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National Geographic recommends my Bangkok Podcast

Bangkok / Thailand / Tips for Travellers / travel podcast

National Geographic recommends my Bangkok Podcast

…tional Geographic site they have a feature called “48 Hours in Bangkok” by Mary Beth La Rue. They list a number of sites, blogs and podcasts. In the podcast section they recommend only one podcast which is the Tips For Travellers Bangkok podcast. The article writes: “In the March 2007 issue of National Geographic Traveler, writer Roy Hamric explores the city in “Bangkok: Asia’s City of Angels.” Use Traveler’s picks of Bangkok’s best blogs, podcast…

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Tallinn Estonia. Tips for Travellers Must See Attractions

…Those of you that follow the Eurovision Song Contest will remember that in 2002, Tallinn hosted the Eurovision Song Contest when Estonia won. It was also European capital of culture in 2011. Estonia is part of the EU and the currency is the Euro. My tips for travellers visiting Tallinn: Getting there Tallinn is a very popular cruise stop and in the summer it’s a busy port. It is about a 15 minute walk from the port area into town, although there…

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Tips for Travellers Travel Video Podcast 110 : Portsmouth Historoc Dockyard

…HMS Victory and a detailed tour of the Mary Rose Museum that opened in May 2013 showing Henry VIII’s flagship battleship. This video takes you on a full tour and gives you a history and commentary. You can subscribe to the Tips for Travellers Video Podcast on iTunes or using the Video Podcast RSS feed. Watch the video podcast using the online player: Please subscribe to the Tips for Travellers Monthly Newsletter and get up offers and freebies as…

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Travel tips 152: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

…t in world Sultan Abdul Samad building – houses supreme and high courts St Mary’s cathedral Royal Selanger Club Nearby is Masjid Jamek – National Mosque built in 1965 and largest in SE Asia – impressive looking building Little India – restaurants and shops but not as in Singapore Shopping Bukt Bitang area – popular shopping area – highest concentration of malls in the city – especially for computers and electronics. Golden triangle in KLCC around…

Travel Icons and Legends: Free eBook and Audio Book Podcast

icons / legends / luxury / Tips for Travellers / transportation / travel / travelers / travellers

Travel Icons and Legends: Free eBook and Audio Book Podcast

…ill feature stories of some of the best known travel icons like the Cunard Queen Elizabeth, Air Force One, Titanic, Orient Express through to travel enablers like the Channel Tunnel. Get your free copy of the Travel Icons and Legends audio book podcast now. You can hear some of the chapters as they are being developed via the free audio book podcast series “Travel Icons and Legends”. You can subscribe to the podcast to get new chapters as they are…

Greece / Kefalonia

Kefalonia Greek Island. History, Holidays, Hotels And Things To Do.

…nd has suffered from various tremors over the years. The strongest being in 2003 (5.3 on Richter Scale) and 2005 (4.9 on Richter Scale). Tips For Travellers Observations? I had a few observations about the island to share before giving you my top tips on how to make sure you get to see and do the absolute “must do” things on Kefalonia: Much more scenic, mountainous and the beaches were more beautiful than I had ever imagined. The island has huge m…

V&A Museum London: Why it is the must see museum in London.

Attraction review / London / museum / UK

V&A Museum London: Why it is the must see museum in London.

…one running in 2012 on “British Design: Innovation in The Modern Age 1948 – 2012” (the 2 years that London has hosted the Olympics). As mentioned, these usually cost around £10 each to enter. Cafe & Restaurant: There is a very large and impressive cafe/ restaurant which has a mixture of modern areas and then grand areas. The decor is breathtaking. There are many stations offering a wide selection of food and drinks. Many years ago, a well meaning…

Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?

broadstairs / england / kent / margate / ramsgate / Tips for Travellers / travel / UK

Thanet in Kent (Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate) revival – time for leisurely exploration?

…on Street and The Vale, both areas colonised by artists and musicians. The Queen Charlotte, a pub, art gallery and occasional pop-up restaurant, which opens only weekend evenings, could be your portal into the local creative community. If you’re after some fresh fish then head directly for Eddie Gilberts. Words of caution, if you’re not an enthusiast for homogenous out-of-town shopping complexes, then steer away from the Westwood Cross. Positioned…

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

Eurostar / Trains / transportation

The Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe: a brief history

…French side. The tunnels under the sea are about 30 meters apart. There are 2 options on using the Channel Tunnel to cross to/ from the UK There are a few options to travel through the tunnel. You can either go on a passenger train, which is Eurostar, which is a completely separate company to the Channel Tunnel company, that depart from London, Paris and Brussels city centre. Or you can go on drive on service, called Eurotunnel Shuttle, close to t…

Things to do in Paris France. My ultimate travel guide for visitors

Destinations / France / Paris

Things to do in Paris France. My ultimate travel guide for visitors

…about 150 metres high) or take elevators up but to get to the top, which is 276 meters high, you have to take an elevator up. There are 2 restaurants, both are expensive: “Altitude 95” which is on the first floor and so called as it is 95 meters above sea level. It looks out over the Seine and the Trocadero and inside of the tower on the other. It’s supposed to be capturing the sense of being an airship above Paris. And it’s quite big. It seats ab…

Telegraph Cruise Show: Ideal for both first time cruisers and experienced ones

cruise / Cruise Ship / cruise show / cruising / telegraph / travel

Telegraph Cruise Show: Ideal for both first time cruisers and experienced ones

…each each. The big show is in London, and it is taking place on weekend of 24 – 25 March. I attended the first day on the Saturday. The show is held at the London Olympia Exhibition centre in West London, which is between Kensington High Street and Hammersmith. The main hall is a stunning building with huge ceiling and large glass features at each end. It is very impressive, and a great venue as it feels open, bright and very grand. The show star…