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One of the great things that have emerged since the turn of the century is the global push for physical fitness; we are all doing something to exercise, and if biking is your thing and you would like to socialise by riding with others, there are special tour groups you can join when travelling.
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Iceland looks like a truly stunning country to visit. The scenery looks breathtaking and who doesn’t have the Northern Lights on their bucket list? Driving a car in Iceland isn’t as simple as in most European countries as there are some dangerous mountainous roads which are called F-Roads where you’ll legally need a 4×4. Today I have an informative guest post to share with you a complete guide and tips when it comes to car rental in Iceland.
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Travelling by train can be an exciting and fun way to travel. When travelling with kids it’s really quite an adventure! However, the ticketing system in Britain isn’t always fair and you could end up paying far more than you need to. In this blog post, I will share some of the ways you can get very cheap train tickets.
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Every time we visit Ben’s family in Germany we hire a car. We always pick one up from the airport. We usually always pre-book, but there’s been the odd time, maybe only once, that we didn’t pre-arrange and just went to a desk when we were there. It’s definitely better to book ahead of time to get a great deal and to know what you are paying. I’m never sure if they overcharge when booking directly at a desk, but I always have my suspicions!
Car hire can be relatively cheap providing you book the most basic car for your needs. We always get something that’s big enough for us and our luggage and that’s our only requirement. We never have any additional requirements as we like to keep the cost as low as possible.
If you are looking to hire a car to run your own private hire business (like Uber) there are companies that specialise in this market. Companies like PCO Car Hire in London offer a cost-effective solution for those trying to make a living in private car hire, but don’t have access to their own vehicle. If you’re in this boat then some of the below points will also help.
Many hire cars do come with add-ons that can start bumping the price up, but often they aren’t needed. Here are eight tips to save money when hiring a car for your road trip:
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One of the most asked questions I see within the travel blogging and parent community is for advice on flying with kids. For a new parent it can be very daunting when flying with a baby and, even as a more established parent, the thought of flying with toddlers or young children can be terrifying! Children and babies are unpredictable and even adults can find flying alone quite a stressful challenge, let alone throwing a couple of kids and a baby into the mix too! In this blog post I will share as many tips on how to make flying with children and babies a breeze, or at least a lot more worry and stress-free with some good planning.
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