Archive for April, 2010

Malaysia travel guide

By Giselle - Last updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Whether it’s shopping in Kuala Lumpur, lying on an undiscovered beach on the East Coast or trekking through one of the oldest rainforests in the world “Taman Negra”, there is something for everyone in Malaysia Itinerary: Beach: Kuantan-Cherating, Jungle: Taman Negara, City: Kuala Lumpur Kuantan-Cherating We started our Trip on the East Coast, flying with [...]

Hong Kong after you have finished shopping

By Giselle - Last updated: Monday, April 26, 2010

Once you have shopped until you have dropped, been up the Peak Tram and sailed on the Star Ferry, here are some other tips for your visit to Hong Kong! Lunch by the beach If you are going by bus to Stanley Market (which is worth a visit even if it is just to stock [...]

Eyjafjallajokull Volcano

By Holly - Last updated: Monday, April 19, 2010

The impact of a volcano erupting in Iceland and sending ash high up into the atmosphere has had a profound impact on travel. If fact, I assume that the effect is unprecedented with airspace over the UK and Europe being closed for days, and although there have been recent announcements that airspace is scheduled to [...]

Trip to Croatia

By Giselle - Last updated: Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Eastern Europe, the hidden gem of Europe is now emerging as a popular choice for not only the well trodden backpacker, but increasingly the lavish tourist keen to indulge in the culture and scenery of an up-and-coming destination. The first time I headed to Croatia it was a fledgling nation just striking out on its [...]

Holidays in Jamaica

By Giselle - Last updated: Tuesday, April 13, 2010

I travelled to Jamaica with my husband and two small daughters (aged four and one). Our first big holiday away since the girls were born, I was very apprehensive about how well they would be catered for but once in Jamaica there was ‘no problem’. Arriving at Montego Bay Airport we found that Jamaican time [...]

Holidays in Lisbon

By Giselle - Last updated: Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Lisbon is one of Europe’s leading capital cities and has grown considerably in the past few years as a real contender as a must see. I travel to Lisbon every year as my family are originally from Portugal and even though I was born in the UK I absolutely adore my heritage and love going [...]