At this point, seems 2020 is pretty much a writeoff, doesn’t it? So what, what shall we do about that? … why, we’ll start looking forward to 2021, that’s what we’ll do! Take that, Corona-chan! And to help you get started on those dreams, here’s a contest from Tour Radar to enter: Win a Trip to Africa in 2021! If exploring Africa’s abundant bushveld in search of the Big Five has always been on your bucket list, here’s your chance to  win a trip for two in 2021! Enter by the 23 April 2020, and you and one other lucky person could be heading for Africa’s open plains with Aca ..read more

Here’s a writing contest that suits the mood of the moment most excellently indeed over at Fred’s Blog, where the Travel Stories contest of years past has been replaced with an Authors Showcase on a subject we all need more of at the moment: Inspirational True Stories! 2020 Authors Showcase – Guidelines   Few of us have lived through such unsettling times as these. Because of this, I wanted to make this year’s showcase as cheerful and supportive as possible. My hope is that the subject for our 2020 Authors Showcase – Inspirational True Stories – will appeal to writers and readers alike ..read more

Sydney is a fascinating cosmopolitan city that has world-famous iconic landmarks, and lots to see and do when you visit. If you are planning a trip to the Harbour City, and you are looking for a bit of fun and adventure when you explore, here are some excellent ways to get around the city and see its landmarks that will get the blood pumping. Image Source: Unsplash Explore The Harbour From The Water An excellent way to explore the Sydney shoreline is from a kayak, which will also give you a unique perspective of iconic landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge or Opera House. You can rent a kayak b ..read more

So all those posts and tweets and instas and vlogs at the beginning of the year about great travel plans for 2020 … well, those certainly haven’t aged well, have they? In their place, how about this instead, our top Absolutely Not At All Medically Valid Recommendation for stopping any pandemic in its tracks: However, we will note that there is solid evidence that raw garlic is antimicrobial and generally beneficial to the immune system, so you’ve that going for you beside the social distancing effect. Win-win-win! In any case, we certainly hope that all of you are doing your best to stay at h ..read more

This time in the Thailand Unveiled series, we’re going to the southern province of Krabi, directly across Phang Nga Bay from the tourist mecca of Phuket and generally regarded as a mellower scenic alternative to Phuket’s bustling nightlife. Which is true, but Krabi is also a place of cultural charms all its own — — and thanks to the Tourist Authority of Thailand we have a roundup for you from our trip to visit the delightfully engaging Krabi Naga Fest, a combination jazz festival and county fair and beach party held around the beginning of March each year that you should definitely plan your ..read more

Fancy yourself an expert at finding optimal flight itineraries? (Why, yes. Yes, we do.) Well, today’s contest heads up for you is a chance to prove it — and win $10,000 (or one of the 25 $500 flights for runners-up) for proving it, by finding the cheapest round-the-world itinerary with graphic flight metasearch site Escape! Play The Great Escape Challenge   WIN A $10,000 WORLD TOUR Just find the cheapest globe hopping adventure on Escape! Start from your origin city on any dates Add at least one city per continent to your trip Fly back to the origin and submit the total airfare < p dir ..read more

Now how’s that for an attention-grabbing headline? That can’t possibly be true, can it? Well, yes indeed it can, for a heavily restricted value of “true” — let’s check it out just in case some of you Dear Readers want to fly a lot in Asia this next year! If you want to just go straight to the source and read the details yourself, here it is — AirAsia Unlimited Pass: all you can fly for a year! AirAsia Unlimited Pass T&C TL;DR — here’s the important restrictions: It’s only AirAsia X (D7) and Thai AirAsia X (XJ) It’s only between Malaysia and Australia, India, China, Korea and Japan It’s ..read more

Of all the African countries, Namibia is an unspoilt oasis and it is teeming with wildlife, allowing you to observe “the big 5” — lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant, and rhinoceros — and many other species that call Namibia their home. Located on the west side of Southern Africa, Namibia has an Atlantic Ocean border with some stunning beaches, which is not what you’d expect on a safari! Image Source: Unsplash If you are planning a safari for the coming summer, here is some useful information to help ensure you have a great time: Choose A Tailored Tour — There are tour operators that have p ..read more

Woah! What’s better than winning a weekend ski trip? How about a full week of ski trip? Check out what Frommer’s and Breckenridge Grand Lodge have for you to win: The Great Breckenridge Giveaway   WINTER IS BACK AND BRECKENRIDGE IS WAITING FOR YOU Enter to win a 7-night ski trip to Breckenridge, Colorado with ski-in/ski-out accommodations, plus $5,000 cash for lift tickets, transportation and more! You’ll also receive a personalized gift bag full of fun surprises from local vendors, Best of Breck swag and more. Yes, that is an excellent trip indeed isn’t it now? Hurry over and enter — entri ..read more