Don't Fly Go!

Planning to pack up and move out for some serious travelling? Looking for ways to minimise your essentials into a small luggage bag so that they can be easily carried? Whether you are planning a road trip on your bike or car, there are a few essential items in the overland travellers tool kit that you’re probably going to want to pack for an emergency free trip. Take a look at DontFlyGo.com’s recommendations. Continue reading →

The holiday season 2012-2013 is the perfect time to see the northern lights as the so called Solar Maximum offers increased chances to spot the aurora borealis this winter. Solar Max happens every 11 years so it’s time to opt for northern lights holidays at one of excellent locations including Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Canada.

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There are many ways to judge a city”s “greenness” as a travel destination. One is to see how much renewable energy it uses. Reykjavik, Iceland, is run almost entirely on sustainable energy sources such as geothermal power and hydrogen. Another is its infrastructure; San Francisco has green buildings, a variety of transportation options and a ban on plastic bags.  Yet another is how much you can walk to see all the sights. Though London is huge, you could walk from Buckingham Palace to the British Museum and see the amazing parks and architecture along the way. Continue reading →