Travel Tips
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Visiting the Mona Lisa at the Louvre
Getting a glimpse of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre during tourist season is like witnessing a wild feeding frenzy at the zoo. Actually on second thoughts, perhaps likening it to a zoo is a little harsh – zoo animals are a lot more orderly. I kid you not, this is not far from the truth! The Mona Lisa experience – that’s what I’m calling it – is one not for the faint hearted. I am quite sure that anyone who has ever tried to visit the Mona Lisa in summer will know exactly what I am talking about and for those of you who don’t then I suggest you…
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Photographing iconic tourist sites and where to find the best vantage points
Getting that ultimate holiday snap when you are not a photographer is easier than you think. All you need is a steady hand and some inside information. Taking a great photo starts with finding the ultimate spot to take the photo from. Finding the best view is going to show your subject in the best possible way. Also consider timing of the day for where the sun will be, as you will want it shining on your subject rather than at you. So here is the list of the most popular tourist attractions and where to take the best photos from. Australia Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge Where…
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How to survive international travel with kids: part 2
Travelling with children can be both a challenging and an amazing family holiday experience. A time where you can all look back fondly on the many holiday memories you have created. Hopefully the good memories outweigh the difficult ones – and yes there will be times where your sanity will be tested! Flying halfway around the world and looking forward to a great holiday experience takes a lot of pre-planning to ensure a smooth journey once you have landed on solid ground. Here are my tips for surviving international travel with kids once you step off the plane. This is part two of surviving international travel with kids, if you…
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How to experience luxury travel on a budget
Luxury and budget are two words that don’t fair to well in the same sentence, especially when it comes to holidays. Most of us have at some point fantasized about what it would be like to stay in a five star luxury Hotel, dining in the finest restaurants or experiencing a world reserved for the rich and famous, where the only worry is wondering whether the chauffeur will be able to fit the Louis Vuitton luggage into the limousine. Okay, dreaming aside, for us mere mortals there are some things we can do that can give us a little taste of luxury on our holiday without blowing the budget. Here…
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How to survive international travel with kids: part 1
Flying and international travel with kids in tow takes a lot more forethought than simply thinking about how to entertain them whilst on a long haul flight. The planning begins well before you even step aboard the plane. I have compiled together a two part list of things to consider when travelling with kids that will make your flight easier. Blog part two will offer tips once you have landed on solid ground. So you are about to embark on a family trip of a lifetime, you’ve researched all the places you are travelling to, your itinerary is heavily packed with things to do and you are all excited and…
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The infamous Budapest to Belgrade overnight train
I’m a big advocate when it comes to train travel. Given the choice of trains or planes, I’ll take the train every time. Let’s just say that I would prefer to keep my feet on the ground whenever possible. Having travelled across Europe by train to various destinations, I have experienced the good, the bad and the downright ugly! The Budapest to Belgrade overnight train was in the downright ugly category. Faced with the prospect of being thrown off the train in the middle of the night, at the border of Hungary and Serbia, is something you do not want to experience. Having spent around 24 hours sightseeing in the…
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Europe in summer or winter: the pros and cons
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5 quick travel tips for first time travellers
Are you planning an overseas trip for the first time? Here are five handy travel tips for first time travellers that will make your trip a little smoother. 1. Money Pre-purchase some foreign currency prior to leaving for your holiday. Depending on where you are going, you may need to order the currency in, so allow yourself enough time for the money to arrive. Banks, post-offices and currency exchange agencies offer these services. Having some currency of the country you are visiting when you arrive is great for those spontaneous purchases such as buying a coffee, something to eat or grabbing a taxi. It certainly makes it easier when you…
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Getting around Paris
Paris is quite surprisingly a spread out city, and tourist attractions can be some distance away from each other. Paris is made up of twenty areas called Arrondissements that work their way from the city centre in a spiral pattern beginning on the north bank of the river Siene. A little planning ahead can help you navigate the areas of Paris and how to get to those must see sights on your list. Getting around Paris is somewhat easy once you have decided on the mode of transport that best suits you. If you are somewhat fit and enjoy walking then Paris is a great city to explore on foot,…
