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Culture Shock

Yippee, it’s holiday time again. Those two precious weeks we’ve been dreaming of and anticipating all year; fourteen days by the sea with the sun smiling down on us…sheer bliss. But as we read up on our chosen destination and begin to plan our holiday wardrobe, there’s something else we need to be prepared for… [...]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

New Year Travel

With the Christmas festivities over and the imminent approach of work lurking in the background, it is no wonder people can feel a little deflated towards the end of the holidays. Indeed, with all the manic preparations yuletide brings, coupled with squabbling relatives, it can leave even the most Christmas-spirited person yearning for some rest [...]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Phone Calls on Holiday

Summer is upon us again, and naturally many are choosing to spend the warmest season of the year exploring different countries and cultures. Thanks to low-cost airlines and the ease of using the internet for booking, even the most fiscally-impaired are able to organise holidays that won’t break the bank.
But what about staying in touch [...]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Leave Your Phone On Holiday

The internet has long been associated with disruptive technologies, the most obvious case being the entertainment industry, where stagnating record labels and Hollywood studios have found that polarised tastes and easy transferability have turned power over to consumers.
Another, perhaps not as obvious case, is the telecoms industry. A decade ago, backpackers would keep in touch [...]

Monday, April 26th, 2010

Last Minute Travel: Getting Organized

Booking a last minute holiday can be very exciting. One minute you are sitting at work with nothing but your regular timetable of events to look forward to, and the next you’ve discovered a bargain last minute break and booked the time to jet off on holiday to somewhere warm and sunny.
It’s guaranteed to put [...]

Monday, April 26th, 2010