In this economic downturn, people are looking for ways to save money on just about everything. We don’t spend as much in the shops, we save more money than before to make up for rampant spending, we travel less and when people do travel they spend less on flights and accommodation. Even our phone calls [...]
Prepare to hit what’s left of your credit. These hotel swimming pools are simply incredible, even if they do cost your inheritance!
Who doesn’t like going to the seashore for an afternoon walk on the beach with the sound of the surf in the background. Well, for some people that’s not enough: they’d rather get in the surf. And not just any old beach: these guys are surfing some of the heaviest surf spots on earth. From [...]
As you may, or may not, have picked up from previous thrives, I like to travel. I do get a little fed up with the standard, bland and often soul-destroying experience of staying at a chain hotel. The boring rooms, impersonal service and general atmosphere seems to sterilise the senses. This list of hotel suites [...]
When I take a break I like to spend time relaxing, probably on the beach and just taking time to do very little. But some people don’t see travel like that, some people go on the most insane journeys! One guy has been walking the world since 1983, and he’s 82 years old. Another guy [...]
Have you ever pulled up at a hotel and thought that it looked so decrepit that it was in actual fact abandoned? I’ve been there, but have yet to see anything as bad as these abandoned hotels. I would say, however, that many popular holiday resorts frequented by Europeans such as Costa Adeje in Tenerife [...]
When you take a break from work you probably imagine yourself lounging on a sunny palm-fringed beach, powder white sand below, a gentle tropical breeze blowing and a freshly made cocktail to keep things cool. That’s perfect for me, but apparently there are people who would rather do something more adventurous. According to reports one [...]
I do a fair bit of travel during the year, mostly short haul puddle hops lasting no more than a couple of hours. Occasionally we will go somewhere further away, which requires a longer flight, more hassle and less comfort. Thankfully some airlines take passenger comfort more seriously than others, as you can determine from [...]
When I saw these pictures of desert oases I couldn’t quite believe my eyes! Sorry, but I just couldn’t resist such a poorly formed pun. There are nonetheless some amazingly beautiful oases in the world, and some in unexpected places. I for one never thought that there would be an oasis in Iceland, but apparently [...]
When you’re working 50 weeks of the year and finally get to take a break, the last thing you want is to pull up to your chosen hotel only to realise that it’s nothing more than a rundown decrepit dump masquerading as a lodge. Your choice of hotel can make or break a trip, so [...]
Some people enjoy watching polar bears as they wander across the arctic tundra. Some like to go a step further and go on a polar bear sightseeing trip. Others will take their children to the zoo and watch the bears put in the days. But some people, some crazy people, go swimming with polar bears. [...]
I have to admit, I’m a total sucker for books and films about lost treasures. My collection is populated largely with light reading material from Paul Sussman, David Hewson, Steve Berry and James Rollins with the odd one about usability from Jakob Nielsen thrown into the mix. Indeed, I am a bonafide geek. Which is [...]
I have an interest in sharks, they just look so menacingly cool – kinda like the F117 of the underwater world. So when I saw this photo blog, I was hooked! (Pardon the pun) The thing you have to remember about shark photography like this is that someone is actually in the water while they [...]
Time for some fun methinks this fine morning. And what better way to have fun than a day at a water park under the sun? After I saw this list of top water parks I realised that there was more chance of actually getting some surf at the Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia, although the 10 [...]
It’s really not something I think about, at least on a regular basis. But, let’s say we managed to get to Mars, setup a permanent base there and start the process of terraforming. Would grass be green and roses red? According to the Scientific American there would be a few surprises in store!
If you’re anything like me you’ll be amazed by the beauty and serenity of this Wired gallery of night photos of natural landscapes and city skylines from around the world.
Europe just passed legislation allowing the use of mobile phones during flights. That’s just great, not. I find it stressful enough dealing with airports and hordes of impatient people clambering over each other to get onto a flight first and take up their position in a cramped seat with 29″ legroom. Now I have to [...]
Ever wondered where celebrities vacation? Me too, except it’s about all I’ll ever be able to do given the expense of their trips.
TripAdvisor breaks down the 2008 Top 10 Dirtiest Hotels.
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