A collection of 25 cool places to visit around the world featuring photographs from National Geographic. Grand Canyon Everyone needs to visit the Grand Canyon in their lifetime. The steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in Arizona State of United States in an awe inspiring spectacle and one of the greatest natural sights on Earth. Nearly 5 million people…
Some friends of mine recently came back from volunteer work abroad via ICS and wanted me to spread the word of the great work that’s being done and of course I’d love to. I had heard of ICS but for those who haven’t, ICS is a UK government-funded development programme. It’s open to 18 to 25-year-olds from all backgrounds to…
Da Nang, largest port city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam, is worth visiting due to its tropical climate, breathtaking scenery, exquisite cuisine and historic monuments. Vietnam’s fifth largest city, overlooking the turquoise waters of the South China Sea, is one of the major commercial, educational and cultural centres of the Socialist Republic and has become a popular tourist…
What do Canyonlands, Rockaway Beach, Windham Mountain and the Shawangunk Ridge have in common? Well, aside from being prominent outdoor resorts and adventure locations in Northern America, they were also recently bound by an innovative marketing effort from major sports and outdoor clothing brand The North Face. The see #seeforyourself campaign used an iconic New York mini cab to traverse…
Our time on this planet is short and it’s easy to get caught up in the day to day routine of life, so much so that we forget to make the most of our lives. This is why creating a bucket list is a great idea. By writing a list of all the things that we want to accomplish during…
Let’s face it: some people like their winter vacations to be calm, peaceful getaways. They enjoy curling up in a lodge and having hot cocoa while looking out the window at a beautiful snowy landscape. Without a doubt, this sport was not intended for homebodies! Heli skiing in BC (British Columbia) is an unforgettable experience for adventurers! This new and…
A great summer holiday can live forever in the memories of you and your family. However having great family holiday means planning ahead of time to insure that as less time possible is spent dealing with situations that could have been avoided with proper planning. If you are planning on a family holiday in Orlando Florida and hitting the Disney…
Attracting an annual count of over 2 million visitors, Gran Canaria is one of the most popular isles in the Canary Islands archipelago. Affectionately known as the ‘miniature continent’ due to its diverse range of climates and landscapes, Gran Canaria definitely isn’t short on tourist attractions. From the lush green forest of the mountainous hinterland to the eclectic vibrancy of…
It doesn’t have to be a long wait to put on your skies to maintain or improve your skills if you make use of an indoor centre. Many of the slopes consist of genuine snow and their perfect conditions allow for learning twice as quickly as outdoors. So to help you prepare physically and impress the next time you hit…
New Zealand is most certainly a family-friendly destination that kids will remember with fondness and joy. It’s a relatively small country, divided into two main island groups; North and South, both with unique travel/vacation spots. New Zealand’s weather and climate are major factors to consider. Transport options include hiring a motorhome (most popular), hire car, trains, buses and taxis are…