Lesser-Known Family Destinations to Leave a Lasting Impression If you are interested in cheap family holidays, you have likely come across a number of attractive (although popular) suggestions. While these can indeed leave a lasting impression, it is frequently the lesser-known family destinations that prove to be truly unforgettable. To make your life easier when…
FESTIVALS 2015 - THE ULTIMATE LIST OF MUSIC FESTIVALS IN EUROPE Ahoy Pirates! The winds may still be howling and the rain may still be falling all over England but never fear, festival season is just around the corner! We've been working hard on our ultimate list of music festivals in 2015 which will be sure…
The World of the Swimming Pigs - The Bahamas Oh Dear Lord... I just had to show you these! A pal of mine recently introduced me to the world of the "swimming pigs" - I didn't think it was real until I googled it for myself but omg, the first question I asked was…
Travel Around the World: 8 Tips To Help You Find the Cheapest Way to Travel the World "Avast there shipmates, adventure upon the horizon beckons! And all that be stopping us is this here empty chest of doubloons!" Is your lack of glittering booty stopping you from sailing the high seas? Well, shipmates, I have a…
The Top Five Ways to Beat the Holiday Rush It is said that the holidays are some of the most magical times of the year. However, they can also be extremely frustrating in terms of shopping, booking a holiday and finding the best gift before it is out of stock. Whether we are referring to…
The best Places in the World for your Family Holiday you wouldn't normally think of! The hustles of modern life can make it hard for the family to enjoy quality time together. However, if you are looking to achieve just that this holiday season, a family vacation to an awe-inspiring destination may just be what…
Travel Books - The Ultimate List of Awesome Books to Take Travelling One of my favourite things about travelling is that I suddenly have time to read. When I’m hitching, camping or backpacking around the world I often manage to read two or even three travel books a week. Check out the list below and if…
A Glimpse at the Highland Games The Scots boast a proud and ancient history. Owing to such a unique culture stemming from Celtic times centuries ago, it should be no great surprise that certain traditions have carried down through the ages. One excellent example of this are the yearly highland games that are played throughout…
Melanie Lux, travel blogger at Don't eat my Popcorn Melanie Lux started the blog while she was studying abroad in Barcelona. Now she is back and started to write about her latest experiences including travels. Look forward to exciting stories, loads of creativity and many tips and tricks for traveling - Melanie has a lot to tell. 5…
Backpacking tips - 7 Things Nobody Told Me About Backpacking I bought my first plane ticket for a solo backpacking trip to Africa when I was 18. I had decided to climb Kilimanjaro, pretty much on a whim and with the vague hope of impressing girls, and was looking forward to my first adventure. Before I left,…
How to choose a cheap hostel worth paying for! G'day there Pirates! Today, we figured we would take a short break from finding epic deals (I'm kidding, we've found a whole bunch today already!) and share some of our accumulated wisdom with you... If you're travelling for a week, a month or even a year,…
Guide: How To Apply For The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) When travelling abroad, you can be stung by some very expensive charges for minor medical treatment however; this may not need to be the case as a European Scheme may entitle you and your family discounted or free medical treatment within Europe, it is open…
Family Holidays - Cheap Vacations, Hints and best Holiday Destinations Content Unforgettable Family Holiday Destinations Keep The Kids Happy! Activity Holidays in the UK Family Holidays Abroad All Inclusive Vacations The Best All Inclusive Resorts Sailing the Seven Seas - Family Cruises 1) Unforgettable Family Holiday Destinations With half term fast approaching, now's the time to…
Hotel or Homestay? A comparison of Airbnb, hotels and Couchsurfing When after some thorough planning you have finally decided on the destination for your next holiday, another question arises: Where do I stay? Luckily the modern world offers a variety of options to spend some days or even weeks away from home. In the past many…
The best holiday destinations: Not sure where to go travelling? Get some inspiration here! Want to travel but not sure where to start? Unsure of the best holiday destinations for travellers on a budget? Keen to whet your appetite with our ultimate list of the best holiday destinations? Prepare to be wowed with endless holiday ideas and travel…
Holidays to Gambia - the ultimate Gambia experience G'day Pirates! You may have noticed that, here at HP-HQ (this is totally going to catch on), we have just a little bit of an obsession with holidays to Gambia! In fact, barely a week goes by without us posting some hot new deal to the Gambia - in…
The Pros and Cons of hitchhiking around the World Ahoy pirates! Many of you are always asking us for more articles about travelling on the cheap so today, drum roll please, we are going to look into the pros and cons of hitchhiking. Content Hitchhiking in the UK Tips for successful hitchhiking adventures The Pros…
How To Find Work Abroad Ahoy Pirates! Who amongst ye dreams of travelling forever? To throw your pack upon your back and hit the road, finding paid work abroad on the way! Forever living, partying and enjoying yourself in Backpackistan... it's easier than you think, you simply need to find work abroad upon the way! Content…
HolidayPirates: Participation terms and conditions “Summer Wishlist” 1. Competition and organisers The promoter of this online competition “Summer Wishlist” (hereinafter referred to as “Competition”) is HolidayPirates GmbH, Wallstraße 59, 10179 Berlin, Germany (hereinafter referred to as “HolidayPirates”). The participation in the Competition is governed exclusively by the following participation terms and conditions. 2. Participation 2.1…
