Hiring a car in Europe is an excellent way to explore at your own pace, but insurance jargon can feel complicated. Two important policies to grasp clearly are Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), usually included by the rental company, and separate car hire excess insurance. Both are designed to protect your finances, but do they always ensure you’re completely covered? Let’s explore.
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Travelling by aeroplane is often the fastest way to reach your destination, especially for international trips. However, flights can be an uncomfortable experience, particularly due to the cold cabin temperatures.
In this guide, I’ll outline some of the best ways to stay warm on a plane and make your journey more comfortable. As well as answer common questions such as why are aeroplanes so cold or what are cabin temperatures, so you can be best prepared for your next flight.
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Hitchhiking, once a popular and cost-effective mode of travel, has seen a decline in recent years. This article explores the legality of hitchhiking in the UK, the US, Europe, and other Western countries, examines the safety concerns for both hitchhikers and drivers, and discusses the reasons behind the decline in its popularity.
We’ll also explore why, personally, I would never choose to hitchhike or pick up a hitchhiker due to the safety concerns, but why we have given strangers a lift on two occasions. But first, is hitchhiking illegal? Let’s explore.
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Thinking of heading over to the Emerald Isle? Travel by ferry to Ireland from the UK is a fantastic option, blending convenience with a touch of adventure. Whether you’re planning a relaxing getaway or an action-packed road trip, hopping on a ferry offers a unique way to kick off your Irish adventure. With stunning views and a leisurely pace, the journey itself becomes part of the fun.
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Planning a stress-free family holiday can be a challenge, but TUI’s all-inclusive packages seemed to offer a solution for our trip to Atlantica Aegean Blue in Rhodes. In this review, I’ll share our honest TUI review of our experience, from check-in and flights to excursions and the return journey. From minor frustrations to helpful perks, here’s everything you should know if you’re considering TUI for your next family holiday.
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If you’re looking for a fun and budget-friendly family outing in Cornwall, the Newquay to Padstow Coaster is a fantastic option. Recently, my family and I embarked on this scenic journey when we had visitors staying and we needed some affordable family activities to do in Newquay with our kids and their cousins. It turned out to be a memorable adventure and one I’m sure they’ll always remember when older!
We have been on the coaster before as locals, however it can get very busy in the summer, so this is the first time we enjoyed the Newquay to Padstow coaster riding up top! I’ll share tips for how best to secure your up-top seat, as well as our experience with many photos and videos of the ride below.
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In summer we rode St Ives to Lands End on an open-top bus known as the Land’s End Coaster!
It’s a really fun and affordable way to see the beautiful Cornish landscape if you’re on holiday in Cornwall, or even if you live here.
It’s also an adventure if you have kids and a great idea for a low-cost activity in the summer holidays.
So what makes this bus journey so special and out of the ordinary?
Read on as I share some photos in our Land’s End Coaster review, our honest thoughts and some useful traveller information. Enjoy!
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