Japan once had a reputation as an expensive vacation destination, but the country’s economic downturn has put it back on the radar of bargain-seeking tourists. With careful planning and a little know-how, your Japanese yen can go further in the Land of the Rising Sun. Buying individual tickets on the Japanese rail system can be […]
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The exclusivity of a boutique hotel means you often need to pay through the nose to stay in one. But it is possible to enjoy this privacy and pampering on a budget if you know where to look. Villa Donati, in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond, is one of the area’s best kept secrets. There […]
Most visitors to Australia’s Sunshine State, Queensland, flock to the well known tourist areas. There’s the beach strip known as the Gold Coast, the idyllic resorts of the Top End, and of course the capital city of Brisbane. For all of the convenience of Brisbane without the crowds and expense, consider bunkering down at Limes […]
China can be one of the world’s most expensive countries to visit, or one of the cheapest. Your experience all depends on the areas you visit, and what you do with your yuan when you get there. Chinese money is called renminbi, of which the most popular unit is the yuan. Western travelers might equate […]
Whether you’re planning a visit to the busy streets of Sydney or the serene landscapes of Tasmania, iVenture Experiences can help you see it for less with its discount travel cards. There are four different cards in all, allowing you to soak up all that Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, and Queensland’s Sunshine Way have to offer. […]
Where will you ring in 2011? From fireworks at the Eiffel Tower to watching the ball drop in Times Square, the opportunities for revelry are endless (admittedly, most involve champagne and fireworks). Celebrating the beginning of another year in another country is an experience you will never forget. Here are some top global New Year’s […]
It’s a long way from Graceland, but during the second week of January the small Australian town of Parkes honors the King of Rock and Roll at the Elvis Festival. You’ll find Parkes in the heart of New South Wales, 365 kilometers from the state’s capital city, Sydney. Around 11, 000 people live there, but […]
India is a vast country with many places begging to be explored, but few tourists ever reach some of the nation’s most breathtaking spots. The country’s deserts and mountains are not easily accessible by traditional Indian transport, but don’t let that stop you discovering them. A jeep safari is up to the challenge! The rugged […]
The winter chills have well and truly set in, and China is preparing to celebrate. From January 5 the city of Harbin, in the country’s northern province of Heilongjiang, will come alive for the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival. The month-long event is a Chinese institution, which was established in 1963 and, after years […]
Just a few miles from the throngs of tourists in Waikiki is a more urban, budget-friendly part of Honolulu. Whether you choose to spend an afternoon soaking in the unique history of the Honolulu waterfront, walking around downtown and taking in all of the public art or heading over to Chinatown to take in the […]
