Posted in Blog | (No Comments) on March 17th, 2010
We certainly don't want to alarm you, but at the same time there's no point in sugar coating what happens to your body at the top of Mount Everest. The earth's atmosphere is easier to understand if you liken it to the ocean. At sea level the air pressure is high and oxygen is dense, much like at the bottom of the sea the water pressure is high. As we travel upwards the atmosphere gets 'lighter' and levels of oxygen begin to drop. We live around sea level because the oxygen levels are highest and optimal for our ...
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Posted in Blog | (1 Comment); on March 9th, 2010
After suffering one of the coldest winters on record in the UK we're looking to draft in industrial doses of Vitamin D. It doesn't surprise us that you're on the Web, browsing excitedly for your next holiday, packed with enough sun to tide you over until 2011. That's why we've combined scientific methods of measuring latitude, longitude and climate to find the sunniest places on Earth with the best tourist destinations as well. From the information you can decide what's too hot, what's not sunny enough and what's just right for your summer holiday of 2010.
Yuma, Arizona
Thought to ...
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Posted in Blog, Travelling | (No Comments) on March 2nd, 2010
With the recession no longer a news story but more of a long depressing trudge through the reality of it no longer being a news story but just, well, life, more than ever most of us need a good holiday to restore some cheer. Of course, with a recession in full slide, there’s not much spare cash floating about. Below are some top tips on how to knock a couple of hundred off the cost of a decent break.
Travel
1. Shop around for flights
Price comparison websites are useful, but not the be all of bargain hunting. Taking the time ...
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Posted in Blog | (No Comments) on February 23rd, 2010
Well, the World Cup is in South Africa this year, which means that it is not as easy to get to as if it was being held in a European city. It also means that it is not as cheap to get to. Therefore, if you want to go you might have to consider being creative with your travel plans to ensure that you get there as cheaply as possible. Also, it is worth bearing in mind that the World Cup starts on June 11th, which means that time is very much of the essence if you are planning to ...
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Posted in Blog, Places to visit, Travelling | Comments Off on February 10th, 2010
As the pace of life seems to accelerate toward ever more frenetic speeds, the need to take a break, even for just a few days, is ever more pressing. No one can function well when they’re running on empty. But staying at home rarely does the trick; the temptation is always there to tidy up, shampoo the carpets, decorate, repair, improve, or just catch up with that soul-destroying backlog or ironing. You end up going back to work to catch a rest.
If this story sounds depressingly familiar, it really is time to think of better ways to spend your short, ...
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Posted in Blog, Places to visit, Travelling | Comments Off on February 3rd, 2010
With many of us feeling the need to tighten belts and ease up on expenditure in these economically gloomy times, it still matters to arrange for a little beam of sunlight to cut through the grey mist every so often. And getting away from home for a couple of days is one very effective way of introducing some much needed levity and fun into the routines of life. For everyone on a tightened budget, this might seem like a wishful daydream, but there some great offers to be found out there which will get you out of the house (relaxing ...
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Posted in Blog | Comments Off on January 27th, 2010
Over 1 in 10 Britons want to migrate in the near future, according to a recent survey. For every 10 of your family, friends or colleagues, one of them is unhappy with the quality of life, the cost of living and the weather. Immigration is an even more appealing prospect for the younger generation in a climate where property prices, job competition and unemployment after graduation are realities for thousands of overqualified and underpaid students. If you think this trend is new, think again. Anyone heading to warmer climes this year will be joining a population of over 5 million ...
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Posted in Blog, Places to visit, Travelling | Comments Off on January 20th, 2010
As the ski season approaches the question arises again of whether it is better to save money and avoid the crowds or avoid the cold by taking a holiday later in the season. The Christmas and New Year period is always going to be busy, although it is still possible to find good deals. However, at that time the snow may not be at its best.
Generally the best bargains can be found in January and this is also the time when snow conditions should be good. It is also when temperatures dip to their lowest so warm clothes are essential.
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Posted in Blog | Comments Off on January 13th, 2010
We’ve all been there. Before Christmas, Valentine’s Day seems like a far distant occasion, safely wrapped in the mists of the remote future. Then all of a sudden you can see the whites of its eyes; like those frightening ‘Weeping Angels’ from Doctor Who, you blink and it’s staring you reproachfully in the face. It’s tomorrow – and this is one tomorrow, unlike most of the others we talk about, which is definitely going to come. You haven’t put any thought into it, and you don’t have a gift for that special person in your life. What makes it worse ...
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Posted in Blog, Travelling | Comments Off on January 6th, 2010
Being the victim of crime when you are in familiar surroundings is difficult enough. When you are abroad in a foreign country, it can be the factor that exacerbates an already very stressful and unpleasant situation. Tourists are an ideal target for thieves; 1 in 20 will be the victim of some sort of crime on holiday. The problem with tourists is that they are generally easy to spot, they usually carry large amounts of currency and they often wander off the beaten path, ignorant to the risks they are taking. As a tourist, it is difficult to be any ...
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