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Edinburgh

Edinburgh Tips: Must-See And Must-Do Sights And Attractions

…including St Margaret’s Chapel, the Royal Palace, the Great Hall, Scottish National War Memorial and the National War Museum of Scotland. Camera Obscura. This is the oldest visitor attraction in Edinburgh. It opened in 1835. In addition to the unique camera that through the use of mirrors gives you view around the city, there are also various interactive activities and things to do. It is not the most exciting attraction, in my view, but is such a…

HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

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HEALTH TIPS WHEN TRAVELLING: avoiding the Cheryl Cole and more…

…have a journey to make and toilets are not always at hand. Always read the label and remember to rehydrate with water and rehydration salts, or sports drinks if you have diarrhoea.” On their site they have this travel hotspot thing: Find out more about Travellers’ Diarrhoea What are your tips? Add a comment on the blog or email and I will add: [email protected] ——————————————————– Sign up now to get updates from Gary Bembridge: Tips for Travell…

HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

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HILTON MILLENIUM HOTEL, NEW YORK, USA: noisy due to ground zero building

…it on this trip. The hotel is right next to the famous Century 21 discount label department store and an easy 10 minute walk to South Street Sea Port area with its shops and museums and the major drop off and pick up for the round Manhattan bus tours. But overall, it is not a very handy destination for tourists as far from the shopping areas and Central Park etc. Overall, I liked the room a lot but the noise of construction did wake me up earlier…

Getting Disembarkation Day Right

Cruise Tips

The Best Way To End Your Cruise: Getting Disembarkation Day Right

…if you are putting your luggage out keep the tear off tag from the luggage label, that will remind you what allocated slot you have and, as some cruise lines require us to show our luggage tag colour to let you off the ship, the allocated time. Finally, when packing, don’t pack the cruise line umbrella, dressing gown, binoculars or other bits and pieces around the cabin. You will likely be charged for those and often at a much higher amount than i…

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

Cruise Tips / Norway

These 7 Things Throw Norwegian Fjords Cruisers Every Time!

…ke design. And of course, they have trolls everywhere. Always check on the label where they’re made. I would stress again that Norway is very expensive. The currency is the Norwegian kroner, and because it’s not the Euro, the exchange rate is more complicated, it’s easy to get confused about how much you’re paying. Make sure you understand it. On the plus side, many of the souvenir shops will take Euros and some will take dollars or UK Sterling. I…

I Tried the World's “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line

Cruise Tips

I Tried the World’s “Most Popular Small Ship Cruise” Line: Windstar Cruises

…ut the overall dress code was very relaxed. This was not a flashy designer label for dinner experience, it was more like when I have been on an expedition cruise. In short, were what you bring and wear was low on the list. Personal Feel The third thing was with a maximum of 312 guests and 200 crew. People said they liked that they got to know the crew and vice versa. They liked always being called by name. As the same crew would man lunch, dinner,…

PODCAST 20: Sabi Sands Game Reserve (SOUTH AFRICA)

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PODCAST 20: Sabi Sands Game Reserve (SOUTH AFRICA)

…he western sector of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. We’re close to the Kruger National Park, which is in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. We have our own private airstrip here. It takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes from Johannesburg International airport flying by a single engine aircraft, or 30 minutes from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (KMIA). You can also come by road from KMIA, and this will take about 2.5 hours. We suggest you arrive by 1pm –…

BANGKOK, THAILAND (Podcast and show notes)

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BANGKOK, THAILAND (Podcast and show notes)

…splay room, a glassware display room and an ivory display room. 5. Bangkok National Museum http://www.thailandmuseum.com/thaimuseum_eng/bangkok/history.htm This museum, considered the largest in Southeast Asia, houses a vast collection of antiquities including prehistoric art, murals, bronzes, exhibits from other Asian countries and ceremonial carriages used by royal families. The history of the National Museum Bangkok dates back to 1874 when His…

Finland

Helsinki Tips For Travellers : Must-Do and Must-See Sights and Attractions

…ble amount of museums. These include the city museum, architecture museum, National Museum, design museum, theater museum, photography museum, national history museum, sports museum and cultures museum. Short Trips If you don’t want to spent time in Helsinki, you can go on a day trip to Tallinn. There are a couple of options including Tallinn Link and Eckero Line. These run up to seven times a day and transport you the 50 miles across the bay. Loc…

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Taipei Taiwan (Revisited) – Tips For Travellers Podcast #231

…pei 101. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, with the National Concert Hall and National Theatre in same park complex. Presidential Office Building. National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Longshan Temple, Xingtian Temple and Dalongdong Baoan Temple. National Palace Museum. Taipei Zoo. Shinlin Night Market. Din Tai Fung Restaurant (my notes) Resources: Taipei City Government site: http://english.gov.taipei Taipei Metro: http://english.metro.taipei You Bike…

Oulanka National Park Finland

Finland

Visit Finland Tips : 10 Things Every Traveller Should Know About Their Wilderness!

…like hiking with huskies, canoeing and white water rafting in the Oulanka National Park. Horse riding and mountain bike trails and safaris are also available. Northern Lights. You are often likely to see the Northern Lights. Although it is not one of the prime locations. Bears. There are an estimated 200 Brown Bears, who avoid humans and so travellers can safely hike and camp. It is possible to buy licenses to shoot bears during the season but nu…