Travel Tips
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Winter Magic: Exploring Europe in the off-season
As the mercury drops and snowflakes blanket the charming streets of Europe, a unique and captivating atmosphere envelops the continent. While summer may be the popular choice for travelers, venturing to Europe in winter offers its own set of enchanting experiences. From picturesque landscapes to festive markets, let’s explore the pros and cons of traveling to Europe in winter, as well as some must-see attractions and delightful activities to indulge in during the colder months. Winter Travel in Europe: Things to consider: Winter Attractions and Activites: Traveling to Europe in winter unveils a different side of the continent, offering a charming blend of tranquility, natural beauty, and festive merriment. Despite…
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The Travel Checklist and Packing Guide Free eBook
Would you like to receive a free eBook – The Travel Checklist and Packing Guide Features included in the book are essential travel considerations such as passports and Visas. A guide to packing your suitcase and a printable checklist covering all those things you need to remember to pack or organise before travelling. For your free copy, simply subscribe to Travel Drink Dine’s Newsletter and we will email you the link to download your book. Subscribe to Travel Drink Dine
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15 Places to travel to when you turn 40
Let’s face it there are a gazillion lists out there about travel and particularly so for the Millenials. Cities you must travel to in your 20s, places you must see before you turn 30, those epic backpacking adventures for 20 somethings. Now what if you are about to turn 40 or even 50 and you haven’t been to any of these places. Does this mean that somehow your life has been short-changed or that you’ve missed the boat (terrible pun I know) on travel? Of course not, travel is for all ages, with the only difference being that each generation may have a different perspective on what defines a great…
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Where to stay in Bali
The beautiful island of Bali is an ever popular tourist destination for those looking for a little fun in the sun and a chance to recharge the batteries. As tourism in Bali continues to boom and Bali becomes more and more developed, you may find it hard to make a choice on where to stay in Bali as options grow. Tourism is mainly concentrated toward the South of the island where commercialism has met demand over the years and many beach villages have become somewhat urbanised. If you decide to head towards the centre of Bali, you will come across the more cultural side, with traditional Balinese villages, temples and…
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The cheapest holiday destinations in the world
If you thought you couldn’t afford to travel overseas because it is too darn expensive – then think again! Below are eight budget friendly destinations that are going to give you a whole lot more bang for your buck. So what makes these the cheapest holiday destinations in the world? In a nutshell – that would be cheap flights, cheap accommodation and cheap food and drink. You could be enjoying a five star hotel for the first time at an affordable price or a four star hotel at an amazing price. In fact any accommodation you choose is going to be excellent value for money. Food and drinks can also…
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Tips For The Nervous Flyer
Your heart is racing, the adrenaline pumping and your thoughts have gone into irrational overdrive – oh yes flight anxiety is surely messing with your mind. Yet despite this most of us will still get on that plane in order to get to our destination. Why is that? Because deep down we are rational people and rational people know that the chances of that plane going down is minuscule, yet we tend to focus on that remote chance like it’s a sure thing. Anyone who has ever experienced flight anxiety knows that it is not a pleasant thing to endure and I have witnessed people within it’s grips – people…
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Getting around Bangkok
When I first stepped out of the Bangkok international airport I already knew how I was going to get to my hotel and that was via the local taxi service. I had already consulted various forums on getting around Bangkok, along with emailing my hotel on what the best options were in getting to the hotel itself. I had toyed with all modes of transport from private transfer to catching the train. I couldn’t find anywhere on forums that gave me enough information on how to catch a train from the airport, so I decided that my easiest option was for a taxi as I certainly didn’t want to have…
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10 handy travel tips
Before you take off on holiday, you may want to read these 10 handy travel tips that you will make your life and holiday a whole lot easier. 1. Learn to say no thank you If you are travelling to a country where the language is foreign then you may have learnt a few simple words or phrases such as hello, good-bye and thank you. What is even more handy to know is how to politely say “no thank you” and “please leave me alone”. There are times when you don’t want to be bothered or are bombarded with street hecklers all wanting to sell you something you don’t want.…
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Things to know before you travel
Things to know before you travel Are you travelling overseas? Whether you are a first time traveller or you just require a little refresher – here is what you should not leave to the last minute before you travel. Often we are so excited about purchasing our plane tickets that sometimes we may overlook a few other important elements to travel, such as visa requirements, travel insurance and vaccinations. Being prepared will save you unnecessary worry and get your holiday off to a flying start. Passports Have your passport in order! It is the most important document you require for overseas travel and without one you will not be able to…
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5 reasons to celebrate solo travel
The thought of travelling solo may have your heart beating a little faster than usual and I can tell you that it will be for all the right reasons. Solo travel is a liberating experience and yet at the same time a little daunting too. Have you noticed that whenever solo travel is mentioned, it seems that all the good things about going it solo are overlooked? Take a quick survey of your friends and family about the prospect of solo travel and I will guarantee that you will hear such words as “Oh I couldn’t do that, you are braver than I or won’t you be lonely?” Now whilst…
