Some of the most iconic TV shows and movies ever made feature amazing make-believe worlds that would make you want to actually see and experience the environment. Fortunately, many of these productions were shot at some of the most beautiful locations around the globe. You may not be able to go to Middle Earth, Westeros, a galaxy that’s far, far away, or Britain during the post-Edwardian era, but you can visit the filming locations used in bringing these fictional places to life.
Planning to take your kids with you on a 12-hour flight? Brace yourself because kids stuck in a cramped seat will easily get bored, hungry, and cranky. To lessen your kids’ chances of throwing a tantrum out of boredom, keep them occupied with plenty of treats, activities, and toys. Here are some ideas to help keep your sanity intact and prepare your kids for a long flight.
The Northern Lights, or more formally known as the Aurora Borealis, is on the bucket list of countless travellers.
They are one of nature’s greatest spectacles, lighting up the night sky and giving us a small preview of cosmic forces that we are only just beginning to understand. These beautiful light displays are caused by collisions in the upper atmosphere of cosmic rays, solar wind and something called ‘magnetospheric plasma’. Basically, these fast moving and charged particles are emanating from the sun and interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field.
A trip to a new country is not complete without tasting its delicious delicacies. If you’re on a budget and you’re craving food you’ve never tried before, Southeast Asia is the place to be. This tropical region is brimming with pristine beaches, scenic routes, and of course, cheap and tasty dishes. So if you want to tickle your taste buds, pack your bags, book your flight, and make sure to include the following destinations in your itinerary:
Travelling overseas is usually, for the most part, an exciting and relaxing experience. However, travel can also be very physically demanding and straining on your body and your immune system. This is particularly evident for travellers with underlying chronic illnesses.
Travelling with an illness means that you have to take extra steps to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip. But with adequate organisation and preparation, you can still have a great holiday without putting excessive strain on yourself.
Have you ever felt that onsite airport parking is excessively expensive? Well your hunch may be more on point than you realise.
Onsite airport parking businesses usually charge more for parking due to their location. For example, onsite airport parking in Brisbane can cost you $123 for 4 to 5 days. This is more expensive than a cab ride to and from the city centre.
In need of some R&R? Or maybe you just got off from your 12-hour flight, and your body is showing signs of jet lag. Whatever the case is, you deserve some pampering on your next holiday.
One good way of relaxing those tired and aching muscles is to spend a day at the spa. If you’re not sure of what treatment to get, here are some of the must-try spa treatments from around the world:
Whether you are a frequent flyer or a first time traveller, jet lag can make the first days of your journey unfairly difficult. The symptoms are all too familiar; your sleep patterns are all out of sync, you feel fatigued, find it difficult to concrete and even feel sick in your stomach.
Although eliminating jet lag altogether is not yet possible, there are some precautions and steps you can take to minimise the effects.