New Years Eve is traditionally a time of reflection and excitement. A chance to wave goodbye to the past 12 months; whether it’s been good or bad, and look forward optimistically and expectantly to the year ahead.
And what better way to set the tone for an awesome year than with a party to end all parties, on the streets of one of the world’s most spirited and fun loving cities.
The atmosphere is immense and the streets full of like minded people, drinking, dancing and waiting to cheer in the future with a spring of hope in their step – beats a night down the local pub I’m sure you’ll agree.
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Every week our biggest travel brains tackle a question thrown their way from our loyal blog readers and do their best to dish some amazing advice. This week is no different, so grab a cuppa and get ready to digest this week’s installment.
If you have a question you’d like our experts help with, send them to us via email and they’ll be answered right here on the blog. This week’s question comes from Laura all the way up in Fife, Scotland.
Any recommendations for last minute destinations for a group of friends to spend Christmas – somewhere with a bit of sun would be lovely! Laura, Fife.
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In terms of cool, interesting and trendy cities the USA definitely has the lion’s share. There’s a huge selection which, depending what you’re into, will satisfy your every whim.
So where do all the cool kids hang out? Where should you go to experience the very best of American culture with a fashionable twist?
I’ve compiled a list of 5 of the hippest American cities, questions is, where to go first?
Portland, Oregon is hip beyond any doubt - I mean they have a reindeer on their sign for gods sake!
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It’s Friday afternoon so you know what that means?! Yep, it’s Ask the Experts time, yeeeey!
And my, oh my, they have a cracker this week. So, who’s turn is it? Step forward Sam, who’s currently living in New Jersey, USA.
I’m working in the USA at the moment and am a bit of a geek when it comes to all things ‘techy’. Where’s best to go for the ultimate geeky travel fix? I know that Houston has the Space Centre, but is there anywhere else? Sam in New Jersey
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Adventure tours rock my world – almost as much as Passionfruit Mojito’s (almost).
And, sometimes they get a bit of a bad rep. The majority of us who have experienced life as part of a tour group wouldn’t look back, but some – rather unfairly – dismiss the idea of adventure touring right off the bat.
Common misconceptions include; ‘they’re so expensive’ and ‘you don’t get time to do your own thing’, and that’s exactly what they are – misconceptions. Whether you’ve ever thought about taking an adventure tour or not, it’s important that you read the rest of this blog.
Adventure tours offer a whole host of ways to experience an authentic taste of culture
Below are 6, very good, reasons why I think adventure touring is the ultimate way to travel, including some opinions from our ever vocal Twitter community thrown in for good measure.
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