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4 Essential Planning Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation Experience

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

Going on vacation is something everyone needs to be able to do, and this is something that will allow you to unwind and relax each year. Travel is so important because it can broaden your mind and expose you to other cultures and customs. This is why you need to make sure you take a vacation every year without fail. And there are a lot of aspects that should be planned out in advance before the trip. You have to understand what it takes to have the most complete trip you possibly can, and this means taking steps to plan …

London: The Most Expensive Place For Expats To Rent Properties

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Brooke Verlini

Expats in London spend the most on rental payments in Europe, based on the latest study of rates in different key cities in the continent. On average, a three-bedroom home in the British capital costs around £5,190 per month, according to the ECA International study. Rents in the city have increased mainly because of high prices of residential properties for sale, which eventually slowed down the demand from home buyers. For instance, the cost of an apartment for sale has fallen by more than £10,000 in the last 12 months, as more people prefer to rent cheap accommodation in London. …

How To Ensure Your Dream Holiday Doesn’t Become A Holiday Nightmare

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

Who doesn’t love a good holiday? With time away from the pressures of everyday life, you can rest, unwind, and do things that you wouldn’t normally get to do at home. For many of us, our holidays away are a dream come true, and the highlight of our year. On the other hand… A dream holiday can quickly become a holiday nightmare, especially when considering the factors we will list in this article. It can become the highlight of your year for all of the wrong reasons, with memories that send shivers down your spine instead of warm fuzzy feelings …

10 Beach Activities That Never Go Out of Style

April 25, 2019 by My Travel Backpack

When you buy oceanfront property in Vero Beach and other beaches in FL, you get the chance to enjoy the waters every day. You’ll have that beautiful view all for yourself, and you can take a dip any time you want. Who wouldn’t want such luxury, right? There are many things you can do at the beach, whether you want some family bonding time or want to invite your friends over. Here are the tried-and-tested activities that everybody never gets tired of when they are at the beach: 1. Building Sandcastles Sandcastles and sand sculptures are not only for kids, especially …

3 Things to Expect from Different Vacation Transport Options

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

When you’re all set to go away on vacation and have as many adventures as you can manage in a new land or locale, the first thought in your mind might not be “how am I going to travel around once I get there?” All the same, the transport options you have available to you during your vacation can have a tremendous impact on how the whole experience plays out, what you’re able to do while on your trip, and how you need to plan in advance. Broadly speaking, the three most common ways that people get around when on …

How To Make Camping More Luxurious

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

Camping can be a chance to reconnect with nature, but it can also result in having to sacrifice home comforts. For those that still want to go camping, but also want to maintain a certain level of sophistication, here are a few ways in which you can inject some luxury into your experience. Invest in the right tent If you’ve had a bad experience with tents, it could be time to invest in a luxury tent. Many of these are completely waterproof, secure against the wind and are able to offer the right balance of insulation and ventilation. Such tents …

Why You Should Think About Making Your Vacations Longer

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

Vacations are big deals. They’re a time of your life that you can really kick back and relax, and then get up to all sorts of different activities, and stay out for as long as you want in a city you’re desperate to explore, until the hotel calls for a curfew on you! It’s a time of the year we always look forward to, whether we’re jetting off to the other side of the world or we’re staying at home and opting for various day trips, and it’s something we could do with a little more of our in lives. …

4 Types of Neapolitan-Style Pizza

April 15, 2019April 5, 2019 by Nikolaj Salinger

pizza pasta with tomato sauce and salad bowl

There are many pizza varieties nowadays, but if you have not sunk your teeth into Neapolitan-style pizza yet, then you are missing out a lot. This is a simple pizza style that originated from the Italian city of Naples. It is prepared using fresh and simple ingredients, including fresh basil oil, fresh mozzarella cheese, olive oil, raw tomatoes, and sourdough. The pizza is also cooked at 800 to 900°F temperatures for (at most) 90 seconds, unlike other varieties that are cooked for a long period. Among the defining characteristics of Neapolitan pizza deliveries you can find in Singapore-based restaurants is pizzas that …

How Workaholics Can Effectively Enjoy Their Annual Holiday Breaks

April 15, 2019April 4, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

It’s a sad fact that many people seem to bypass their holidays in favour of working. British Airways has recently released survey results that more than half of the UK workforce does not take advantage of their vacation allowances. Also, the study states that more than 20 million Briton employees do not use up their standard four-day annual work holidays. Since workaholics are now considered a standard and not a sickness in the corporate world, this is an ongoing international trend, and you are losing out if you are one of these individuals. That being said, consider these pointers when …

3 Things You Need To Know Before Visiting Prague For The First Time

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 by Bonnie Rush

Once talked about as one of the ‘undiscovered cities’ in Central Europe, Prague has since become increasingly popular for tourists looking for some olde-world beauty, grand historical architecture, and…erm…very cheap beer. If you are thinking about visiting this city, the largest in the Czech Republic, then we wholeheartedly recommend that you do so. Here are some excellent reasons why you should. However, as a first-time visitor to Prague, there are a few things you ought to know before booking your flight. #1: There is much to see and do There is almost too much to see and do in …