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Most Dangerous Holiday Destinations for Summer 2013

If you prefer your holidays vanilla rather than wild and messy, then these ‘dangerous’ destinations are not for you! Envisage mind-numbing hangovers, pain-inducing sunburn, seriously stained clothing and more stubbed…

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Travel Resources

Richard Branson’s Tips on Writing the Perfect Travel Complaint Letter

Aviation magnate Richard Branson has shared a particularly sarcastic letter of complaint on his blog, which he says ‘tickled’ him. The letter was to the airline LIAT, in which Branson’s…

Sea Dog Tales

Top 7 Most Dangerous Airport Landings in the World

Pilots are an incredibly skilled bunch as this selection of truly hair raising and downright dangerous airport landings show. We’ve scoured YouTube to bring you the standout videos that make…

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Sea Dog Tales

7 Signs that a last minute holiday is not right for you

Does the thought of throwing a few clothes into a suitcase and heading into the great unknown with no prior research and planning spark your wanderlust or fill you with…

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Action & Adventure

Top 10 Weird sports from around the world

The 2012 Olympics ended on a spectacular high but many people are now left with a giant sport-shaped hole in their life. Do not fear, we’ve compiled a list of…

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A guide to strange Asian delicacies

A trip through Asia will be an incredibly enlightening trip and one way to immerse yourself fully into the local culture is to try the cuisine on offer. Skip the…

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World Events and Festivals

Most Dangerous Holidays In The World

Finally, you get to leave the kids with the grandparents. Your wife (or husband) has finally agreed to do something with this year’s holiday. Three years ago, you roasted at…

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Action & Adventure

Mysterious Monster Sightings – Part 1

On the eve of April Fools Day, a string of reported grizzly bear sightings roaming Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk in the UK have been exposed as a hoax. Several people reported…

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Top 10 Crazy Complaints from Travellers

Time for a quick round-up of the most crazy, and sometimes weird, complaints that holidaymakers have made to their travel agents and as reported by ABTA. These are our particular…

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Most Dangerous Holiday Destinations for Summer 2013

Richard Branson’s Tips on Writing the Perfect Travel Complaint Letter

Top 7 Most Dangerous Airport Landings in the World

7 Signs that a last minute holiday is not right for you

Top 10 Weird sports from around the world

A guide to strange Asian delicacies

Most Dangerous Holidays In The World

Mysterious Monster Sightings – Part 1

Top 10 Crazy Complaints from Travellers

Discovering Vietnam – The Most Spectacular Landscapes

Essential Tips for a Flawless Trip to Vietnam

How To Get Around Paris: A 2023 Guide

How to Get a Discount on Train Tickets when Travelling between Manchester and London

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