http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/ Get all the latest Travel news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sat, 5 Jul 2008 17:53:36 +0100 Copyright: (C) Play-2-Win Ltd http://www.lads-stash.com/_furniture/gfx/logos/ladsstash.png http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/ Following Wayne Rooney's recent stag trip to the party island of Ibiza where he painted the White Isle red, research has found that over half of us (57%) have travelled oversees to celebrate a stag or hen party. But it's not just footballers and WAGs who are splashing out on a final pre-marital fling. The average Brit spends £423.43 each year on at... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Half+of+all+Brits+choose+to+head+overseas+for+a+final+fling+of+freedom-669.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Half+of+all+Brits+choose+to+head+overseas+for+a+final+fling+of+freedom-669.html Fri, 4 Jul 2008 15:29:50 +0100 Travel Remember when you were a child and one week you wanted to be a supermodel, the next it was a fashion designer, and then a few day’s later you had changed you mind again and set your heart on being a world-class snowboarder? Well for one woman all of those childhood dreams have come true. FemaleFirst caught up with Charlotte Dutton, the snowboarder... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Professional+snowboarder+gives+her+top+tips+for+summer+snow-668.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Professional+snowboarder+gives+her+top+tips+for+summer+snow-668.html Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:49:32 +0100 Travel I know it can be a real pain to get the holiday of your dreams when realistically you're money only stretches to a weekend huddled in a tent in the middle of nowhere thanks to the depressing state of our economy at the moment. Well fear not, there is hope on the horizon thanks to Wanderlust's ultimate travellers’ cheat sheet which is full of clever... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Cashstrapped+Brits+can+now+travel+for+less-666.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Cashstrapped+Brits+can+now+travel+for+less-666.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:38:05 +0100 Travel If your house started slumping to one side there’s no doubt you would be more than a little cross, but for one building, the unreliable builders were nothing more than a godsend as they made it into one of Italy’s most famous landmarks. Contrary to popular belief, the leaning tower of Pisa was actually designed to stand vertically and serve as the ... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+The+Leaning+Tower+of+Pisa-665.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+The+Leaning+Tower+of+Pisa-665.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:54:00 +0100 Travel A new list out today reveals that TV makeover shows featuring celebrities such as Gok Wan and Trinny & Susannah are shaping our lifetime aspirations. Whilst traditional ideas of being famous, travelling across America and swimming with dolphins are on the list, they no longer top it as makeovers, and a date with the lovely George Clooney now hold pole position! http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Things+to+do+before+youre+60-664.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Things+to+do+before+youre+60-664.html Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:22:57 +0100 Travel Translated as The Church of Holy Wisdom, which is found in the stunning city of Istanbul, is also known as the Ayasofya Museum, is universally acknowledged as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world as well as being considered the Eighth Wonder of the World. A former Eastern Orthodox church was the largest Cathedral in the world for almost... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+Hagia+Sophia-663.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+Hagia+Sophia-663.html Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:35:04 +0100 Travel The Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, also known as the temple of gratitude, is a historical archaeological site located on the south bank of the Yangtze in Nanjing, China. It was constructed in the 15th Century as a Buddhist place of worship but was then largely destroyed in the 19th century during the Taiping rebellion, but thankfully the tower is onc... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+The+Porcelain+Tower+of+Nanjing-662.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+The+Porcelain+Tower+of+Nanjing-662.html Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:50:26 +0100 Travel Contrary to popular urban myths, the great wall of China cannot actually be seen from space, but nevertheless should be a must-see place on any intrepid explorers wish list. Although many people claim that the wall can be seen from outer space, this is not strictly true as the Great Wall is a maximum 9.1m wide and is about the same colour as the so... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+The+Great+Wall+of+China-661.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+The+Great+Wall+of+China-661.html Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:45:26 +0100 Travel Research by travel website Expedia and dating experts from match.com reveals that nearly half of Brits have fought with their partners on holiday, with over one in ten couples splitting up while abroad. With a further one percent of married couples in Britain admit to applying for a divorce after falling out with each other on holiday. So why doe... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Holidays+lead+to+break+up+for+millions+of+British+couples-660.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Holidays+lead+to+break+up+for+millions+of+British+couples-660.html Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:17:08 +0100 Travel The Taj Mahal, an embodiment of love and romance, is located in the city of Agra, approximately 204 km to the south of Delhi. The complex itself is huge, and is made up of five main constituents, Darwaza (The main gateway) Bageecha (The gardens) Masjid (The mosque) Naqqar Khana (The rest house) and Rauza (The main mausoleum.) Built by Emperor Shah... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+Series+Taj+Mahal-659.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+Series+Taj+Mahal-659.html Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:30:30 +0100 Travel From June 21, the streets of Cody, Wyoming will become a gathering place for grizzly bears, but travellers need not be alarmed; as these bears are harmless fibreglass replicas set out for your delight as part of the 2008 Festival of Grizzly Sculpture. From conception to final touch of colour, these animals are unique painted sculptures, their theme... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/The+Grizzlies+are+Coming-658.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/The+Grizzlies+are+Coming-658.html Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:27:54 +0100 Travel However, a trip to this bustling city wouldn’t be complete without making a stop at the Colosseum in the centre of the city. This elliptical amphitheatre in Italy’s capital is one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and is also one of Rome's most popular tourist attractions, receiving millions of visitors annually. http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+The+Colosseum-657.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+The+Colosseum-657.html Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:33:05 +0100 Travel If you love scuba diving but you haven't been in a few years, it can be no mean feat getting back in the water again, but now there's hope for those of you who are keen to reignite your passion. Diving holiday specialist Regaldive has reported a surge in enquiries from ‘lapsed divers’ – qualified scuba divers who haven’t sampled the delights of the... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Fall+in+love+with+scuba+diving+all+over+again-656.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Fall+in+love+with+scuba+diving+all+over+again-656.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:19:51 +0100 Travel If you ever find yourself in the beautiful English county of Wiltshire, it would be criminal not to go and marvel at the prehistoric monument that is Stonehenge. Probably one of Britain’s most famous landmarks, Stonehenge will be packed full of bodies on June 21, as people flock to the stones to celebrate Summer Solstice: when the sun reaches the... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+Stonehenge-655.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+Stonehenge-655.html Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:55:24 +0100 Travel There is no doubt that our planet is made up of many weird and wonderful things, and that we should honour them in any way possible, perhaps that is why many lists have been complied through the ages which document the various Wonders of the World. Over the next few weeks we will take a look at the various Wonders of the World which fall into the c... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+Discover+the+magical+sights+of+our+planet-654.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Wonders+of+the+World+series+Discover+the+magical+sights+of+our+planet-654.html Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:16:12 +0100 Travel Olympic National Park in Washington State was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt 70 years ago this month and despite being one of the lesser-known national parks in America, it is one of only ten that are designated World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The almost one million-acre park is often referred to as ‘three parks in one’ since it e... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Have+an+adventure+of+Olympic+proportions+this+summer-653.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Have+an+adventure+of+Olympic+proportions+this+summer-653.html Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:46:54 +0100 Travel Cash, credit cards and travelers cheques all come with their own risks and replacing them can become a tedious and expensive process which one shouldn't have to have to fork out for. Moneybookers, one of the world’s fastest growing online payment systems, has come up with a simple solution; Using its online payment service, money can be transferre... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Globetrotters+and+jetsetters+take+note+there+is+an+easier+way+to+transfer+money+around+the+world-652.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Globetrotters+and+jetsetters+take+note+there+is+an+easier+way+to+transfer+money+around+the+world-652.html Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:56:39 +0100 Travel Guanabara, London’s hugely popular Brazilian club will be kicking off the celebrations on July 2, with a dedicated night of Bossa Nova music. Nina Miranda and Chris Franck will be headlining amongst a whole host of renowned artists such as Rio Jazz, Neil C. Young and Sirius B in order to bring you a truly wonderful night of culture, music and fun. ... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/London+celebrates+the+50th+Anniversary+of+Bossa+Nova-651.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/London+celebrates+the+50th+Anniversary+of+Bossa+Nova-651.html Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:36:46 +0100 Travel Whether you are planning a short summer break or a day visit to this beautiful World Heritage Site beside the Thames in south east London, there are plenty of things for every age to enjoy, which are easy on the pocket and ensure a great value family day out. This summer sees the first Greenwich Beer & Jazz Festival on the lawns of King Charles G... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Beer+and+Sunshine+It+must+be+Greenwichs+Beer+and+Jazz+festival-650.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Beer+and+Sunshine+It+must+be+Greenwichs+Beer+and+Jazz+festival-650.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:24:52 +0100 Travel For anyone planning a summer holiday there are lots of easy ways of minimising the impact on climate change so that you don’t have to feel guilty about having far-flung fun in the sun. There are several ways to make your summer break environmentally friendly, and it doesn’t cost the Earth either, here are some of the ways you can minimise your carb... http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Enjoy+a+lowcarbon+holiday+this+summer-649.html http://www.lads-stash.com/travel/Enjoy+a+lowcarbon+holiday+this+summer-649.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:20:43 +0100 Travel