Turkey boasts one of the most rapidly growing tourism industries in the world. Its incredibly rich culture and history, and temperate climate coupled with the greater number of cheap flights to Turkey has made it into one of the most popular places to visit. Statistics from the Turkish tourism board report an 11% rise in visitors in the month of August this year compared to August last year, with the number topping 3.5million for the first time....more
Camping abroad can be a daunting prospect. Not only are you stuck in a rickety tent miles from anywhere on a godforsaken strip of land in the middle of Europe, no one can understand you and neither can you them. I personally have never experienced the joys of a European jaunt but I hear good things about them.In the interests of science and pure curiosity therefore I decided to look into what would be involved in setting off for a camping trip...more
If like me you are an avid follower of the satellite (or digital) station channel Dave then you will probably have watched every single episode that has ever been made of a programme called Top Gear. Now, you would have to have been living under a substantially hefty rock for the past couple of decades to have never heard of Top Gear, but for those of you who are, shall we say, less enlightened I will lay out the basics.It is essentially a programme that tests cars; how good, fast, colourful, cool and exciting they can be. Or at least, this was how it was in the old days. Nowadays the presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May tear across the planet doing ridiculous things for our entertainment and then do a little bit about cars in between. Recent shenanigans have seen them try to turn cars into amphibious vehicles, make an indestructible 4x4, see who can get to a distant location in Europe faster (out of May and Hammond taking planes and public transport and Clarkson driving an impossibly rapid sports car) and their coup de gras was trying to build a space shuttle out a Robin Reliant. The explosion was extraordinary.However, one of my favourite episodes (and due...more
Recently, four of my good friends returned from a cycling holiday around the southern French coast. They went for two weeks, camping and staying in tiny little B&Bs on consecutive nights, drinking far too much French wine and getting rather horrific saddle rash. Now, let me be quite clear here, cycling holidays are not my idea of fun. Horribly...more
With its strange, barren lunar landscape and extraordinarily civilised and cosmopolitan city culture, Iceland is one of the most fascinating and alluring countries in Europe.Most people who visit here find themselves drawn back by the people, the culture and even the changeable weather.Five Tips For an Enjoyable VisitBefore you take the plunge and...more
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most spectacular ancient sites in the whole world, a legacy of perhaps the most influential civilisation that has ever existed and a testament to the enduring ideas that underpin most of what we currently know and believe in the West. With many companies, such as TravelZoo, now offering low cost holidays to Athens, visiting this unique site (now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is now easier than ever before.Once you arrive in Athens you'll notice it's hard to miss the Acropolis: the name itself means high city. It's an apt description - from practically anywhere in the city you can see the rock jutting above the skyline with the iconic pillars of the Parthenon visible on its flat summit. Twenty-one sites, varying in their state of preservation, have been identified on the mount - here's a quick guide to two of main the monuments within the site.When you first arrive at the Acropolis you will enter through the Propylaea, the impressive monumental gateway that leads into the site. Building on the Propylaea ended in 437 BC and it was still partially unfinished due to the outbreak of the Peloponnesian War between Athens...more
Being the second largest island of the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia can easily be the Romantic Destination for one and everyone.So if it is the Moment, with a capital M of your lives, then pack your bags, grab your partner by the hand, and...more
Vibha Lifesavers - Hi flying aviation provides a general guideline for patients to choose the right air ambulance services for domestic and international patient transfers. Questions you should ask - Answers you should get - DOES THE...more
The banks were also keen to facilitate anyone with an interest ensuring they werent going to be left out. Then the inevitable happened, banks foreclosed some even closed. The extent of the problem was laid bare for all to see. There were accusations...more
If you see a lot of kids wearing costumes and knocking on your doors to ask for candy and treats then it's Halloween. Costume is a tradition in these events and it wouldnt be fun for you, as well as for the rest of the family if you dont have...more
As a world famous resort, France is the most attractive place for all the people. So, many people who want to have a sight-seeing or do business have decided to learn French. Some people learn it from college; some from friends; some...more
Many gamblers consider Baccarat to be among the best of all the casino games available to players. The object of the game itself is pretty simple. Players can choose to bet on one of the two hands dealt at the table-that dealt by either...more