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New regulations when hiring a car at home or abroad

Travellers planning on hiring a car while enjoying a holiday either at home or abroad should be aware of new regulations that have recently been brought in and are to be effective from the 8th June. From that date, to be able to hire a car while on your villa holiday, you will need to take a special code with you. This code relates to the fact that the paper counterparts of UK driving licences are now being computerized. The new code will be necessary to show the car hire vendor any convictions you may have had in the past…

Cheese Please: 5 Best Cheese Places in Madison, Wisconsin

Anyone who has ever watched a Green Bay Packers football game knows the fans are “cheese heads.” These people have cheese on the mind permanently. The diverse selection of cheeses available in Wisconsin reaffirms this lactose-tolerant notion. A shining example of this cheesy craze is Madison, Wisconsin, capital of the largest cheese-producing state in America. 1. Fromagination For those not looking to waste any time on their search for the best cheese in Madison, visit Fromagination. This high-quality artisan cheese shop specializes in rare and exotic cheese, making it one of the prime locations for acquiring flavors that otherwise evade…

Falling in love with South Korea via your mobile

  Tourists and expats of South Korea often want to quickly immerse themselves in Korean culture because it has so much to offer. Thankfully, some facets of the Korean lifestyle can be seen and experienced with the help of technology, particularly through mobile apps. Tech-savvy tourists of today draw help from mobile apps to explore the hidden gems of a country. eMarketer estimates that there will be 1.75 billion smartphone users by the end of this year, which is a major progression from the 1 billion users estimated by the parent company of UK-based entertainment site Pocket Fruity. The statistics…

See the World at the End of a Snooker Cue!

It may be one of the more sedate sports in the world, but snooker offers both players and fans a chance to take a wild ride across the globe. Like all professional sports, snooker tournaments take place around the world and that means various locations are thrown into the spotlight. From the UK to Germany, Australia and beyond, the professional snooker tour visits a ton of fantastic resorts throughout the year. If you’re planning on jumping on the bandwagon, it’s handy to know some of the things you can do when the players take a break. Of course, when you’re…

Mexico’s Island Paradise – Isla Mujeres

Just like any other travel destinations, knowing the best time to visit Isla Mujeres will spare you the woes most travelers experience when visiting the famous Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea. Once a Mayan sanctuary to goddess Ixchel, this island is now considered one of the top destinations in Mexico, with its pristine beaches and laid-back vibe. Just don’t let the name fool you, it ain’t just an island paradise with semi-clad women playing siren to lure the opposite sex, it’s a destination for all! If you already have your eyes set on this beautiful Island off the Yucatan…

Best Road Trips In The USA This Spring!

There is nothing like a classic spring road trip. The arrival of this season emboldens you to break out from winter’s hibernation and fondle the fresh outdoors. And who wouldn’t want to embrace the nature as vibrant colored flowers begin to blossom and temperatures begin to rise? Of course, these are not the only attractions for these trips, many others meander by lakes, woodlands, small quaint towns, and even museums and historic mansions. From the deserts to the mountains, here are some road trips in the USA that are sure to spark a wonderful spring awakening. Some are off the…

Exploring the best hipster cities in America

Many people slag on cities across the United States for being carbon-copies of each other, as they contain a strip mall, franchise restaurant, and car-orientated monoculture that would would leave you disoriented if you were kidnapped, blindfolded, and then dropped in the middle of another city. However, the best hipster cities in America constantly strive to create a sense of identity that breaks the traditional; mold in divergent ways. Visit each place in the list below, and you may find that your trip will become a much more exciting one… 1) New York City, NY While this cosmopolitan city is…