Author: Jamie

First holiday abroad

For some adults, the first holiday abroad that they take can be daunting. Going to a foreign country, not knowing the language and eating different food can be enough to put some people off, but you do find that you can very quickly adapt and fit in with the locals if you take the time

Angkor Wat

In the sprawling jungles of Cambodia lies the enigmatic temple of Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world. This iconic structure once lay at the heart of the Khmer empire and dates back to the 12th century. Though it continued to be used down the centauries, changing from a Hindu to Buddhist temple, the

Yellowstone National Park

Widely regarded as the world’s first national park, and certainly its most famous, The USA’s Yellowstone National Park encompasses nearly 3500 miles of stunning and varied scenery. Established in 1872, it’s mainly situated in the state of Wyoming, spreading over the borders into Montana and Idaho. The park is teeming with wildlife and is home

Supporting the locals

When visiting another part of the world, you should always consider the affect tourism is having on the locals. Often tourism is a good thing for many areas as it will bring in money. But this is only the case if the tourists are respectful, otherwise you may find that the local community has to

Visiting the tomb of Tutankhamun

Tutankhamun is probably the most famous pharaoh in Egypt. He was an Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty, during the period of Egyptian history known as the New Kingdom. He died at a very early age and his tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in November 1922. His tomb lies in the Valley of the

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