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LATEST ARTICLES ( 179 )

• Essential Kit for Hiking Mount Kenya

  

  Whilst thousands of people and ‘average tourists’ successfully climb Kilimanjaro every year, that doesn’t mean it’s not a serious undertaking. People often... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Sponsored Video: How Far Would You Go For a Bed

  

  When was the last time you were dying for some home comforts? When I say dying, I don’t mean you just liked the idea of having something: like some nice cheese... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 8 (Mostly) Free Things to Do in Ubud

  

  Ubud is one of those places that I seem to return to like a boomerang. Nestled in the highlands of Bali, the city has a relaxed atmosphere and is a firm... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How Fucking Kick Started a Tourism Industry

  

  Unfortunately you’ve already missed Hell freezing over, but the tabloids caught it. Don’t worry though, there is still the chance to take a detour to Fucking... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Forget Candy Crush, Cure Cancer and Catalogue the African Savanna

  

  Find a cure for cancer while waiting to board a plane. Help neuroscientists understand how the brain is wired on your bus journey home. Be part of the solution... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Social Budaya: Indonesian Visas Made Simple

  It’s been one year since I got my Kitas visa in Indonesia and today finds me struggling to deal with Indonesian bureaucracy. However, despite the fact that I... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Lovina and the North of Bali

  

  The north of Bali has a reputation for being less developed than the south, the people generally a bit poorer and the choice of hostels and hotels more... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Conservation Through the Camera Lens: An Interview With iLCP

  

  This week I got the chance to interview a representative of the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP). They’re a great conservation... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Ten Best Microbreweries in London

  

  Microbreweries are blossoming all over the UK and are adding a welcome variation to Carling and Stella Artois that have been dominating the pumps of mainstream... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• “When You’re Tired Of London…

  

  By Nico Prins… you’re tired of life” is the expression. It’s right. London is a beautiful, historical and important city. But it’s much more than that – it’s... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Secret to Keeping a Secret

  

  By Nico PrinsIt’s been a year and a half since the last time that I came back to Europe and with Christmas round the corner, I decided it was time to give my mo... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Reasons to Take Your Winter Break in Salcombe, South Devon

  

  By Nico PrinsChristmas can be a pretty stressful time of year. Yes, there’s a wonderful atmosphere as everyone gets into the festive spirit, yes it’s great to... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Look Behind the Headlines: Elephant Poaching in Malawi

  

  By Nico PrinsThis Christmas the Independent – a British Newspaper – is running a campaign to raise money for elephant conservation. Coming from a background in... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Interview with Adam from Travels of Adam

  

  By Nico PrinsThis week I’m lucky enough to be interviewing Adam, from the travel blog Adam Travels. If you’ve never heard of him this is the perfect chance to... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Worst Restaurant in the World

  

  By Nico PrinsSome restaurants are bad, some are terrible, but this one was just disgusting. It would have been better if it was a comedy series like Fawlty... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Celebrating the Best Festivals Around the World This December

  

  By Nico PrinsDecember is finally here and while most people in Europe will be sitting at home waiting for the weather to improve, some of you will be out... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• 5 Countries for Less Than $30 a Day

  

  By Nico PrinsChristmas is a great time to take a holiday and simply explore, though with much of Europe still struggling to come out of recession, travel budget... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Circumnavigating the World in Six Easy Steps

  

  By Nico PrinsSince we first discovered that the world was round, people have been attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Magellan was the first person to... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Three Kinkiest Erotic Parks in the World

  

  By Nico PrinsErotic parks, no, it’s not a typo. I’m talking about big open public spaces full of statues of naked people going at it like rabbits, or posing in... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• How I Became a Rowing Champion

  

  By Nico PrinsWE WON the 2013 Musi Triboatton!!! I still can’t believe that we came in first place, but I have the medal and the over sized cheque to prove it. Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL