Travel tips to European Countries: Norway

About the county Norway, a Nordic country lying on the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula is located in Northern Europe. It also borders Sweden, Finland and Russia. Norway is an outstandingly beautiful country with a long coastline, snowy mountains and breathtaking fjords.  Oslo is the capital of Norway and also the largest city. Norway is bestowed with lots of natural beauty encompassing wild forests, historic towns and beautiful fishing villages. The country is very hospitable to the tourists and people are very friendly too. Many tourists are attracted by the famous midnight sun of the Arctic. All three big cities of Norway offer different experiences to visitors.  Norway is a... [Read more]

South Africa Travel Tips: Weather, getting to and around South Africa, time difference and Currency

Weather in South Africa South Africa’s hottest and busiest time is during the UK winter months of November to March.  This is also the busiest period for tourists and locals.  For a cooler temperature and less busy period, the UK summer months of July and August are a good time to go.  When I visited South Africa in July and August the weather was mainly sunny and warm but not too hot so this was the best time for me to travel.  It was perfect for all activities.  It was nice and quiet at this time too, and this is the cheapest time to visit South Africa.  I made sure I read a lot of South Africa Travel Tips before I travelled to ensure I travelled at the best time for me, which was... [Read more]

How To Pack For A South America Vacation

South America is a vast country stretching from the skinny waistline of the Panama Canal to the tip of Cape Horn in southern Argentina. Because of its varied geography and immense size, it’s hard to squeeze every destination into one South America travel adventure – much less all your things into one backpack. Take into consideration the geography, climate, and season when you plan your itinerary, and you’ll be well-prepared for an easy-to-pack trip. Here are some tips for how to pack for your South America tour. How to Pack for Peru The capital of Peru, Lima is located on the central coast and it has a mild desert climate year-round. Overcast from April-October, high temperatures... [Read more]