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How to Make Regular International Travel Totally Doable

All of us would LIKE to travel to beautiful and unique destinations all over the globe, but we don’t have the time or money. Right? Wrong. Turns out, international travel is pretty doable, even for people with highly limited budgets and very full schedules. It simply has to be a priority, just like going home for Christmas, just like going back to college, just like meeting up with that old friend once a year. Travel, especially travel through places that are very unlike your own home, is an amazing thing. Here are a few ways to make it happen for…

5 Unmissable Attractions To Visit In London

With a history that stretches back over two millennia, London’s unique character is echoed in the streets, markets, and buildings of this booming metropolis. As one of Europe’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities, it is a vast and diverse place that offers a variety of attractions. With so much on offer, to extract the real flavour of its character, it is important to choose carefully. This list of five of the very best sites that London has to offer will provide any traveller with a real insight into this vibrant and exciting place. It is important to choose carefully what to…

Five Uncommon Irish Attractions to Savour. Book budget hotels.

Five Uncommon Irish Attractions You probably already have a vision of Ireland in your mind. You might be thinking of amazing iconic locations like the Cliffs of Moher or the Giant’s Causeway or maybe the more alcoholic attractions of the Guinness Experience in Dublin. But there are many other more unusual visitor attractions to consider when you come to Ireland on business or pleasure. Make sure you have the perfect, easy base somewhere cheap and clean like Travelodge Ireland and then go off the well-beaten path using this list of five uncommon Irish attractions. Then you can wow your friends…

2016’s Most Underrated Destinations

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For most of us vacation time is hard to come by. So when we finally get to take a vacation we hope to get the most out of our time and money. The travel industry like any other has its trends, each year certain locations fall in and out of style. A savvy traveler knows you can save money and beat the crowds by picking locations that aren’t trending. Here are some of 2016’s most underrated destinations for you and your family’s next vacation. Rajasthan, India Located near both Delhi and Agra (home of the Taj Mahal,) Rajasthan is on many…

What to See in New York if You Have 24 Hours

When you travel long-haul, you very often end up with a lay-over of some sort, unfortunately these lay-overs are usually only for 6 or 7 hours which always seems to be too much time to spend in the airport, but insufficient time to visit the nearest city. If you can, the best case scenario here is to try to get a later flight and give yourself time to visit the lay-over city, take in some sights and give yourself time to relax before the next leg of your journey. Recently I had a lay-over in New York and did exactly…

Must Try Street Food from Around the World

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One of the joys of traveling is eating. There is no better way to learn about a new culture than through their food. While going out restaurants in a foreign country can sometimes be a rip-off , eating street food is usually the best way to find authentic and affordable food while traveling, not to mention the tastiest! Here is some must try street food from around the world. Som Tum Thailand is famous for its street food. From curries to the infamous phad thai, Thai food is world renown for its bold flavors. One of the most popular Thai dishes is Som…