It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but when it comes to understanding the soul of an entire nation, there may be no better way than to attend a major sporting event. After all, visiting the great art galleries and museums while abroad will only allow a tourist a […]
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Travelling abroad has a great deal to recommend it, but one of the very best things it can provide is a chance to try something completely new. Sand surfing, also known as sandboarding, is a recreational activity that cannot be experienced in many areas of the world. To try sand surfing for themselves, tourists must […]
Read MoreOne of the benefits of travel has always been the chance to experience alternate modes of living. Hundreds of years ago, this tended to refer mostly to cultural differences. In the modern age, however, technological differences can be just as profound, even when traveling exclusively in Europe. This is because not all European nations are […]
Read MoreA gap year experience is frequently touted as beneficial because it can help young people to promote themselves more effectively when it comes to university entrance or when they enter the job market. These are significant advantages, to be sure, but they are far from the only benefits that result from living abroad. Instead, a […]
Read MoreIn the land of make-believe and fairy tales, the idea of doing Walt Disney World on a budget might seem to be stretching the imagination a little too far, however with some advance planning, and an eye for a bargain, it’s perfectly possible to have a great vacation at a relatively affordable cost. Here are […]
Read MoreInterested in dance? Why not organise a holiday that focuses not on the natural wonders or cuisine of each nation visited, but instead concentrates on learning about traditional forms of dance? Although moving in choreographed ways in time with music seems to be a universally popular human trait, this impulse is expressed very differently from […]
Read MoreA tour of the world’s greatest waterfalls is both a way to get close to nature and to visit a great variety of fascinating nations on nearly every continent on the planet. Europe: Detifloss, Iceland Iceland is famous for its volcanoes, but nature lovers will be particularly impressed with the size and strength of Detifloss, […]
Read MoreSome people like to go on holiday in order to rest and relax. Others, however, live for the thrill of danger and love to find new ways in which to risk life and limb. Few activities can meet this desire quite as well as travel abroad, since foreign nations often offer opportunities for adventure that […]
Read MoreThe typical gap year traveller embarks on a voyage of discovery just before entering university or the work force – a time when marriage and family are usually still in the future. It is becoming increasingly common, however, for people to take a gap year later in life. Gap year travellers in their mid-20s and […]
Read MoreMountain climbing used to be a sport only for those who could afford to devote much of their life to the activity. In the last 50 years, however, huge advances in technology and equipment have caused the sport to become a popular weekend and holiday activity for tourists of all types. Amateur climbing in Africa: […]
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