Travel Tips

You are never too old to be an adventurer, and for some, travel is all about the adventure.

For some, the concept of a travel guide takes a bit of getting your head around - isn't the idea of travel to make discoveries on your own? Isn't the element of surprise half the fun?

If you ask most travellers where they want to go, they'll express a desire to get away from it all and go off the beaten track and find somewhere unique.

Going on a trip is a thrill. It is exciting to book a ticket, pack a bag and take off to parts unknown, or your favourite holiday spot.

Have smartphone, will travel. Once you are used to the convenience of having the world at your fingertips, it's hard to think of going away without your phone.

Have you ever seen people's faces when you show up on a plane or in a restaurant with small children? There is often an involuntary shudder and a pursing of lips. People see small children and think noise, or tantrums, or mess and fuss.

Landing in a new country can be both exciting and daunting.

Girls. Gals. Ladies. Women. Travel is good for the heart, mind and soul - explore this beautiful world of ours at every opportunity!

Packing for a holiday can be an art form. Take too little and you can end up stuck. Pack too much and it can cost a fortune in additional fees.

For retirees living on a fixed income, home swap is a great way to travel the world on a budget.