World Expeditions: The Best Annapurna Hike Including Kopra Ridge

World Expeditions: The Best Annapurna Hike Including Kopra Ridge

I had wanted to visit Nepal to go trekking in the Himalayas for a long time and finally I managed to get some time off my job in 2013. I knew which company I wanted to do the trek with, World Expeditions. I had used World Expeditions before to summit Kilimanjaro and I liked their ethics when it comes to the guides and the porters. In addition, they had routes which stayed on the beaten track and those which are completely off the beaten track.

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New Zealand’s Best Franz Josef Glacier tour: Glacier Valley Eco Tours

New Zealand’s Best Franz Josef Glacier tour: Glacier Valley Eco Tours

As I sat at our picnic spot, with incredible views of the Franz Josef Glacier on New Zealand’s South Island, I felt like I was on top of the world. However, I knew that the environmental impact of my tour wasn’t adding to the reason why this Glacier is retreating at such a rapid pace. It leaves me wondering how long this glacier will be here if the helicopter tours continue at the pace they are.

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Travel Transport: The Breakdown

Travel Transport: The Breakdown

Travel literally means moving from one point to another. How you do this is important. In fact it can shape your whole experience. There are various considerations to take into account, which are shaped around your likes, dislikes and time constraints. Of course, it also depends on where you want to go. Some countries can only be reached by specific means of transport. You also have to consider whats safe or not. This rundown should help you choose what works best for the country and situation you’ll be in on your travel. You’ll be packing in no time.

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Go Orange: A cruise of Milford Sound from Te Anau

Go Orange: A cruise of Milford Sound from Te Anau

As I sat on the top deck of the boat, with the wind in my hair, I looked around at all the waterfalls gushing off the steep cliffs of the Sound into the ocean. Described as the eighth wonder of the world by Rudyard Kipling, no wonder it is really popular to go to Milford Sound from Te Anau. As with all budget travellers, I was looking for a cheap Milford Sound cruise that was good on the purse strings but also gave good service and a great experience. Well, look no further, as Go Orange provides just that on their newly refurbished Milford Haven ship.

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5 Transit Destinations Worth Getting Off The Plane For

5 Transit Destinations Worth Getting Off The Plane For

When flying long haul, we often have to stop in transit airports for connecting flights. Sometimes these waits are as little as a few hours or as long as nearly 24 hours. Sometimes it’s worth looking for these extra long waits or even breaking up your flights so you can experience a new country on the way to the destinations. And with budget flights to these international hubs and cheap hotels in Dubai and beyond, these types of mini-breaks within a holiday are kind on the purse strings.

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