If you are emigrating to the UK or relocating there, you will want to ensure that you are signed up for the local health care. The UK system is famous and is known as the NHS – National Health Service. NHS Registration may seem like something you can put off and do later but you shouldn’t – get it done as soon as you can. Whether it’s the unpredictable British weather, the Winter bugs that go around or the result of travelling by stuffy public transport, chances are that at some point in your time in the UK, you will fall ill. How to Register […]
My incredible journey to South Africa offered me some things I had never experienced before and opened my mind up to a country enjoying a tourism boom since the 2010 World Cup. I spent 3 weeks touring South Africa and these were my top 5 highlights. 1. Staying in Soweto I loved the district of Soweto. This is a world famous township. I was able to stay in the classic Soweto Backpackers with local entrepreneur Lebo. I toured Nelson Mandela’s House, the Hector Pieterson Museum and went on a bicycle tour. It was a brilliant place to stay and I met some cool people in […]
Who doesn’t like to travel? People simply love seeing new places, visiting local attractions, indulging in cultures, learning new languages and enjoying exciting experiences. There are so many reasons to travel, and everyone has different motive for it. This big world offers a lot to be explored and travelling presents the opportunity to discover it. The best way to gain insight into a new culture is to completely immerse yourself with the locals. Every country has its own traditional food which visitors are curious to taste. However, many countries around the world have one beverage in common — Coffee. There is practically no place in […]
If you live in New York City, or are planning to visit there soon, you may well be wondering what the latest season of current events has in store for you. After all, New York City truly is the city that never sleeps. No matter what sort of interest really turns you one, one thing is clear: You’re never at a lack for exciting opportunities in the Big Apple. So get out there, and find your happy place in New York tonight! A Life Time Of Great Events, Each And Every Month If you’re really wondering what to do in New York, there is a place […]
Everybody loves playing golf and it is easy to See Why, here’s a look at why so many countries in the world are constructing new golf courses as we speak. Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden is a very old way of thinking. Golf is a sport that both men and women can play. The only different is the clubs that are used; in general women’s are shorter, more flexible and lighter. This is because ladies have a smaller build compared to men and the swing is slower. These clubs can be distinguished by the color of the grips and shafts as they generally come in pastels. […]
The luck of the Irish is all a myth! One Irish woman’s account of a Jordanian car crash and police station. “Oh come on Lyndsay, where’s your sense of adventure? The King’s Highway will be SO much more interesting than the straight desert road!” exclaimed my travelling companion Jen in a tone which indicated that, contrary to the fearless, intrepid, twenty-something backpacker which I had always held myself out to be, on this occasion at least, I was being over-cautious and boring. “But if we get the bus along the straight desert road, we can get to Petra quicker. Driving the Highway will take much longer…” I […]
The people of Singapore love to eat and food plays an important part of the culture in this island nation. The rich melting pot of cultures that has shaped Singapore means that it is possible to indulge in cuisine from all over the world there. All of the food in Singapore is very high quality, while there are dishes and establishments available to suit all budgets. People who have annual travel insurance will be able to have fun exploring Singapore and its culinary delights safe in the knowledge that they are fully protected every step of the way. Visitors to Singapore who want to enjoy […]
The thrill of backpacking in the USA could be back as I am entered in this competition from Aer Lingus to win a trip to the USA. Even better is that the trip is from Dublin or the UK and there is a new initiative on the cross Atlantic flights from Dublin, Republic of Ireland only. Basically all your USA immigration customs and arrival procedures can now be carried out in Dublin Airport, this means when you arrive in the USA you don’t have to have long queues for immigration and are treated like a domestic passenger. This is a great idea and can only […]
Well it’s been a crazy journey and you might have read that I made my way back to the good old USA for the first time in 7 years when I flew from San Jose in Costa Rica back into Atlanta, Georgia. I had a marvellous time in Atlanta including some food and drink and then I headed on my flight to New York City. It was an emotional return to NYC for me. My journey as a big time traveller there back in 2007 kick started my hardcore backpacking days and helped launch Don’t Stop Living so I was buzzing and ready for it. In terms of planning I was […]
The Gulf of Mexico offers some of the most beautiful beach sunsets in America, and Clearwater Beach is a favorite destination for a relaxing getaway and romantic vacation. To take advantage of Florida’s breath-taking views, many hotels in Clearwater Beach feature room balconies, rooftop terraces, and beachfront restaurants for daily sunset and ocean viewing. As a leading online resource for smart travel, Hipmunk has compiled a list of the five best hotels that offer the prettiest sunset views for their guests. Priced to meet a range of budgets and needs, these Clearwater Beach hotels offer the best seats on the beach for watching sunsets on […]
