Instagram is having a notable effect on tourism; both good and bad. The good effect is all those amazing shots of fantastic places are persuading more and more of us to travel there too. The bad news is that, err,…
Calling All Ranch Owners. Campers Want Your Land
Have you ever looked out at your garden and thought, ‘if only I could persuade someone to camp there overnight and pay me?’ If you have, then you’re in luck, as a new start up has just received $9.5 million…
Virgin Hypes Its Next Train Service. This One Will Definitely Work
What would it take to travel from London to Edinburgh in just 48 minutes? A magic carpet? Probably too drafty for most which is why Virgin is pressing ahead with building a Hyperloop One train system that will carry passengers…
Estonia. The Land Of The Free…Public Transport
The USA may call itself the land of the free but Estonia can now rightfully be called the land of the free public transport. Starting from next month every county in Estonia will be offering free public transport to its…
Amsterdam Calls Time On Staggers
Be warned staggers, Amsterdam has had enough of you. The City’s tourism body, council, police and hospitality industry have all clubbed together to mount an ‘Enjoy and Respect’ campaign. Their targets are the hordes of partying tourists that descend on…
Gita. Carry My Bags Please
Right. Suitcase packed. Now all you need do is carry it. The trouble is, it weighs a ton and its very hot. If only somebody – or something – could carry it for you. Well, now there is. Welcome to…
“It’s Your Boss On The Phone. Are You On The Beach Or In The Pool?”
How far do you need travel before your boss can’t reach you? According to a new survey most of us think it’s over 1,000 miles. That length of journey puts it comfortably into the long haul travel category. Or put…
Everything Runs Like Clockwork in Switzerland. Including The Trains
Travelling by train with a pet? Best choose a UK train company. But anything else, stick to a Swiss one. According to the just released ‘Great Train Comparison Report’, Switzerland’s national railway offers the best overall service in Europe and…
Cripes. Crypocurrencies Are Coming
Despite many naysayers, cryptocurrencies are here to stay. For travelers in particular, they look to offer many advantages over traditional currencies. After all, today’s international travelers are faced with lots of costs including exchanging one foreign currency into another plus…
‘Catch The Night Train To…Anywhere’
Being able to do things twenty four hours a day is getting easier. Five of TfL’s Tube lines now run all night and most of us live within easy reach of a supermarket that’s open 24×7. Night birds looking for…