Travelling Cheap

You don’t have to spend money just to know more about the history and culture of London. There are many notable museums in London that will not ask their visitors any entrance fee. The following museums in the list are free so include them on your holiday itinerary when visiting London:
The British Library - as the name suggests, the British library is home for book lovers but it’s also a must visit museum as it holds more than 150 million items related to literature. Original books such as The Canterbury Tales and Beowulf are sometimes in display.
The British Museum - with more than seven million items, the British Museum is a massive museum that holds important items that came from various civilizations. The museum was established in 1753.

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The cottage industry is booming post recession after people were forced to re-evaluate their travel budget and appreciate the benefits of holidays closer to home.

Numerous locations in the UK have been long time favorites. Devon, Cornwall and the Lake District are hotspots for country-style holidays, connecting with nature and absorbing the tranquil surroundings.
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Daniel Eley is a volunteer in Colombia teaching school children. He has been in the country for many years and people who met him know him as a warm person who has risked even his personal safety just to be in Colombia. He has been volunteering for years not just in teaching kids but also as a supporter of various human rights groups in the country.
But fate would change Daniel’s life and now he needs everyone’s help. On January 1, 2010, Daniel had an accident while diving  in a river in Cali, Columbia. He’s immobile since the incident. Fortunately, the damage is only in his spine which means he is still aware of his surroundings. Medical treatment for his condition is not available in Colombia. He has to be airlifted back to England so that he could be given proper medical care and rehabilitation. This will cost a lot because of the extra requirements in transportation.
Fortunately, the plight of Daniel Eley did not go unnoticed. Friends and even complete strangers started donating to help his medical condition and possible rehabilitation.

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Located in Bullycurane, Caitlin’s Cottage is a property with a wide open space and a remarkable view of the ocean. It’s a place set-up for tourists who want to have a calm and peaceful holiday without spending too much on accommodation. Complementing the area is the nearby town of Clashmore. The town has three pubs for those who want to have a drink with the locals. Clashmore also offers access to several golf courses and beaches.

A must-see for tourists in this beautiful location is the Ardmore Beach located a few miles away from Bullycrane.
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One of the most searched terms in any travel website around Christmas and New Year is without doubts “last minute holidays”. We looked around the web ourselves to spot where the best deals and discounts are happening right now. TAP and Air France, for example, offer pretty good return fares for South America destinations, in particular Rio de Janeiro flights from £425.

Going to Brazil definitely sounds like an exciting holiday for a well deserved sunny break at this time of the year. So, here is some advice for those who do manage to grab a last minute occasion flight to Rio de Janeiro.

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For those who see SPA holidays as the luxurious, out of league treat, Slovenia and its thermal resorts might be the reason to reconsider this and perhaps start planning a relaxing and regenerating holiday in Eastern Europe. This is because thermal baths in Slovenia were not born as part of recent touristic trends but, on the contrary, have a very old tradition dating back from the beginning of the first millennium.

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Although, cruise holidays are generally seen as the rich people’s holidays, bargain deals can turn out to make them really affordable. Many cruise companies offer cheap cruises on a regular basis, so the main thing is to know where and when to look for those.

In general, cheap cruises will be found as last minute cruises and late bookings with short period ahead as companies will try to fill unsold cabins. Cabin only deals are the most discounted option on sale, which nonetheless includes all the requirements to have a relaxing break out of the cruise.

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Pamporovo is a beautiful ski resort located in the Rhodope Mountains – the mountain where the legend of Orpheus, the mythical singer is believed to have lived. It’s one of the more popular skiing resorts of Europe. Here you can enjoy the snow throughout the year which is why many tourists flock to Pamporovo for some skiing.

Pamporovo is a great location for that ski vacation you are dreaming of. Whether you’re going alone or travelling with your friends or family, Pamporovo is surely a wonderful place to visit and you’ll never get bored. This is indeed a pearl that you should discover and rediscover over and over again.

The climate here is quite mild that is said to have over 120 days of sun while its winter is just mild. Pamporovo is a wonderful place to learn how to ski as beginners would find the runs quite suitable. The more experienced skiers would also find interesting terrains and ski slopes that would prove quite challenging.

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The days in Europe get shorter, colder and darker and you’ll crave for a bit of sunshine and warmth until March or April. So bring a smile upon your face and temporarily move to a sunny destination (like a migrating bird) or chase a bit of sunshine for a week or so.

Here are some tips for the destinations you can choose: Egypt, Port El Kantaoui in Tunisia or Kololi Beach in Gambia. These places full of sunshine will make you forget it is actually winter time and the prices are very convenient: for 7 days in Tunisia in a 4 star hotel the prices start from £195 per person. Even cheaper than that would be a holiday in Tenerife, 3 -star accommodation from £189. Waking up every day with a nice view over the sea you will forget that actually Christmas is coming.

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Before every Halloween, a lot of people get more curious about scary places, demons and events are taking place around the world for the enthusiastic ghost hunter wannabes. There is something about being scared that gives people a sense of euphoria. For this reason, many visitors flock haunted houses and other scary places around the world. Here are three of the scariest destinations in the world:

The Tower of London may be one of the scariest place on Earth. Here, many claimed to have heard rattling chains and have seen several apparitions. This is probably because this tower had been used as a prison and execution site several hundred years ago. Many people died here and their souls are believed to have remained here as well.

The Stanley Hotel is the inspiration for the movie “The Shining”. It’s been around for 100 years and there are many witnesses who have seen the ghost of Flora Stanley as she plays the piano and watches over the hotel. The fourth floor is also very noisy at night.

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