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Tea plantations at Ella, Sri Lanka. [Photo by James Jayasundera.]
Long-distance motorcycle riders
If watching The Motorcycle Diaries or Long Way Round had you wanting to jump on a motorbike and hit the road then here are some more sites to whet your appetite. And if you think that you don’t have what it takes to be a long distance rider, do not be discouraged; you don’t need […]
Eurostar Sale: Say bonjour to spring in Paris from €48.50
With spring just around the corner Paris makes for an appealing city break. Sure, you can get to Paris in the cheap with a bus, but the way to get there in style is by train. With Eurostar you go from Central London to Central Paris in just over 2 hours. The Eurostar spring sale […]
Win free travel – List of travel competitions and giveaways
If you have the travel bug and dreaming about your next getaway then why not pass your time by entering some travel competitions. We have listed sites that compile travel competitions and giveaways, as well as travel sites that run regular contests. Sites listed are free contests which vary from entering an email address, liking […]
WWOOF
WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is a world wide network that connects volunteers with organic farmers. In exchange for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles. www.wwoof.org
Help Exchange
Help Exchange (HelpX) is an online listing of host organic farms, non-organic farms, farmstays, homestays, ranches, lodges, B&Bs, backpackers hostels and even sailing boats who invite volunteer helpers to stay with them short-term in exchange for food and accommodation. www.helpx.net
Come Back Alive
ComeBackAlive.com is the site of author and adventurer Robert Young Pelton. His site provides insights and advice about the world’s most dangerous places, all with a dash of humor. comebackalive.com
UrbanRail.Net
UrbanRail.Net is a directory of metro, subway, and urban rail transit systems around the world. The site features a general overview of each city’s metro system and links you to other relevant sites. www.urbanrail.net
Holiday Pad
Holiday Pad is a holiday ideas blog that showcases unusual, wonderful and sometimes weird ideas for a holiday. Listing examples include houseboats, converted chateau’s, underwater hotels, tree houses, and beach huts. www.holidaypad.net
Not For Tourists
Not For Tourists is a series of guides to major cities around the world. They feature things to do in each city, from the tucked away bars and restaurants, to useful local stores and other curious sites that are overlooked by conventional guide books. www.notfortourists.com