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What are Alberghi Diffusi?
What is an albergho diffuso? If you're looking for a vacation experience with a difference then these accommodations in Italy might be just what you're looking for.Almost thirty years before Airbnb made famous its 'live like a local' concept and slogan, that's exactly...
Why Do Brazilians Speak Portuguese?
Brazil is only one of ten countries that have Portuguese as their official language. Portuguese is one of the top ten spoken languages in the world (it's difficult to get an exact figure) and yet Portugal, like England that spawned one of the most used languages in...
Take a trip on the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world
Built in 1946 to replace another vessel of the same name which was sunk during WW2 the Paddle Steamer Waverley is the only seagoing, passenger-carrying paddle steamer in the world and now operates passenger excursions around the British coast with the ability to carry...
EatWith: Dine Like a Local
Two of the joys of travel? Food and people. Many years ago I ran a discussion forum online and in one thread we were discussing our favourite travel memories. For so many of us, those special memories involved eating wonderful meals with new friends. When this was...
Stocking your Airbnb: The Bathroom
If you're just starting out as an Airbnb host or if you're an experienced host looking for the best products for your bathroom, then we'd like to introduce you to our favourite bathroom goods. Your bathroom is an important part of your guests' stay with you. Its...
Oxford: The Pitt Rivers Museum
This strange but totally fascinating place is a must when you're visiting Oxford in England. There are so many things to see and do in the area and the Pitt Rivers Museum - which is hidden away - should definitely be on your list. The exhibits are weirdly wonderful,...
Basecamp: Bonn, Germany
If you're looking for somewhere really different - and truly inexpensive - in Bonn, Germany, then take a look a Basecamp. It's not a hotel, or a hostel or even a campsite. Basecamp consists of a selection of quirky accommodations located in a vast warehouse. You can...
Take a drive into the heart of Scotland’s ‘Hollow Mountain’
Lying at the head of Loch Awe, Scotland longest freshwater loch, you will find a most curious thing - a ‘hollow mountain’. Ben Cruachan, one of Scotland’s Munros (mountains over 3000 feet) is home to the only underground pumped storage hydroelectric power station in...
Paris: Harry’s New York Bar
I don't know about you but one of the joys of travelling - for me - is finding bars and cool places to eat. And this is particularly the case when those places have a history. Harry's New York Bar in Paris is an excellent example. The place was opened in 1911 and a...
Let Rabbie take you on a tour of Scotland
No, not Rabbie Burns, Rabbie’s Tours! Taking a tour of Scotland in one of Rabbie’s minibuses is an excellent way to see the country. Departing from either Edinburgh, Glasgow or Inverness Rabbie’s will get you up close and personal with what makes Scotland so appealing...
Historic Hotels: The Ritz, Paris
If you ever have a money-is-no-object moment, then for the height of luxury look no further than the Hôtel Ritz Paris. You'll be following in the footsteps of the rich and famous - and the infamous. This luxury hotel first opened its doors in 1898 and since that time...
Travel Gift Cards
There are many great gift ideas for travellers but how about helping your recipient to afford the travel itself? These days, more and more of us are looking for experiences rather than products to clutter up our lives and our homes so giving travel as a gift is an...
Where to Stay: Oxford University
Oxford is an amazing place - and only about 60 miles from London - so if you're looking for accommodation in the area it's unlikely that you'll beat staying in one of the university buildings there. These bed and breakfast accommodations are the actual rooms that the...
Stay in a Wine Barrel! Switzerland
If you're looking for a different accommodation experience to add to your wishlist, then why not stay in a wine barrel? It sounds strange but it's true. Barrels that one held 8000 litres of wonderful wine can now become your 'hotel' located right on a vineyard in...
Why Airbnb Reviews Matter
As you know, Airbnb is a service that is run on trust. The guest trusts that the host will provide them with pleasant accommodation and the host, in turn, trusts that his or her guest will be respectful of their property and possessions. With this in mind, both the...
Visiting Glasgow? You just have to see Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city and the UK’s third largest (and once known as ‘the second city of the empire’), has many fine art galleries and museums but one of the most popular is undoubtedly Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum which houses one of Europe's great...
Jetsetter: Hotel Discount Travel Club
Have you heard about Jetsetter? It's a completely free-to-join online travel club that offers its members some incredible deals on hotel accommodation throughout the world. Every day, new deals are added to the site offering great prices on various fabulous hotels....
Take a tour of Scotland on this luxurious train
If you are thinking of taking a vacation in Scotland and want to do it in style then you couldn’t do better than spending a few days travelling on the ultimate in luxury rail transport - the Belmond Royal Scotsman. Not to be confused with the Royal Scot or the Flying...
Australia’s Surfing Secret
If you're a complete beginner at surfing - or even an expert - you'll be sure to enjoy this eight day Australian surf tour which includes several days at a remote and secret surf beach camp. Your adventure will start in Sydney and you'll have time to explore the city...
Movie Locations: Groundhog Day
Although the 1993 movie Groundhog Day was set in Punxsutawney (which I can't even begin to pronounce) it was actually filmed in Woodstock, Illinois. And if you visit the place there are several places you can see that were featured in the film (many even have plaques)...
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