‘ Not all who wander are lost’ – Tolkien
People travel for different reasons – some for a weekend getaway, some for a two week beach holiday, and some for a year long trip to explore the world. Digital Nomads have become mainstream, Business Travellers are now flying more than ever, and some people travel to move country and start a new way of life.
Whatever the reason, travel can be exciting, often a bit scary and at times a bit or very frustrating !
Most of all it should be fun.
With a bit of planning, and a bit of common sense, pretty much all travel can be a time of new experiences that can change both your outer world, and sometimes your inner world as well !
This site aims to give some basic guidance on a few areas of travel that can really help make the experience safer, less stressful and ultimately more enjoyable.
Travel News by Country
From the most popular to the most remote country, knowing what is going on that could affect your travel plans is crucial – from weather, to safety to politics, this part of the site sifts through current news stories to bring you the most relevant and interesting stories that could affect your travel plans .. ( more)
Travel Safety
Safety can be a big issue for most travellers. This section of the site covers basic safety and security advice and guidance, as well as current news stories affecting safety in particular countries or certain areas of the world.(More)
Travel Accessories
Its easy to get lost in the world of travel accessories. From Amazon to eBay, the things you can buy to make your trip easier can seem overwhelming at times. Here the trick is just to do a bit of planning, see what other people are buying, and use that as a guide to what your own needs really are.
There will probably always be last minute buys, and that is often part of the fun of travelling, but the really basic stuff that makes a difference can be thought through beforehand, even if bought at the airport on the way out ! (More)
Travel Insurance
Talking of last minute buys, travel insurance is one of those things is one of those things that a lot of people leave to the last minute, which a lot of the time is fine. However some type of travel insurance is pretty much always needed, whatever the trip, however long it is and wherever you are going.
A bit of research and planning can literally make a huge difference if you fall ill abroad or if all your luggage and valuables are lost or stolen.
This section of the site covers what you need to know about travel insurance in a number of easy to read and jargon free articles. It covers the main types of insurance, what is normally covered, what is normally not covered and what to do to have real peace of mind before you start your trip (More)
Family Travel
Many people travel as a family, often with young children or babies in tow. This can prove to be a thrilling experience for everyone as well as having the potential to get really stressful if things go wrong.
This section of the site looks at ways family travel can be fun, from having the right equipment for babies, from what to pack for kids, from how to plan a road trip, and what to do if suddenly stuck at an airport for hours on end (More)
Cruises
Cruises are an area of travel that are incredibly popular with whole generations of people. For many they are an opportunity to see and experience parts of the world that would otherwise prove difficult to get to. For others they are a relaxing way to see new places and meet new people from all over the world.
There are hundreds of themed cruises from Star Trek, to Music, Blues and Jazz, to Food and Wine, To Disney cruises, the list is almost endless. Some people even live on cruise ships all year round.
This section covers the things you need to know about cruises, whether a complete newbie or seasoned traveller.
LGBT Travel
People who identify as LGBT may well have additional concerns about all types of travel, whatever the reason and whatever the country.
This section of the site aims to bring together the most up to date news and advice from around the world that can help to alleviate those concerns, and provide guidance on how to make any travel experience hopefully a free and positive experience.
Health and Wellness Travel
The health and wellness industry has grown from being something of a fringe movement to a huge worldwide corporate sector that both encourages and alienates people at the same time, with regard to their health.
Looking for the good, this section of the site examines certain areas of health and wellness travel that can really make a difference to peoples lives in all areas of their health. some of the areas looked at include :
- Spiritual Retreats and Pilgrimages
- 12 Step Recovery Travel
- Yoga, Chi Kung, Pilates etc Retreats
- Adventure Based Holidays
- Inner Child Retreats
TEFL and Volunteering Travel
Whilst these two are quite separate in some ways, they do overlap in crucial areas.
TEFL stands for teaching English as a Foreign Language, and is a great way for people of all ages and backgrounds to spend time overseas in paid employment in a number of different countries around the world. The training is relatively straightforward for people whose English is their first language, and the job opportunities are often plenty.
Volunteering overseas tends to work at two levels, and also provides opportunities for people to spend time overseas in a more structured environment. Some people will volunteer and offer their professional skills as needed. These people tend to be doctors, nurses, teachers and will often be recruited by aid charities or specialist recruitment agencies.
There are other types of volunteering, where people will simply ‘up and go’ as it were, wherever they think people need help. There are also charities that organise volunteering, normally for people in their twenties or so. These charities will organise the volunteering work, but normally the volunteer will be expected to pay for the experience itself, both in terms of travel and accommodation.
Digital Nomads
A digital nomad is someone who typically works from places such as cafes, hotels, co-working spaces, or temporary accommodations wherever reliable Wi-Fi is available, in different locations around the world.The most common types of job for digital nomads include programming, writing, graphic design, marketing, and other tech-based or online jobs. Work arrangements can be freelance, remote employment, or entrepreneurial in nature.
Some of the most common issues that need addressing are types of visa and health insurance (More)