If you’re looking for a Mediterranean gem to please the whole family, Cyprus could be your perfect escape. For family holidays to Cyprus, this stunning island offers a wealth of fabulous resorts and a long list of wonderful things to see and do. Of course, for many visitors, it’s all about the beach – and … Continued
In recent years, Ayia Napa has developed a reputation for being a nonstop party zone, a relatively cheap destination for youngsters to experience their first taste of freedom… and alcohol by the bucket load. That’s a great shame, however. It’s perfectly possible to enjoy other sorts of holidays to Ayia Napa. If you’re planning to … Continued
The idea of Interrailing at first can seem incredibly appealing. Travelling through Europe from one famous city to the next, taking holiday snaps in front of every famous landmark you pass and only needing a month to do it all. Great! You can tick off all the classic “must see” cities of Europe in the … Continued
Despite being one of the smaller continents, the varied landscapes which characterise Europe make for some amazing views. Europe also has plenty to offer for family holidays, even when the weather’s a little on the chilly side. Often, the best way to explore Europe is by car, but which routes are best for keeping holidaymakers … Continued
On the pacific coast of Guatemala there is a place as magical as any fairytale you’ve ever read. Where the water flows like wine and the smiles are contagious. The name is Xocomil, and the game is water slides. Guatemala’s largest (and I think only) water park is a grueling three and a half hour … Continued
No matter where you’re from in the world, and regardless if you call it a vacation or a holiday, the desire to get away and to see other parts of the world is something we all have in common. Immersing yourself in another culture; having unique and beautiful experiences in a strange and wonderful locale … Continued
This is a peek into my daily routine as a Kiva Fellow in Guatemala. I was working with a new microfinance partner in ADICLA, so most days consisted of visiting borrowers around the region and uploading their profiles to the Kiva.org network. Join the T2T Kiva Lending Team and help fund the people I’ve met. … Continued
Headed to the U.K. near the end of the year? You’ll probably hear the winter holidays in Britain before you see them, with the piped-in tunes of Christmas carols and songs about the season bending your ear in every public venue — and probably even in your London hotel room. You’ll be more likely to … Continued
Last week, I had the opportunity to catch a night bus from Guatemala City to Flores, Guatemala (via Panajachel), to meet a good friend and explore the ruins of Tikal for a few days. The night bus was an all-to-familiar experience of an uncomfortable and sleepless 12 hours, but once I arrived in Flores, just … Continued
Rumor has it that the Mayans had predicted the world to end on December 21, 2012. I wanted to see if I should start maxing out the credit cards or not, so I went to the Mayan Ruins of Tikal in Peten, Guatemala to ask an expert. We had a great tour guide at the … Continued