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Peru – Planning our Trip

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We had not travelled to South America when we ……. well I decided to travel to Peru. Hiking the Inca Trail was a bucket list item for me so it was time to cross it off the list. So how did we plan on how to see the most of Peru that we could? What did we want to experience? I started researching what we would like to experience while in Peru – lots of Google searches, looking through tours that tour companies did, reading blog posts etc. The list included (but obviously was not limited to) the following:[...]

Travelling with Extended Family – Are You Crazy?

Posted In: Plan Your Travel

Have you ever been planning a trip and had a family member ask if they can “tag along”? The option of travelling with extended family may come up, especially if they have seen you travel to exotic locations around the world and they haven’t travelled much or at all. Is it really a good idea to say yes? Here are some tips to help you, firstly decide if it is a good idea, and secondly to avoid issues while travelling. Tip 1: Do you get along before you travel? We all know that family aren’t always[...]

10 Tips for Securing Your Home When on Holidays

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The security of your home when you head off to travel is important, not only to keep your home safe, but also for peace of mind while travelling. Here are 10 tips for securing your home before heading on your holiday. Tip 1: Ensure gates, doors and windows are locked Firstly, ensure your gates are locked. This makes it more difficult for a burglar to get access to the side or back of your home and if they do, it’s also more difficult to get back out. Also, make sure all windows and doors are locked. It[...]