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June 22, 2016

7 Ways to Travel Cheap in Paris

Opening a bottle of French wine on a beautiful sunny day and enjoying your favorite ravioli while gazing at the Paris skyline is the definition of a perfect day. Paris is one of the favorite cities of millions of travel enthusiasts around the world. Thanks to its vintage cobblestones streets with lights shining on the surface, while incredible music and delicious food are all around you. Paris is a city that is divine and takes elegance to its best!

Apart from all the fun things you can do in Paris, your wallet might not find it funny, as it is also a very expensive city. Money is known to disappear quickly in restaurants, bars and visiting attractions if you’re not smart. It won’t be a happy feeling finding your bank balance trippin’, trust me! Are you planning a trip to Paris? To save you from trouble and your checks from bouncing, here are some of the best tips that have helped me stay in the budget on my last trip to the city of love and romance.

by shailany

September 1, 2015

Want To Treat Your Lover To A Romantic Break? Choose France

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Romantic holidays play a crucial part in our relationships. Whether it’s your first or 31st together, there’s always pressure to get it right. There are many fantastic destinations for couples to visit. However, France is easily one of the most popular for lovers to spend a few days together. Quite frankly, it doesn’t take a genius to see why. Here is a guide to why France is the perfect destination for couples of all ages to celebrate their love. Enjoy. Luxury Regardless of when or where you travel, a little luxury goes a long way to making the holiday feel much nicer. Nonetheless, this relaxation is certainly appreciated by travelling couples. You can never guarantee what the weather will be like in any destination. Having luxury accommodation will take the weight off your shoulders. Even if it decides to rain throughout the time you are away, you’ll be able to enjoy some of the finer things in life. For romancing couples, the privacy of a luxury villa could be very welcomed. Visit www.qualityvillas.com for more information. Even if you don’t spend much time in the accommodation, a good night’s sleep will help you to gain better enjoyment from […]

by shailany

June 12, 2014

UK Camping for the Tour de France: An Interactive Guide

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The 101st Tour de France, set to take place from Saturday July 5th to Sunday July 27th this year, will see the cyclists explore previously unknown pastures in the form of the UK’s Yorkshire Dales. Kicking off in Leeds, the UK leg of the tour will pass through Harrogate, York, Sheffield, Cambridge and Essex before finishing in London. Whilst it may not serve the typically sunny, blue skies of Spain, nor offer the dainty culinary delicacies of France, Yorkshire has a few tricks up its own sleeve ready to wow the thousands of travellers who will be pilgrimaging northwards to watch the cyclists vie for that prestigious yellow jersey. Boasting ‘100 days of Art and Culture’, this year’s York Festival will coincide with the tour to show visitors exactly what the UK’s biggest county has to offer. Artists have been busy burrowing tracks into the hillsides between Blubberhouse and Holmfirth for their “Fields of Vision” exhibition, amid the enormous aerial landscape pictures set to woo spectators from the sky. For those who have been dragged to the tour by their lapels and are seeking alternative entertainment in place of cycle-spotting, there are theatre productions, music concerts and exhibitions aplenty taking place across the county. […]

by shailany

November 12, 2012

Top 3 Activities To Do in Paris

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While thinking of exploring Paris for the first time, people tend to stick to the beaten path that takes them to the famous landmarks such as the Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. But it is now time to think out of the box! Whether you are a first time visitor or not, chances are high that you may want to see the strange and bizarre side of this wonderful French capital. Certainly, Paris has much more to offer than an assortment of romantic and avant-garde artistic memories. If you widen your scope of exploration, you will be astonished to see that this cultural city is also the abode of several adventures that can put your guts at test! Face the Sight of Death If you wish to explore a creepy adventurous site in this romantic city, Les Catacombes should top your list on places to visit. Your adventurous attempt from the gateway to death takes you to an array of dark, fusty tunnels below the streets, which hold a horrifying stack of human skulls and bones. This secretive tomb was made in the 18th century when the congested cemeteries were being vacant in grounding the dead bodies […]

by SHAILANY