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Are you a keen traveller with a desire for scary movies? Then these places might be your next trip!

1. Island of the Dolls, Mexico
Situated in Xochimilco, Mexico City, this island was once home to Julian Santana Barrera. Barrera found the body of someone in the canal and in a bid to ward off evil spirits he hung old and discarded dolls off the trees. They are still there today.

2. Charles Fort, Kinsale, Cork
Charles Fort is said to be haunted by The White Lady who was reportedly a new wife who lost her husband the day after their wedding.

3. Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
Edinburgh Castle has a 900 year history and many, many hauntings to its name. The entire city has an underground system in which people suffering from the Black Plague were kept so if you like a scare, this is the town for you.

4. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, USA
This was the world’s first real penitentiary and was opened in 1829. It was the first place to test the results of solitary confinement.

5. Leap Castle, Offaly
This castle has many reported hauntings to its name including The Red Lady and the Elemental (sounds terrifying!). It is now privately owned.

6. Bethnel Green Underground, London
Tragically, during WWII, 173 people were crushed to death in the Bethnel Green Underground while taking shelter during an air raid risk. Staff of the underground station have reportedly heard screams of women and children over the years.

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As the summer approaches, we can’t help but dream about sandy beaches and drinking pina coladas.

In our quest for the perfect beach we found these five beauties that will leave you drooling and restless to book a flight:

Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy

The beach is surrounded by whie cliffs and blue water. You might even spot a turtle or dolphin.

Matira Beach, Bora Bora, Tahiti

This beach is a must for the sun worshipper. Spend the day hunting for balck pearls feeding sharks or simply lazing around.

Luskentyre Beach, Scotland

It might not be Tahiti, but this beach in Scotland is definitely impressive. Enjoy an amble and soak in the fresh air.

Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia

The beach gets incredibly busy but the clean sand and surf makes it so worth suffering through the crowds.

Kaiteriteri Beach, Nelson, New Zealand

This is the go to place if you love golden sand, penguins, seals and dolphins.

 

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These festivals are full of culture, colour and fun. If you are lucky enough, you may experience a few of them.

1. Fourth of July – US
Held, unsurprisingly, on the 4th of July each year all over the United States. Barbecues, beer and the American flag are all a staple part of any good 4th of July celebration!

2. Mardi Gras – New Orleans, US
Beginning on January 6th and stretching until Shrove Tuesday, you have about 11 hours left to get to the best city for celebrating Mardi Gras!

3. Oktoberfest – Munich, Germany
A 16 day festival running from the end of September until the first week of October. A celebration of Bavarian culture, dress and of course, beer.

4. La Tomatina – Buñol, Spain
Held on the last Wednesday of August each year, this day consists mainly of throwing tomatoes at people. What a fun mess!

5. Diwali – Nepal, India
Also known as the Festival of Lights, this ancient Hindu tradition is held in autumn each year. The festival celebrates the victory of lightness over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil and hope over despair.

6. St Patrick’s Day – Dublin, Ireland
I’m sure most of us know about this one and there is nowhere like Dublin on Paddy’s Day for fun, festivities and Guinness!

7. Holi Festival, India
This is also known as the Festival of Colours and is another ancient Hindu tradition. The festival has become increasingly popular with travellers and promotes community spirit as everyone is fair game in this colourful and friendly fight!

8. Carnival – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Held around the same time as Mardi Gras, before Lent, Rio is renowned for holding one of the most famous Carnival celebration.

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Missing a flight has got to be one of the worst things to happen but unfortunately, it is usually your own fault…

Misreading your flight times

This is an easy mistake to make – not everyone knows how to read a 24 hour clock…

Traffic delays

You should always factor traffic into your journey to the airport.

Forgetting your passport

Well, now this is just being careless.

Staying too long in the bar after security

The first thing you do after going through security is to hit the bar, sure what else would be doing. Unfortunately, some people can get a little too comfy and end up missing their flight.

Forgetting to factor in security

Seriously you should know by now that security takes a long time, especially when certain travellers insist on not putting their cosmetics into plastic bags- seriously people.

Sleeping in

What do airlines expect, the cheap flights are always at a ridiculous hour.

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The luxurious Mihir Garh in Rajasthan, India has been named the world’s most extraordinary hotel by Lonely Planet.

The castle is located on a sand mound at the edge of a desert and would set you back £320 for a one night’s stay. However, it didn’t just win on its extravagance as spokesperson for Lonely Planet, James Kay explains.

He says: “Few hotels are created without compromise; Mihir Garh is a rare example. This is not just a unique place to stay; it’s a shrine to the artistic and architectural traditions of Rajasthan in general and Jodhpur in particular.”

Coming in second was The Planet Baobab in Botswana’s Kalahari desert where guests sleep in colourful thatched huts and watch lions on the horizon.

The Torre Prendiparte B&B in Bologna came in a respectable third and the 900-year-old tower, which is the second tallest building in the city, comes complete with a rooftop terrace and “breathtaking” views of the Italian city.

Now all we need to do is pack a bag and decide which one to go for – decisions, decisions.

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L -r: Mihir Garh in Rajasthan, The Torre Prendiparte B&B in Bologna, The Planet Baobab in Botswana

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This is certainly one way to skip the crowds at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Christ The Redeemer statue.

This video is not for the faint hearted!

 

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If your dream is to travel but you just haven’t gotten around to it yet, transport yourself around the world with these great books.

From Thailand to Paris, these books will bring you places you only see in your dreams, all from the comfort of bed.

1. Wild, Cheryl Strayed
Cheryl is 24, divorced and racked with grief from her mother’s recent death. To heal and find herself she decides to undertake the Pacific Crest Trail and hikes 1, 100 miles – alone. A true and fascinating story that is due to be made into a film later this year.

2. Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert
Following a difficult divorce, Elizabeth travels the world going from Italy to Indonesia and then to India. This is a true story, which was made into a film starring Julia Roberts in 2010.

3. Into the Wild, Jon Krakauer
This book is based on Krakaeur’s 9,000 word essay on the travels and demise of Christopher McCandless. McCandless donated his college fund of $24,000 to Oxfam in 1990 and set out to travel Western United States.

4. The Beach, Alex Garland
This movie was a massive success, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. But the original novel is just as captivating. The story of a backpacker who comes across a small community of tourists living in isolation on an unspoilt island.

5. The Hundred-Foot Journey, Richard Marais
When Hassan and his family must flee their Indian home and restaurant business they go to London first and eventually settle in France. When they open a restaurant, they quickly become competition for the fearsome and strong chef across the road, Madame Mallory. The book will be made into a film starring Helen Mirren this year.

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There are some pretty awesome theme parks around the world that don’t involve a Mickey Mouse or a fairy princess.

Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi 

Ferrari World sounds just as cool as it is. Not only is it the largest indoor theme park with over 20 Ferrari-themed rides and attractions, it is also home to the world’s fastest roller coaster which can hit speeds of 240km/h in just 4.9 seconds. Eek!

Legoland, Denmark

Did you know there are six Legoland theme parks around the world? There are two in the US, one in the UK, one in Malaysia, one in Germany and of course one in Denmark . However, the one in Billund is a little bit special as it is located in the very same town where Lego started. You don’t even need to bring a child to witness the wonder of famous buildings recreated in the miniature bricks.

Window of the World, China

If you fancy seeing the Eiffel Tower one-third of its size then Window of the World theme park in China is just for you. The park replicates iconic sights such as Niagara Falls and the Pyramids of Giza  in 1:1, 1:5 or 1:15 scale.

Now the hardest decision will be deciding where to go.

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If you fancy visiting a hotel with a bit of a difference, you should definitely put Singapore’s Park Royal hotel on your to-do list.

The hotel, which was designed by WOHA architects, features not one but six sky gardens that will leave you in awe of the designers.

The green areas wrap around the hotel’s glassy exterior and guests are even treated to tropical gardens right outside their windows.

The gardens not only feature 15,000 square metres of reflecting pools, waterfalls, planters, outdoor hallways poolside bird cages and greenery, but it is also pretty good at energy and water conservation.

It was designed as a sustainable project and even has a zero-energy sky garden; not surprisingly, it has won more than 12 awards for its design and sustainability.

Unfortunately, the hotel which cost $350million to build  doesn’t come cheap and rooms start from about €230.

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Spike Aerospace, Inc. have plans to create the world’s “first supersonic business jet” that will not only cut flying time by half but will be the first windowless business jet.

Instead of windows, the interior of the Spike S-512 will be covered by display screens embedded into the walls. Cameras surrounding the aircraft will construct “breathtaking panoramic views” that will be displayed inside the jet.

According to the company it is not all about looks and there is an actual reason for removing the windows.

They said: “It has long been known that the windows cause significant challenges in designing and constructing an aircraft fuselage. They require addition structural support, add to the parts count and add weight to the aircraft. But until recently, it has not been possible to do without them.”

The firm also claims that it will cut flights down by half so that “it will save passengers time so they can explore more of the world”.

Unfortunately, with style comes a hefty price tag and the supersonic jet will set you back $60 million. However, on the brighter side, it is not due for release until December 2018 so you have some time to save.

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There are many reasons that people chicken out of travelling; however, no matter how much of cliché this sounds like, travelling will really open up to new experiences and new people

The excuse: It’s too dangerous
We admit it, some places are safer than others but just choose your destinations with caution and you’ll be fine. There is a whole world out there to be enjoyed – feel the fear and do it anyway.

The excuse: I’m broke
This is a legitimate excuse we know but there are so many other ways around it! Volunteer or work as an English teacher – not only will you be giving back but it will look good on your CV.

The excuse: Too many responsibilities
You will always find something more important that you need to do but just go with it – as the kids would say, “YOLO”.

The excuse: I’ll be homesick
Leaving your family and friend behind for the big bad world can be pretty daunting but it will be so worth it. And it’s not like you can never see them again!

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These places have some of the highest recorded temperatures ever recorded on earth – even the most avid sun-soaker wouldn’t risk tanning in these areas!

1.Death Valley, California
Located in the Mojave Desert, Death Valley is currently considered the hottest place in the world with records that reached 56.7 °C . It is both the lowest and driest area on earth. Strangely, though it is the hottest place on earth during the day, at night temperatures fall below freezing.

2. Dallol, Ethiopia
Once a mining town, this is now considered one of the most remote places on earth with an average annual temperature of 35°C.

3. Timbuktu, Mali
With a highest recorded temperature of 48°C, this area is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and is considered one of the hottest places on earth.

4. ‘Aziziya, Libya
Until 2012, this area had the highest recorded temperature on earth at  57.8 °C, recorded in 1922. However, due to controversies and issues regarding that reading it was withdrawn as of 2012.

5. Dasht-e Lut, Iran
This area has the hottest land surface temperature which can climb to 70.7 °C though the air temperature is less than this.

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