UK and Europe Cheap Tickets

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Buenos Aires is like Paris only it isn’t in France

If I had a quid for every city in the world that was described as being the “Paris of XXX”, I would be a rich man. There can only be one Paris, of course, and that is Paris, Texas, a small town in the United States.

Even though the Paris comparisons can be a bit annoying, there is usually something to be said for a city that is compared favorably to the French capital.

Buenos Aires is one of those cities with the Paris nickname. It is either the Paris of the South or the Paris of South …

Experience the Bali Way of Life

Bali is more than just a popular tourist destination. It is a way of life.

Life on the Indonesian island moves at its own pace and offers up a distinct charm that cannot be found anywhere else on this planet. Bali’s history dates back to around 3,000 BC. Since its first inhabitants, people from all over the world have passed through, often leaving a part of their culture behind. The result is a Balinese culture that is unlike any other.

Bali’s landscape – mountains, forests, and beaches – makes it an …

Live, Love, Learn in Lisbon, Portugal

One of Lisbon, Portugal’s claims to fame is that it is the westernmost capital in Europe. Another is that it is one of the coolest and funkiest cities on the continent. When you first arrive there one of the first things you will notice is the architecture. Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Traditional Portuguese, Modern and Post-Modern constructions can be found all over the city and help the city feel like a veritable jigsaw of historic eras.

Beyond the physical beauty, there is a certain pulse to Portugal’s biggest city. The …

Fall in Love with Interlaken, Switzerland

If you aren’t captivated by the beauty and charm of the Interlaken region of Switzerland than you either don’t have a pulse or you are one of those serial killers living in your parent’s basement waiting to find your next victim. If you are one of those serial killers, we are onto your game and the police will be coming your way shortly. For everyone else, go ahead and read on.

Interlaken is one of a handful of places in this universe that will take your breath away on first sight and …

Curious to see Thailand’s Coup up Close and Personal?

I’ve got a mate who lives in Bangkok who has been sending me regular updates about the coup taking place in the country. Most of his messages have titles to the effect of “What happens if there is a coup in the forest and no one is there to see it?” According to most reports, Thailand’s coup has been largely a quiet and thankfully peaceful one.

The one good thing to come out of the situation is that the headlines might scare away some less intrepid travelers who are afraid to …

Dance like an Egyptian

When you go to Egypt and take a look at the pyramids, you can’t help but be overwhelmed by the fact that they were constructed so long ago without modern tools. The amount of time and labor that went into building them is mindblowing. That is also how many people describe Cairo. Part mayhem, part refined, but never boring, Cairo is one of the world’s great cities and a must see. Expedia is offering up a good deal on flights between London and Cairo so now if a …

Go someplace you never even knew existed

When I was a young lad growing up in the rough and tumble world of suburbia, I used to have a globe. It was my best friend. Some days I would spin the globe and stop it with a finger. Wherever my finger landed was where I would pretend to be that day. Yeah, I was a messed up little kid, but I also ended up learning a bit about obscure places in the world.

As an adult, I still sometimes play this game. Instead of a globe, I …

Bright Lights, Big City

Vacationing in the wilderness can be a lot of fun, but after a few days I am always ready to have a good cup of java and to talk to some human beings instead of trees. That is one reason why I fancy vacations to cities. They have java and they have human beings, usually quite a number of them.

Europe has some of the finest cities on this planet and this month Expedia is offering some killer deals to places like Berlin, Rome and Copenhagen. Whether you are looking …

Vitamin D is Good for the Soul

The days are getting shorter and the inevitable winter gloom will set in soon. Why not do something about it other than cry on your couch and eat ice cream?

Expedia has some pretty sweet deals that will help you escape the winter weather. Whether you are looking for an exotic locale or just a sit on the beach, they’ve got some reasonably priced trips for just about everyone.

It is never too early to start planning for a winter holiday. You might want to avoid the ice cream bit too, …