Kos, Greece | An Island Guide

Kos is one of Greece’s many islands and is a member of the Dodecanese Island chain in the South Aegean Sea. Measuring about 40km long and varying between 8km and 11km in width, Kos is a fairly flat with one main mountainous region running along the south coast called Mount Dikeos. The island is served… Continue reading Kos, Greece | An Island Guide

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The Grecian Problem – Does The Euro Crisis Make It A Good Or Bad Time To Go Greek?

Anyone who’s watched the news can’t have failed to see the stream of stories about the state of Greece’s economy. The country, currently experiencing some of the greatest political upheaval in many years, is struggling to “balance the books”.  Many Greek people are finding themselves either out of work or working for next to nothing… Continue reading The Grecian Problem – Does The Euro Crisis Make It A Good Or Bad Time To Go Greek?

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Birmingham, England Combines Old And New Architecture Beautifully

The British city of Birmingham is not generally known for it’s beautiful buildings or fascinating architectural sculpture, but perhaps it ought to be. If it’s known at all, it’s as a second city to the more famous capital or for its proximity to the widely known Stratford Upon Avon. Birmingham was known as the workshop… Continue reading Birmingham, England Combines Old And New Architecture Beautifully

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Time To Ditch The Rep And Do Your Own Research

The package holiday is still extremely popular with travelers from most developed European economies. A combination of convenience, price and language barriers often faced when travelling abroad are the primary drivers of this. The insurance cover that agents usually also carry provides a certainty that all elements of a trip will be protected in the… Continue reading Time To Ditch The Rep And Do Your Own Research

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5 Worst Airline Meals

 Food on an airplane can be difficult to swallow and when it comes to most airlines today, they simply miss the mark with their entrees. Let’s face it, when you are given food on an airplane it should be recognizable to most people. When it isn’t most people are hesitant to put it in their… Continue reading 5 Worst Airline Meals

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How To Tip Around The World

cc licensed ( BY NC ND ) flickr photo shared by Cali2Okie (April) Tipping in different parts of the world may sometimes be confusing. It is hard to determine what the particular tipping requirements of a country are. To erase all doubts, here are some tips on tipping around the world: ASIA 1. Cambodia –… Continue reading How To Tip Around The World

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