Hints & Tips for Travelling Longhaul

What are Visas?
The term visa is a shortening of a Latin phrase, carta visa, meaning the document has been seen. Visas take a considerable number of forms, starting from visitor visas to immigration visas, and each sort of visa has its own application process. For example, somebody who would like to enter a country to do business [...]
World Travel Information

All You Need To KNow About World Travel
World travel could be an amazing way to explore the world, find out more about new cultures or just relax in a setting different from your house. //
Adventure Holidays

A Guide To Adventure Travel
Adventure travel is a term used to market travel experiences that offer a selected sort of exhilaration or sense of danger. For instance, white-water rafting tours and hill climbing holidays could both be considered journeys under certain circumstances. Different folk have totally different definitions of what qualifies as an escapade, and the definition can change [...]
Guides to Backpacking!

Why is trekking different to backpacking?
Trekking frequently alludes to multi-day hiking trips thru rural, frequently rough territory. Many folks who are trekkers engage in longer trips thru complete regions of the Earth, using trekking as a method of getting from place to place. It can be incorporated with several other outside sports , for example rock climbing or back-packing. Trekking [...]
Fancy South America?

KEY TOURIST AREAS OF GUATEMALA
Western Highlands – with a high concentration of indigenous people, there is much tradition to appreciate and archaeological sites to explore. It is located on the outskirts of Guatemala City and on the border with Mexico. There are 30 Volcanoes which are prone to eruptions. Lake Atitlan – the highlands of Guatemala, with volcanoes, it [...]

The Languages of Guatemala
Guatemala culture and history is rich in variety. The origins are pre-Columbian, Meso-american which was the height of the Mayan civilization and Spanish rule. Because of all these influences from Spanish and Mayan culture there are over twenty indigenous languages being used by the 14.2 million natives of the second most populated Central American State. [...]

History of Guatemala
Archaeology has revealed a great deal about Mayan history in the region of Guatemala and Central Americas. From findings and research it is thought that the first human settlers in Guatemala were around 12,000BC or 18,000BC. When discussing the history of Guatemala we can divide the analysis into three subcategories; Pre-Columbian era, the Mayan Civilization [...]
Top Products
T Tech by Tumi Transport brief backpack, Black
T Tech by Tumi T-Tech Transport is ideal for short or long distance travel, offering style, durability and security for types of travels!BackpacksNon expandableSoft sided caseClean with soft damp cloth5 year guaranteeFabricZip fastening //
Pioneer 40-litre transit bag
Integrated trolley system, open-out suitcase design, zipped top pocket, comfort-hold carry straps, interlocking security zips and utility top bungee cord. H 25, w 56, d 33cm. Weight 3kg. //
Antler Flyweight Hard Suitcase, Graphite
Impressive styling meets high performance, the Antler Flyweight suitcase has an ABS shell with diamond embossed logo, and central locking trolley system for a smooth, safe ride. The dual-zipped main compartment has a fixed TSA combination lock for top security, a fully lined interior with mesh pockets, and elasticated packing straps for organised packing. The [...]
Trunki Bernard Bee Ride on Suitcase
The Trunki Bernard Bee Ride on Suitcase is ideal for hand luggage for your child to take with them on holiday, with a capacity of 18 litres it offers plenty of storage room for your child’s toys, as well as being stable enough for them to ride on. //
3Tier Kitchen Stand
Collapsible with windshield. Easily assembled and dismantled and packs away into a carry bag for ease of storage and transportation. //
Base Camp Flip-flop
The classic, rugged style of these flip-flops is inspired by The North Face’s hyper-durable expedition equipment. Supportive and with anatomical arch support, the egg crate inspired design of the foot bed is extra cushy for your soles. //
Antler Revelation Mantis 3 Piece
Antler Revelation Mantis 3 Piece collection The Revelation range delivers style for life. Great functionality fused with energy and fun loving design to bring you a range of luggage to suit your needs all at affordable prices. The Mantis three piece suitcase collection is perfect for a family holiday or just to make sure you [...]
Jack Wolfskin Berkeley Backpack
Two zipped main compartments and 2 front pockets, 1 side net pocket, cushioned carrying straps. Polyester Size approx. 44 x 32 x 17 cm (17¼ x 12½ x 6¾ ins) //
Cosmos 150
A generously cut sleeping bag for use in hostels and on valley campsites. Built with an integral ridge hood and a functional loose coated polyester shell for improved performance. //
I Was A Stranger
Badly wounded at the battle of Arnhem, and then spirited from his hospital bed by the Dutch Resistance, Brigadier John Hackett spent the winter of 1944 in Nazi-occupied Holland, hidden by a Dutch family, at great risk to their own lives, in a house a stone’s throw from a German military police billet. After four [...]