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Apr152017 by Herman DahlNo Comments

Our Three Favourite Bike Routes in the World

It wasn’t too long ago that riding a bike was one of the more unfashionable things you could do but with governments keen to push green living, the amount of cycling commuters is now quite frankly staggering. It could be said that this is one of the reasons why there has been a huge increase in interest in biking holidays, with couples in particular keen to hit exotic locations and see the sights with their bike. Bearing the above in mind, we’ve now compiled a list of our three favourite bike track locations in the world. Admittedly, it’s going to be difficult for you to ditch the traditional beach holiday for one of these options, but just be aware that the hobby is turning into a global phenomenon and taking your bike on your travels is now becoming one of the more fashionable things to ...

Apr152017 by Herman DahlNo Comments

Tips for Enjoying the Glastonbury Festival

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If you want to experience the true spirit of an English music festival, then you won’t want to miss the Glasto festival. This summer music festival is the world’s largest. The festival started as a three-day hippie fest, but the festival has continued every year, and is now a place for new bands to make it big as well as a place or old favorites to live their glory days. Here you will find hundreds of varied acts, including Bowie, Massive Attack, The Smiths, Radiohead, Dylan, Blur, Bjork, and a whole lot more bands and singers than you’ve ever heard of.The scene: Don’t be surprised at what you find at the festival. This event takes place over 900 acres of farmland, and just like a farm, it is bound to get messy! Whether it is mud from the rain or simply trash and leftovers from the n...

Apr152017 by Herman DahlNo Comments

Magic: The Gathering Tournaments Around the World

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Since its introduction in 1993, Magic: The Gathering, the role-playing card game set in a fictional world of wizards and magic, has accumulated a massive following of players and has become one of the most popular card games in the world. And it’s no longer simply a game to play with friends at home—international tournaments exist that allow players to test their skills against formidable players and card collectors. Here is a list of some of the largest Magic tournaments, set in some of the biggest cities around the globe.The World Magic Cup Sponsored by the creators of Magic, this tournament is one of the biggest of its kind. Taking place in Amsterdam, this event allows individuals to team up with other players of their nationality with the hopes of earning the title ‘World Magic Cu...

Apr152017 by Herman DahlNo Comments

Trying Things in Thailand

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Thailand, with its clear blue seas, white, sandy beaches and abundant, exotic marine life is by far one of my top destinations to visit. When I first decided to travel to the Land of Smiles.Songkran Try to visit Thailand during Songkran, the Thai New Year! It’s absolutely insane and so much fun! From Thai locals to tourists, everyone goes out onto the streets to soak each other with water guns and buckets, only really stopping for a swig of refreshing Chang. This is bound to be any tourist’s highlight on a Thailand stop. Tip: you have to consider hotel booking now because it gets pretty crowded and most hotels, if not all, are fully booked during the festivities. The Nightlife Thailand is notorious for the array of mind-boggling night time activities. From the well-known Full Moon P...

Apr152017 by Herman DahlNo Comments

Five Expert Tips For Getting Started In Travel Writing

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For those who have the opportunity, getting involved in travel writing can be an experience that provides you with lasting worldwide memories whilst also sharpening your skills as a writer. Travel writing is quite different to other kinds of writing that you may have attempted before, so the best course of action to take before you begin is to read through a few tips and hints for how to get started in the right direction. Luckily for you, we have compiled some of the most useful words of advice to peruse right here. Begin your travel-writing journey with our five expert tips for getting started in this special and exciting sector.Find A Niche There are literally thousands of pieces of travel writing online, so to make yours stand out you need to find a niche within your travels. Whet...

Apr152017 by Herman DahlNo Comments

Most Popular CNG Cars in India – AutoPortal lists

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As petrol and diesel prices are on the higher side, car buyers in India are going for cheaper fuel such as CNG and LPG. Among these two alternate fuels, CNG is more popular as it more economical to run and availability.Tata Nano GenX XM CNG Tata’s Nano CNG eMax is the cheapest CNG car in the country and is priced between Rs 2.00 lakhs and Rs 2.91 lakhs (ex-showroom). This car is powered by a 626 cc engine generating 33 Ps of peak power at5500 rpm and a maximum torque of 45 Nn at 3500 rpm. This is India’s most fuel efficient car returning 36 km per kg. Maruti Alto 800 This CNG hatchback is priced between Rs 2.53 lakhs and 3.69 lakhs (ex-showroom). This car is powered by a 796 cc engine which generates a peak power of 47 Ps at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 60 Nm at 3,500 rpm. Maru...

Apr152017 by Jamie SheetsNo Comments

6 Mistakes Travellers Often Do

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There are mistakes we often do, when planning to visit other countries.They don’t inform their bank: Travellers often fail to inform their banks and credit card issuers about their upcoming plan to visit other countries. Identity theft and fraud are at an all time high. We could be unpleasantly surprised when the dreaded word “Denied” pops up on the ATM machine. This could happen because the banking system detects our presence in other country and it suspects that our account is being accessed by malicious individuals in different countries. This will help us to avoid embarrassment and troubles when buying things from local merchants. They overpack: Overpacking is a common mistake that people do. When we go to popular destinations areas, we could find people carry very large bac...

Apr152017 by Jamie SheetsNo Comments

Travelling In Jamaica

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Jamaica is like a green jewel basking in the warm turquoise water of the Caribbean. It offers many exotic types of scenery and reminds us of the old colonization era. We can see remnants of the island’s rich history. Visiting Jamaica is also about enjoying old Spanish heritage. Spanish Town is the former capital of Jamaica and we will have an idea what made Europeans enthusiastic about colonizing the Caribbean. There are many old buildings in the Spanish Town, such as the St. Jago de la Vega cathedral. We could take many pictures in the town square to get a glimpse of the colonial architecture.Negril is a good place to visit if we have passion for marine activities, such as fishing, sailing and scuba diving. It has a bustling nightlife and there are many small shops that can keep touri...