Most kids go to college right after high school. However, there are some students who prefer to take a year off before going to get their higher education. This is known as a gap year. There is a big debate as to whether a gap year is good for students. Here are some arguments for taking that gap year before…
Do you enjoy spending your holidays doing little more than lie back and soak up the sunshine? If you’re anything like us, you’ll love visiting sun-soaked destinations in Europe where you can make the most of pleasant weather and return home with a glowing tan that will be the envy of all your friends. If you’re considering taking such a…
We’ve always wanted to travel to Costa Rica and visit its famous Volcan Arenal. This is the best-known volcano in Costa Rica and coming here gives you the chance to see the unique natural formation up close. If we were was heading to Costa Rica on a activity holiday, this volcano would be first on our to do list. About…
When it comes to cool paradise islands, The Mamanucas are up there with the most stunning. They are a group of islands in the South Pacific and one of these islands is the tiny uninhabited island of Monuriki (Castaway Island) which was the location for Tom Hanks’s movie Cast Away. There are about 20 islands in the group, basking in…
The capital of Ireland, Dublin is one of the most scenic and historic cities in the world. If you are about to visit Dublin, here are ten things that you absolutely can’t miss. 1) Dublin Castle Dublin has always held significant economic, cultural and military value to the country. With a history as long as Dublin’s, that certainly means there…
Blarney Castle and its famous stone is only around a 15 minute drive from Cork centre, a city I’ve always wanted to explore, so hopefully I’ll get the chance to go one day. There certainly seems a lot to do at the castle, making it well worth venturing outside of Cork’s confines. In fact, there are so many fantastic daytrips…
Cheap holidays to Lanzarote provide a perfect summer destination for your annual vacation. Keep an eye on your spends with cheap package holiday deals and spend the leftovers on some awesome excursions like these following five. Timanfaya Volcano Park The most popular of Lanzarote’s attractions, this unique landscape offers visitors a look at desolation, with barren landscapes, chauffeured tours and…
Also known as Myanmar, Burma is a south-east Asian country that has a real air of mystery about it. Whether it’s somewhere you’re already considering visiting or if you’re putting together an itinerary for travelling during a gap year or career break, you can find out more about it below. We’ve put together a brief introduction to the country…
Although you might be excited about the prospect of seeing Machu Picchu in all its glory, don’t rush your walk on the Inca Trail. While Machu Picchu may be the most famous ruins left by this civilisation, they are far from the only ones tucked away in the Andes. Here’s a guide to some of the fascinating sites you can…
There are many fantastic holiday destinations in Italy, but if you’re searching for somewhere a little further off the beaten tourist track, I think it’s worth looking into what Calabria in the south of the country has to offer. This province is the ‘toe of the boot’ of Italy, with the Ionian Sea lapping its shores on one side and…