One spring day in April 1986 Imagine being torn from your homes with only an hour’s notice. You frantically cram belongings into the one small backpack you may take. Promises of an imminent return reassure as you are herded onto buses to be hosted by unwilling families in neighbouring villages. …
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My knees are practically touching my chin, my hip bone wedged into the side of metal bars and my spine jarring with every movement. No this isn’t some bizarre torture, I’m voluntarily ensconced in a tricycle on the way to Taal Volcano. If you are now thinking three wheelers with …
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As you may be aware AMEX has ravaged the perks of the AMEX Gold card, and it is thus no longer as easy for me to endorse this card. Last week, I updated my comparison of the AMEX Gold card with the free Virgin Atlantic Credit card. It was difficult to …
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Given recent punitive changes to the AMEX Gold card, it’s worth revisiting how this card compares with the other titan of UK travel hacking, the Virgin Atlantic Credit card. I have not been a huge fan of these cards previously (poor companion voucher, no referral programme, and unspectacular sign-up bonus) but …
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Kiev, the capital of Ukraine may not be on your bucket list yet but it really should be. This city has a huge amount of attractions to keep you busy for a long weekend or longer if you are a museum enthusiast. Like a moody teenager trying to break free …
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When I told people I was heading to Kiev for the Easter weekend, the most common response was ‘why?’ It seems the world has yet to recognise the many delights that this city has to offer. With direct flights from London and a flight time of just over 3 hours, …
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Have you ever boarded a flight and watched with envy those turning left into business …
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Well I may be biased as Sheffield is my birthplace and home but this city is a pretty …
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Benefiting from a FREE airline companion ticket One of the best ways to make your …
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Deep within the Arctic circle, magical Tromso is an adventure lover’s paradise. Buried under mounds …
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