For many, travel is a favorite hobby. Unfortunately, most people don’t do it nearly as often as they like due to economic constraints. With higher flight prices, weak currencies, and salaries that aren’t rising, everyone is looking for ways to stretch their budget when traveling…
Posted on: January 29th in Travel, Travel Tips by Guest Writer.
Cities by their very nature are where it is happening. However, with city buzz, tourists have also come to expect a higher holiday expenditure. Londoners who work in England’s capital for example can expect to receive a higher salary to help with the high cost of living associated with calling London home, but what about tourists who are keen to experience a bit of city life on a country or suburb budget?
Posted on: January 22nd in Travel, Travel Tips by Guest Writer.
For a healthy and blissful start to 2012 why not start planning your spa or detox breaks? Although spa and wellness centre hotels are not known for their good value prices – but there are a few exceptions.
Posted on: January 1st in Travel, Travel Tips by Becky.
We have just celebrated GlobalGrasshopper’s second year anniversary so to mark the occasion we have decided on a post taking us back to where it all started. From sea-kayaking around remote islands to dining alfresco along the Malibu coast there’s no shortage of romantic things to do in California. Here are some of our favourites…
Posted on: November 14th in Travel, Travel Tips by Becky.
As a special two-parter, we’re looking at aspirational travel destinations on which to spend your hard earned cash. Many people have trouble deciding on whether they want a holiday filled with adventure and activity or total rest and relaxation? Well some travel destinations actually combine the best of both worlds in one trip…
Posted on: November 6th in Travel, Travel Tips by Guest Writer.
If you’re looking for rest and relaxation Asia is a perfect travel destination. From the serenity of the Great Wall of China to the luscious confines of the Forbidden City…
Posted on: October 23rd in Travel, Travel Tips by Guest Writer.
When you tell someone that you’ll staying with complete strangers during your travels, you will instantly be met with a plethora of concerned looks that let you know your friends think you’re absolutely insane. And it is indeed possible that one has to be kind of insane to couch surfing – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing…
Posted on: October 16th in Travel, Travel Tips by Pris Killingly.
The ancient city once known as Constantinople is one of the most stunning cities in the world, with some of the most incredible historical sites and as much heritage as you can handle on a holiday to Turkey…
Posted on: October 12th in Travel, Travel Tips by Guest Writer.
The Balearic holiday favourite has suffered since the early eighties from its sun, sand and cheap booze reputation. Although in more recent years the Mediterranean island has dusted itself down and reinvented itself into a much more palatable – if not trendy – travel destination…
Posted on: August 3rd in Travel, Travel Tips by Becky.
Holidays can be an expensive prospect, so it pays to spend a bit of time before you go researching ways in which you can save a bit of cash here and there. Just a small amount of effort can reap surprising rewards…
Posted on: June 22nd in Travel, Travel Tips by Guest Writer.