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When travelling abroad, luggage needs to be light, expandable, and it needs to have wheels. Learn about the importance of carrying a bag that has a compartment for a computer in this video on buying luggage.

Take a tour of Bangkok, Thailand — part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Number ten, Wat Arun. Bangkok has one of the greatest collections of temples in the world. This Buddhist temple, also known as “Temple of the Dawn” is quite spectacular. Number nine, Lumpini Park. Bangkok is a massive city; Lumpini Park offers an excellent escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. You can just relax or engage in an activity. Number eight, Wat Pho. It is said to be the largest and oldest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. An extremely large statue of a reclining Buddha [More]

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Swimming with the turtles, part of the fantastic Calabaza Catamaran excursion – the trip of a lifetime! www.calabazasailingcruises.com.

Travelling alone can be scary and dangerous. Watch “Solo Travel Safety Tips” to learn ways to make you more confident about your safety when you travel. This will give you ideas on how to safeguard your purse, money, avoid muggers and problem makers.

Now is a good time to plan a trip to Brazil – and not just because the World Cup will be held there in 2014 and the Olympic Games two years later. We’ll get a chance to assess Brazil’s capacity for organisation when the FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off in June. There is no doubt, though, that thanks to the growing strength of the economy, and the improved infrastructure required for those two later events, the country is safer and easier to travel around than ever before. After decades of overselling a handful of tried and tested beach destinations, Brazil [More]

Join Heidi Van Sewell, Rick Steves’ tour guide, as she shares tips and insights for traveling in Italy. I would start the video at 3.15 unless you want to watch the promotional stuff! After that it’s a really good guide about what to see in Italy. You’ll almost be able to smell the linguini and taste the vino rosso as we explore enchanting Italy. The north is home to cosmopolitan Milan, time-tripping Venice, serene lakes, and the Alpine Dolomites. In central Italy we’ll visit the Renaissance capital of Florence and the quaint hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria. On the [More]

The island of Madeira belongs to Portugal and is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Madeira is a tropical garden with incredible scenery, friendly inhabitants and culinary delights.

Sicily – prepare to be overwhelmed by its contrasts, landscapes, beaches and amazingly diverse, ancient heritage. From its bubbling capital Palermo to age-old Roman and Greek ruins, sun-drenched sands and the ever-present, smouldering Mount Etna, this is one island overflowing with treasures.

This video is a look around the beautiful seaside town of Portofino in Italy with travel writer Trevor Claringbold. The house shown at the end of the video is that of Silvio Berlusconi, the Italian premier. It may not be as famous or chic as its neighbour just across the border, but the Italian Riviera in many ways has more to offer than the French equivalent. Liguria, to give this stretch of coast and its hinterland its correct title, can be roughly split into two parts, with the regional capital, Genoa, in the centre.

Take a tour of Top 10 Travel Attractions of San Francisco, California – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Number 10: Cable cars. One of San Francisco’s icons, cable cars are not only fun to ride, but also an efficient means for getting to various attractions within San Francisco. Number 9: Fisherman’s Wharf, a popular tourist attraction. Fisherman’s Wharf many activities, like boat cruises and you may even be able to watch sea lions in action. Number 8: De Young Museum. Located inside the Golden Gate Park, the museum houses many great works of art. Natural elements [More]

Lying in the Mediterranean, off the east coast of Spain, the Balearic Islands comprise Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. They’re an incredibly popular destination for British tourists thanks, in no small part, to the fantastic weather, glorious beaches and pulsating nightlife.

Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular city-breaks. With bustling markets, shops, eateries and bars, a myriad of museums, and the eccentric constructs of world-famous Modernist Antoni Gaudi dominating the skyline, there are no shortages of quality sights. If you do tire of the city, you can easily decamp to the nearby coast or mountains. Get your bearings on the city’s most famous parade, La Rambla. Take in the market stalls, street artists and tapas bars before making your way to the scenic Barri Gotic, home to the city’s main cathedral as well as many other beautiful churches. Gaudi’s most [More]

Take a tour of Top 10 Travel Attractions of Madrid, Spain – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Number ten, Plaza de Cibeles. Madrid is known for many beautiful squares like this one. The Cibeles fountain is an important symbol of this city. Number nine, Almudena Cathedral. It took more than 100 years to complete its construction in 1993. The original site was occupied by Madrid’s first mosque. Number eight, Puerta Del Sol. Madrid’s busiest square, a famous landmark here shows the Bear and the Strawberry Tree. Number seven, Temple of Debod. Many people are surprised to [More]