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VICTORIA FALLS REVIEW, BUNGEE JUMPING AND MORE. A guide to possibly the most stunning place in the world

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VICTORIA FALLS REVIEW, BUNGEE JUMPING AND MORE. A guide to possibly the most stunning place in the world

…wonderful and special place. The Falls were named by Livingstone after his queen, and interestingly after Independence the Falls were not renamed as much of the places were after countries in the region gained independence. Neither was Livingstone (which had been called Constitution Hill at one point and was even the capital for a while). And as it is quite expensive to get to for travellers from Europe, Asia and the Americas it has remained large…

Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

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Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia

…wonderful and special place. The Falls were named by Livingstone after his queen, and interestingly after Independence the Falls were not renamed as much of the places were after countries in the region gained independence. Neither was Livingstone (which had been called Constitution Hill at one point and was even the capital for a while). And as it is quite expensive to get to for travellers from Europe, Asia and the Americas it has remained large…

Caribbean Cruise / Cruise Ship / Cruise Tips And Advice / Journeys / Norwegian Fjords / transportation

Cruise Tips And Advice: Main Cruise Types and Destinations To Consider

…ips and Advice: The Main Cruise Types and Destinations To Consider! Cunard Queen Victoria in Rotterdam Holland I will cover the main cruise types in order of what I think are the best for people new to cruising, or looking for new cruise ideas: “Taster Cruise” These are a must if you are considering a cruise and unsure if cruising is for you. They are mostly to help ensure the cruise line is the right one for you. Cruise lines are so different in…

Caribbean / Caribbean Cruise / Destinations / Journeys

Caribbean Islands. 3 More Amazing Things About This Incredible Part Of the World.

…recent 2 week visit while cruising around some of the islands on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. On this trip I was revisiting St. Kitts and St. Lucia, and was visiting for the first time the islands of Dominica, St. Maarten and St.Thomas. Discovery #1: Why so many islands in the Caribbean are called “Saint” something. Plus at least one Saint that is not a Saint! Many of the islands in the Caribbean are called “Saint” something. It seems that Christopher…

Cruising / transportation

What is the future of cruising? Cruise CEOs Versus Travellers

…d the Britishness, White Star Service and the link to the past through the Queens Grill, Princess Grill and Britannia classes appealing. I like that the Queen Mary 2 is a once off ship, and the only ocean liner versus cruise ship. It is different but fear that it is drifting towards a more normal cruise experience with recent ships. I am really looking forward to trying the independent owned MSC Mediterranean Cruise line to see if they are creatin…

Holland / Rotterdam

Rotterdam Must See Attractions. My Tips for Travellers

…as just a big, industrial city. More recently I visited on cruises on the Queen Victoria and the Queen Mary 2 and attended the TBU Travel Bloggers Unite conference in the city. Each time I managed to explore more and more of the city – coming to appreciate it. Some of my observations about Rotterdam: Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and the second busiest port in the world. Until 2004 it was the biggest port until being ove…

The Ghan

The Ghan Train Celebrates a Decade of Luxury and Adventure

…e chunk of Australia for a month and then just under six weeks on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 from Sydney to Dubai. While away I will be sharing what I see and learn. You can see all the places that I will be visiting tipsfortravellers.com/BigTrip2014 One of the things that I am most excited about – and had a major influence on the route and places I am going to in Australia – is a trip on The Ghan train. This luxurious train travels right through the c…

The Ghan / Trains / transportation

The Ghan Train Australia Review. My impressions and photos of this iconic railway journey

…hop stocked with Ghan souvenirs. The all-inclusive meals are served in the Queen Adelaide dining cars. These are splendid carriages where you are provided with a choice of exquisite dishes and complementary wines. Two stops are made on the journey and excursions included for the two premium classes. Several hours are spent in Alice Springs, deep in the heart of the Australian outback where a number of touring options are offered. Originally create…

British Columbia / canada

The Other Side Of Victoria : A look Beyond Whale-Watching in British Columbia, Canada

…ity over time. Founded in the 1840s by British settlers who named it after Queen Victoria, it grew rapidly during the Canadian Gold Rush as a key port serving the fortune-hunting miners and industry. Later it thrived as the main opium importing and exporting port in North America into the East, until that was abolished in 1908. Due to its comfortable and snow-free climate it eventually became popular with retirees, being unkindly dubbed by the wri…

Australia

Four Seasons Sydney Review : Premier City Harbour Room

…d enjoyed our time at the Four Seasons Sydney before we joined a cruise on Queen Mary 2 in 2014. So when we found ourselves back in the city, this time getting off a cruise on Queen Victoria, we immediately gravitated to the hotel again. It has a great location and is close to the cruise terminal (although with the amount of bags we had we could not really walk to it and had friends pick us up, although last time we used a taxi). It is walkable wi…