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Craco, Italy: Ghost Town
Considering that it's a completely abandoned ghost town, Craco has seen a good amount of activity in recent years thanks to film & TV companies, occasional religious festivals and of course, visiting travellers. As you can see from the map below, it's located in...
The Oldest Vegetarian Restaurant in the World
I never really think of Switzerland as being a pioneer in vegetarian cuisine. Yet the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant is in Zurich - the Hiltl Restaurant which opened in 1897. It's still in business today - in fact, there are several locations now throughout...
Airbnb: #weaccept
In February 2017, Airbnb released the video you see below. It was shown during the Superbowl and the text reads: “We believe no matter who you are, where you’re from, who you love or who you worship, we all belong. The world is more beautiful the more you accept."...
Fly in a Spitfire: The Ultimate Adventure
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for history buffs, aviation fans and those who are interested in the history of the Second World War. At time of writing, there are only eight of these iconic WW2 Spitfires TR9s still in existence and yes, you can experience a...
Qualia: Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef
You'll find everything you need at the Qualia Hotel. But more about that in a moment. For now, let's set the scene with some beautiful images that are much more descriptive than I will ever be. I'm sure that you're like me and can picture yourself there enjoying the...
Road Trip Accessories: Suaoki for your Battery
One of the strange curiosities of road trips is the way that your car battery is perfect when you're at home but suddenly, when you're on a road trip and right when you really don't need problems, the battery dies on your car. Why this happens I've no idea but...
Sun Cruise Resort and Yacht: South Korea
It looks as though a cruise ship has somehow managed to perch itself on the top of a cliff, doesn't it? Well, it's actually a building that was created to emulate a cruise ship, located in Jeongdongjin on the east coast of South Korea. It first opened its doors - or...
Airbnb Hosts: Make the Most of the New Host Boost
If you're a new host on Airbnb, it's a good idea to make the most of the 'new host boost' that you'll get when you first add your listing to the site. WHAT IS THE AIRBNB NEW HOST BOOST? Airbnb wants to encourage you to keep hosting with them so in order to do this,...
The Quirky, Kitschy Don Q Hotel: Dodgeville
I love finding unusual places to stay and the Don Q - located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin - is certainly one of the strangest in the United States. And it's not easy to describe...The first thing you'll notice when you arrive is the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter which is...
The Ultimate Vacuum Cleaner for your Vacation Rental
If you rent out a room or apartment on Airbnb or a similar service, I imagine that one of your biggest headaches is cleaning. I recently purchased the answer to my cleaning problems. Its the Dyson V6 cord-free vacuum. I never imagined that I'd get excited about a...
Where to Stay: Katikies Hotel, Santorini
Santorini is a small Greek island set in sparkling seas. It's an almost magical place and one of he most popular and fascinating places on the island is Oia. And one of the best accommodation you will find there is the Katikies Hotel. Santorini is best known for its...
Would You Stay in a Hostel?
Years ago, I would have never considered staying in a hostel. The thought of shared bathrooms, bedrooms with bunk beds sleeping several people, noisy teenagers and. let's face it, low-quality accommodation. But wow, how things have changed. Today I have many hostels...
Where to Stay: Budget Accommodation in London
If I told you that you could enjoy accommodation in London at a budget price but with the advantages of a luxurious swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, wifi and even breakfast you'd probably think I was joking. But it's true. You'll be staying in a great location with all...
Travel is Good For Your Health
Deep down, we all know which lifestyle choices are good for us. And many of us will admit that we know full well that we're not living the healthiest life we can. We know that we should be eating better, getting more exercise - but the trouble is that life gets in the...
The Dragonfly Maze: Bourton-on-the-Water
Bourton-on-the-Water is a village in Southern England - under a hundred miles from central London. Although the place is merely a village, there are several good reasons to visit but the one that excites me the most is the Dragonfly Maze, created by artist (and...
The World’s Most Romantic Destinations: Book Review
You don't need an excuse to celebrate love. It may be that you're planning a romantic getaway with your partner just so that the two of you can enjoy being together. Or your trip might have a romantic purpose behind it such as your destination wedding, a proposal or...
Aurora Express B & B: Fairbanks, Alaska
When Susan Wilson decided she wanted to buy a caboose and have it on the land by her home, husband Mike didn't bat an eyelid - unlike most husbands, I would think. But things didn't stop there. Before long the couple have several railway carriages on their property....
Where to Stay: Wigwam Motels
Today, it's quite the thing to stay in yurts or enjoy glamping experiences. But in the 1930s and 40s seven motels were built in various places in the USA and luckily, three of them still survive. Based on the tipi, these motels consist of groups of concrete and steel...
New Airbnb Hosts: Are You Really Ready?
It's a wonderful feeling. You've prepared your apartment or room in your home and made it ready for Airbnb guests. You've taken some lovely photographs of the place and uploaded them to your listing page. You've spent ages writing about your accommodation on the site,...
La Balade des Gnomes: Durbuy, Belgium
Why stay in an ordinary hotel when you could stay in a Trojan Horse with the most individual rooms? Located in the Luxembourg province of Belgium, this extraordinary bed and breakfast started life as a fantastic restaurant. And fantastic really is the word to describe...
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