Europe
Keep Calm and Save Money: 9 Ways to Pinch the Pennies in England this Summer
Some say that travelling to England for a family vacation is expensive, but that doesn’t mean that you should dump it from your bucket list! Using a few of these money-saving tips and tricks will allow you to make the best of your next UK vacation – without breaking the bank.
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You’re Going to Europe? Here are 5 Things You Can’t Leave Without!
Ah Europe! The land of history and culture! One could spend years touring Europe and still not have enough time to take it all in! The things that make Europe so unique, however, means you should be prepared for your vacation before your plane lands. Here are five things you’ll
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Disappearing Landmarks: 5 Must-See Spots to Visit While You Still Can!
These 5 disappearing landmarks deserve a spot on every must-see list! The small island nation of Malta was rocked when the iconic Azure Window collapsed on March 8th, 2017. The rocky arch by the sea was featured in the holiday pictures of thousands of tourists, bright blue sea framed perfectly
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Green Light! Go Green for St Patrick’s Day
Green beer is so passe! This year for St. Patrick’s Day, what about a green Coliseum in Rome, or green Niagara Falls? Tourism Ireland is spreading the green of their emerald isle throughout the world in a “global greening” bid to entice you for a visit or call you home.
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48 hours of Family Fun in Belfast, Northern Ireland
While you probably wouldn’t condone your kids watching Game of Thrones, you should definitely take them to the fantastic land where it’s filmed. Northern Ireland is spectacularly beautiful with landscapes like nowhere else on earth. And of course, the capital Belfast should be the centerpiece of your trip. Here are
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From Komodo Dragons to Volcanic Islands: Five Top Travel Trends for 2017
“Travelling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller”. That quote is from the 13th century traveller and geographer, Ibn Battuta – who at the age of 22 embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca that turned into a lifelong journey around North Africa. On Battuta’s eventual return home, the Sultan of
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5 Reasons to Stay in a Youth Hostel on Your Next Family Vacation
Do you remember the youth hostels of your backpacking days? The accommodation was basic. And the rules? Bring your own bedsheets, wear flip-flops in the shower – and have fun! Now that you’re all grown up and can actually afford a decent hotel, you may not have considered booking into a
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Vacation Homework – What to Read, Watch and Listen to Before You Go!
The usual pre-vacation research can be somewhat tedious. Hotel accommodations and car rentals and maps may be a must, but It’s time to infuse some fun into the process. What better way to do that than a bit of twist on the usual to-do list. Go ahead and pore over
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Studying Abroad with MEI International Academy: Where Teenagers Live it to Learn it
It was the Face Time call that had me in tears. Sorrow? Joy? It was both. I missed my daughter terribly. She was in her hotel room with the busy streets of Paris out the window. It was week two of her summer adventure and she was loving it. Stories
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London Calling – A High-Low view of the UK’s Capital!
Whenever I start planning a trip, I fall into a weird, momentary trap, where I think I can travel like Britney Spears: unlimited Cristal in first-class, high-end luxury suites and hand-fed truffle oil tartare by a Michelin-star chef for dinner. Here’s how it usually plays out: my kids fight over
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