The Plains Zebra of Botswana’s Salt Pans

January 26, 2012

Makgadikgadi The Plains Zebra of Botswana’s Salt Pans

The Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana might be familiar to viewers of the BBC TV motoring programme Top Gear. During a 2007 edition of the show, presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May became the first people to cross the Makgadikgadi by car. This was no mean feat as the pans are remnants of an inland sea and heavy vehicles tend to sink below the muddy surfaces and salty crusts found in the area.

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A Hipster’s Guide to Brighton – 7 Reasons to Visit this Seaside City

January 24, 2012

Graham Padmore on what makes Brighton the coolest and most visit-worthy city along the coast of England.

Brighton Seascape A Hipsters Guide to Brighton   7 Reasons to Visit this Seaside City

Written by Graham Padmore

Despite having all the usual seaside clichés of pier, fairground rides and candyfloss, Brighton has a very different side. Dubbed ‘London by the sea’, this hip and happening city continues to surprise and intrigue visitors who flock here for independent shops, award winning food, friendly locals and a thriving art and alternative scene. For hipsters everywhere, here are seven reasons to visit the coolest seaside city in England.

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It’s Not Too Late For a Skiing Break

January 23, 2012

Winter Its Not Too Late For a Skiing Break

Ski resort holidays are always popular over the festive period among holidaymakers and ardent skiers alike, providing the perfect location to celebrate Christmas and welcoming the New Year in style. These events might be over, but there is still huge opportunity to hit the slopes and take advantage of the fresh snow. What’s more, there is no need to worry about booking your ski trip in advance, as there is still an impressive range of last minute ski holidays available from sites such as Teletext Holidays — just waiting to be explored.

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5 Places to Experience in London

January 21, 2012

London Telephone 5 Places to Experience in London

London is the capital of many things: England, the United Kingdom and British fashion. It is also home to a number of exciting and historical events and activities. London recently saw the royal wedding and London will soon be home to the 2012 Olympics, which will transform the already bustling city into a hive of sporting activity. Even without these massive global events London is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world for good reasons. Here are a few things to see and do in this exhilarating city.

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Jurassic Park is Real

January 20, 2012

Rufus Elliott explores a slice of Jurrasic Park in the South East of Indonesia.

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Written by Rufus Elliott

Last summer I decided to fulfill a dream of travelling to Indonesia. The motivation was simple; Komodo Dragons. At one of the far reaches of the earth sits the islands of Komodo and Rinca, the two last places on earth that these prehistoric creatures can be found in the wild. The islands are sandwiched between Flores and Sumbawa in the South East of Indonesia.

After days of travel we arrived at the island of Flores, the launch pad for everything in Komodo National Park. We rented a room and hired a boat for the following day. Our destination; Rinca!

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4 Sweet Thai Drinks You Have to Taste

December 29, 2011

Kimberly Juchnowski recommends four alternatives to water that will beat the heat and leave you thirsty for more. For your visit in Thailand, consider Phuket holiday deals.

Iced Chai Tea 4 Sweet Thai Drinks You Have to Taste

Written by Kimberly Juchnowski

One of my favorite things about living in Thailand is (you guessed it) Thai food. Known as one of the most distinct, delicious foods in the world, every single meal in Thailand is a culinary delight. I’ve written before about some of the more bizarre dishes I’ve tried out here, and they were strange plates indeed, but what really comes in handy in this climate is something cool and refreshing to drink.

When you come here, you’ll no doubt suck water down like it’s going out of style (as you should), and fruit shakes are every new traveler’s favorite treat — here, you can buy a fruit shake made from just about anything…from pineapple to mango to avocado.

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Golf Holidays Set to Be Big in Japan

December 21, 2011

Jetting off on a luxury golfing holiday for most people traditionally tends to involve heading to places like France, Spain, Portugal and Turkey. The lure of short flight times, good weather and decent courses proves too strong for some.

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