Responsible Flying – Five Tips for Eco-Conscious Fliers
When a 16-year-old raises hackles for speaking out against climate change, you know the threat is real. Flying is an activity responsible for leaving behind a significantly large carbon footprint. However, air travel is not something we can completely avoid, given our dependence on it. But with a few eco-friendly [...]
Best International Airlines for In-Flight Meals
It’s been 100 years of in-flight meals since the first service on the London-Paris route of Handley Page transport in 1919. Airline meals, since then, have come a long way. Research has shown that we lose about 20-30 percent of our sense of taste at higher altitudes owing to the [...]
The Best In-Flight Magazines in the World
A relic from an earlier time, in-flight magazines are reminiscent of a simpler era, before entertainment monitors and iPads. When you’re stuck in the middle seat, and condemned to hours of boredom, the humble in-flight magazine is your salvation. Despite being infamous for an inordinate number of adverts and cheesy [...]
Advantages of Travelling Solo
Travelling without friends or family may seem daunting and even boring to some. But there’s nothing quite like discovering a new place on your own. Travelling solo allows you to open your horizons to new cultures and ways of life, in a way that might not have been possible in [...]
Seven Amazing and Affordable Thanksgiving Getaways for 2019
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. It is the beginning of the peak holiday season and one of the busiest times of the year. However, with some planning and a little help from our list below, you can find the perfect Thanksgiving getaways for this holiday season. Orlando, Florida There’s nothing [...]
Oktoberfest celebrations 2019 – All You Need to Know
Oktoberfest, a 15-day beer festival held annually in Munich, Germany first began as a wedding party for the then Prince, in October 1810. Of late, it has become a world-renowned event as an increasing number of international travellers have been attracted to it, thanks to innumerable cheap flights to Munich. [...]
Hollywood’s Tribute to Flying – Six Airplane Movies We’ll Always Love
The last few years have brought about unprecedented changes in the aviation industry. But the one thing that’s remained unchanged through it all is people’s fascination for aviation movies. From riveting thrillers guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat to side splitting comedies, Hollywood has come up [...]
In-Flight Entertainment Over the Decades
In a world of crammed airline seats, terrible food and wailing children, a flight without your favourite comedy movie or multiple games of Super Mario is hardly imaginable today. Such inflight entertainment (IFE) systems are instrumental in making long-haul flights bearable and keeping travellers engaged. Airlines have always competed fiercely [...]
Top Five Destinations for Backpackers in Europe
As the old adage goes, ‘travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer’. Long gone are the days when travelling was the privilege of a select few. Whether you are planning your first of several backpacking vacations or you are a seasoned backpacker, cheap flights to Europe [...]
The Best Bars To Visit In Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a city that has something for everyone. From the UNESCO world heritage canals, art gallery offers of Munch, Van Gogh and more and the historic home of Anne Frank, all set within this city. Not to mention the famous red-light district and green cafes. Choosing the best bars [...]