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Travel is Officially Cheaper

  • February 5, 2013
  • Jules
Its official! Holiday prices are lower than last year! In fact travelling this year promises cheaper travel with massive savings on foreign getaways. More than three quarters of international holidays…
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Top 7 Most Dangerous Airport Landings in the World

  • February 3, 2013
  • Jules
Pilots are an incredibly skilled bunch as this selection of truly hair raising and downright dangerous airport landings show. We’ve scoured YouTube to bring you the standout videos that make…
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Guide to the 5 Biggest Oceans and Their Islands

  • January 25, 2013
  • Jules
In days gone by, before air travel was invented, sea travel was the only way to get overseas. Legendary explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Sir Francis Drake travelled the…
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Guide to the European Capital of Culture Cities 1985 to 2013

  • December 27, 2012
  • Jules
Being awarded the prestigious European Capital of Culture tag is highly coveted and has the power to catapult a little known town or city into the limelight. It’s an opportunity…
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10 Biggest Islands In The World

  • August 14, 2009
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A bit of trivia to round off the week, with the Top 10 biggest islands in the world: 1. Greenland2. New Guinea – Papua New Guinea/Indonesia3. Borneo – Malaysia/Indonesia/Brunei4. Madagascar5.…
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Top 10 Highest Mountains In The World

  • July 24, 2009
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If you were ever curious where the top 10 highest mountains are in the world, then look no further! If you enjoy a trekking and climbing holiday then you could…
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Top 10 Greatest Waterfalls

  • July 20, 2009
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Where is the greatest waterfall in the world, based on the average flow? And did you know that although Khone in Laos only made number 5 on the list, it…
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The 10 Best Cities In The World

  • July 13, 2009
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If you could choose to live in any city in the world, where would it be and why? Mercer have just published their Quality of Living 2009 list, where a…
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Top 10 Smallest Countries In The World

  • July 8, 2009
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How many of the smallest countries in the world can you name – without peeking at our list first? They may be small but there are some beautifully formed countries…
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The 12 Most Beautiful Beer Labels Around The World [PICS]

  • July 1, 2009
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Just about every country in the world worships the awesome beverage of beer! But the question is, which country has the most beautiful beer labels in the world? Time to…
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