboarding is no exception. Luckily, the slopes at Val d’Isere are very snowboard-friendly, and the instruction is world-class. There’s enough going on that snowboarders rarely need to venture beyond the slopes around their hotels. Val d’Isere is a great place to begin [...]

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Tips from Val d’Isere: Snowboarding for Beginners

Beginning any new sport can be very challenging, and snowboarding is no exception. Luckily, the slopes at Val d’Isere are very snowboard-friendly, and the instruction is world-class. There’s enough going on that snowboarders rarely need to venture beyond the slopes around their hotels. Val d’Isere is a great place to begin snowboarding – here are [...]

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Delivery Work – Don’t You Just Love It?

In the haulage business you can find, well, let’s say ‘challenges’ along the entire chain. Securing the business, collecting, shipping and the delivery work, can all leave you sometimes wondering if you’ve your own personal gremlin on your shoulder. Take delivery work as a classic example. Now in theory, delivering something should be a breeze.  [...]

[ More ] September 27th, 2010 | Comments Off |
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Strange Laws A Courier Should Know

For a courier engaged in delivery work within the UK, the rules of the road are clear-cut. Drivers know the rules they have to follow, and (for the most part) conform to them. Couriers can focus on finding their way to an unfamiliar destination, or on taking extra care when loading or [...]

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A Brief History of Courier Services

Now before you panic, this isn’t going to be some huge academic analysis by an eminent historian of courier services and/or technology! It’s a light-hearted and affectionate stroll through the early technology that arrived in the transport and related industries back in the 1960s and 70s.  If you’re above about 45 [...]

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South Africa – Kimberley; the Diamond Capital

If there is one thing that is as much associated with South Africa as wildlife, it is diamonds. South Africa is one of the world’s leading producers of the precious stones, and the town of Kimberley is the country’s diamond capital. At one time it was a rip-roaring, wide open frontier town, full of fortune [...]

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South Africa – Driving the Magoebaskloof

South Africa has an excellent system of roads and highways, making it a great destination for people who like the independence of touring a country by car. You can go wherever you want to go, and follow your own schedule. But because South Africa is a large country, it’s a good idea to plan your [...]

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South Africa – A Nation’s Music

Music lovers who travel to South Africa find a great array of intriguing sounds that have their roots in many sources. Some of them are home grown, while other influences have been foreign. They range from 17th century Indonesian slaves who adapted Dutch instruments, to the morphing of the bar band [...]

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South Africa – Where to Find the Best

You’re planning a vacation in South Africa for the first time. It’s a big country, with a lot of things to see and do. You aren’t going to be able to take it all in on a single vacation, so you have to plan according to what activities interest you the most. Where are the [...]

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The Spiders of South Africa

With over 3,000 species of spiders calling South Africa their home, it’s a perfect destination for arachnologists or even those with just a passing interest in spiders! Often considered in mythology as symbolic of both patience and creation (when spinning webs to catch prey), though the tiny eight-legged animals might not be the first choice [...]

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‘Rainbow’ Cuisine in South Africa

Most travellers exploring South Africa for themselves will be fascinated by the food on offer. With many different styles of cooking originating in the region’s different cultures, the country is host to a wide range of different meals. For many discerning diners, the centrepiece of any meal is the meat, reflected in the national appreciation [...]

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Weird and Wonderful Trucks

When you’re out and about while doing important delivery work, it may seem as if your top priority is to be reliable and efficient when getting to your destination. However, there are some drivers out there who take a different stance to a driver’s priorities – mainly that the biggest priority is looking good! Whether [...]

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Festivals in Brussels

Within the Brussels city limits two cultures, the Flemish and the French, co-exist and create a diverse and exciting atmosphere. A myriad of tiny art cafes, medieval buildings, art deco architecture, bustling markets and a host of galleries and museums await you on your Brussels city hotel doorstep. Brussels also happens to be home to a [...]

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Gap Year Projects That Get You Ahead

With mounting student debts, zealous competition for jobs and fewer graduate recruitment schemes, the future is certainly beginning to look a little bleak for those coming out of university life. So, how do you set yourself apart from the other graduates? Well that depends; some people choose to print their CV on coloured paper, others [...]

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3 Things You Might Learn on a Gap Year

I know what you’re thinking… no more learning for me!  For many, a gap year marks a break in learning, a step between college and university, or between graduation and starting a new career.  It is the one time when you can put any thoughts of studying or learning to the back of your mind [...]

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Drive Thru Fever in Las Vegas

You’ve booked one of the best hotels in Las Vegas and now you want to explore the great city. What if you could enjoy the delights from the comfort of your own car? Well you can with the bevy of drive-thru services that Las Vegas has to offer. You can gamble, marry, eat, drink and [...]

[ More ] September 1st, 2010 | Comments Off |
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Festivals in Brussels

Within the Brussels city limits two cultures, the Flemish and the French, co-exist and create a diverse and exciting atmosphere. A myriad of tiny art cafes, medieval buildings, art deco architecture, bustling markets and a host of galleries and museums await you on your Brussels city hotel doorstep. Brussels also happens to be home to [...]

[ More ] September 1st, 2010 | Comments Off |
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