Survival means having to be wary of nice people!

Holiday scams come in all shapes and sizes. Dependant upon the country you are visiting, there is a tendency for a popular type of scam or con to be characteristic or in vogue in your destination. Watch out for those scam artists by reading all about the Foreign Office’s ‘Know before you go’ campaign otherwise [...]

are there any good interactive sites for gap year travellers?

Scott asked: Hi, i just need to know if there are any good web sites besides travellers connected where i can get in touch with other gap year travellers and gain advice?

How long does it take for a cinema movie to be released on DVD?

sgtbungo asked: I just saw the new star trek film last night and thought it was great!!!
Just wondering how long it will be before I can get it on official DVD in the UK?

Pony trekking/horse back riding near Edinburgh?

Surferchic50 asked: Going to be in Edinburgh in July, anyone know of a place close by where you could go horse back riding for a reasonable price?

What can i do on my Gap year?

Frankie Jones asked: I am planning a gap year for after A-Levels and before Uni but i am very short of inspiration at the moment. My interests are photography, technology, wildlife and sports like skiing, scuba diving. Does anybody have any ideas, know any good companies or websites or have been on any really good [...]

Can I take more than one gap year without losing my uni offer?

Dani asked: I suddenly decided not to go to university this year, two weeks before the results. I want to take a gap year and work, and then maybe continue working for another year. However, is this possible without losing my uni offer? Can I go to uni in, say, 3 years, without re-doing my [...]

All About Boutique Hotels

It is becoming increasingly common to see that many of the new, smaller, hotels are describing themselves as a “Boutique Hotel”. All across the world, in such places as the city of London in the UK, there appears to be an increase in the number of hotels describing themselves as a “Boutique Hotel” but what [...]

A Review of Germany for Visitors

Germany has experienced a tumultuous history: starting a World War, being divided into 2 states and much more. If you are organizing a trip, here is some background information you must know.

An Overview of Germany for Travelers

The official name of the country is the Federal Republic of Germany. Germany covers a landmass of over [...]

Where is the place to go for a gap year?

Jordan C asked: I am considering taking a break from work to go on a gap year. I’ve been thinking about Australia but it just seems so far away, and with the world in an economic crisis there might be no jobs available etc. Is it possible to travel about and get different jobs as [...]

How big are stars in comparison to the Earth?

Emma Monkey asked: If you can see stars that are billions of light years away, then I figure they must be huge up close, but on Sc-Fi programmes like Star Trek they still look the same size as they do from Earth. So can you please tell me how big are they really?