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A brief tour of China

A brief tour of ChinaTour Itinerary Suzhou | Nanjing | Shanghai Recently I was lucky enough to join a group of travel professionals on an intensive 5 day tour of China,...

Villa Holidays in Europe

Villa Holidays in EuropeWhy try villa holidays? I have had a number of villa holidays over the years with friends from the UK & Australia. They have been in various...

Croatia - Dubrovnik Split & Montenegro

Croatia - Dubrovnik, Split & MontenegroCroatia No trip to Europe is complete without a visit to Croatia and the beautiful Dubrovnik. Croatia shares borders with...

Cruising on Carnival Spirit

Carnival Spirit to New Caledonia This article provides information about the Carnival Spirit and our overall cruise experience from Sydney to New Caledonia. I hope you...

8 unique places to see in Paris

8 unique places to see in Paris Here are a list of 8 unusual and unique places to see while visiting Paris: 1. The Catacombes – these underground tunnels house the...

Lost or stolen passports

Lost or Stolen Passport What do you do if you have a lost or stolen passport, besides panic??? One of the first things you need to do is have another look through all of...

Missed flight

Missed flight Missed flight – ouch! You slept in! Traffic congestion was a nightmare! You’re stressed & anxious!! In these days of cheap air fares not many airlines...

Natural Disasters

Natural Disasters Whilst none of us wish to experience the disruptions, stress & uncertainty that accompany natural disasters, they can occur at any time, any...

Cancellations and delays

Cancellations and Delays Cancellations and delays are often unavoidable, inconvenient and downright frustrating! It could be due to any number of reasons including...

Lost Baggage

Lost Baggage Sometimes lost baggage can’t be avoided, although the likelihood of it happening is much less than it was years ago due to new technologies! However, bag...

What to pack in your carry on bag

What to pack in your carry on bag Looking for a list of items to pack in your carry on bag? Look no further! These are items you should routinely include: ...

15 cruise tips for your holiday

Cruise Tips for your holiday This list includes many tips to ensure you have a relaxing, enjoyable cruise. Keep the list handy at the beginning of your trip. 1. If there...

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