Globehunter's Travel Blog

We all know that London is often referred to as The Big Smoke and The Big Apple is a common synonym for New York City, but have you ever wondered how these nicknames came about? There are so many cities all over the world with famous nicknames and here are the stories behind the nicknames of 13 of the best-loved cities in the world.

POSTED BY Mavy | JULY 4 2017
Label: Fun Facts

Globehunters has been nominated for the Best Flight Booking Website in the prestigious 2017 British Travel Awards (BTAs). The winners will be determined by the consumer, who has until 30 September to cast their vote, with the successful companies announced at the BTA Gala Awards Dinner, being held in London on 29 November 2017.

POSTED BY Mavy | JUNE 27 2017
Label: Travel Tips

Flying can be an uncomfortable and exhausting experience at the best of times, but it’s made that little bit worse when you arrive at your destination, only to be greeted by masses of people all trying to get through at the same time. This is especially a problem at some of the world’s busiest airports, such as Dubai International, where a huge 83,654,000 passengers pass through the gates every day.

POSTED BY Mavy | JUNE 21 2017
Label: Fun Facts

It’s crazy to think that the buildings we see today could still be standing in thousands of years, but it’s entirely possible, and there’s proof all around the world! Many buildings which were built thousands of years ago are still standing today, and we’re going to take a look at 15 examples which you can still see.

POSTED BY Mavy | JUNE 21 2017
Label: Travel Tips

family travel blogs
If you have a family and enjoy travelling the world together, perhaps you are looking for a bit of inspiration on where to head to next, or travel tips to make your lives a little bit easier. Travel blogs are fantastic resources for all of your wanderlust needs, and we’ve gathered together 30 of our favourites that are family friendly!

POSTED BY Mavy | JUNE 21 2017
Label: Travel Tips

Expat-blogs
Moving to another country to start a new life is an undoubtedly exciting experience, but also a nerve-wracking and at times, difficult one. If you’ve moved abroad yourself, or are considering doing so in the future, it can help to read about the experiences of others who have done the same, so we’ve put together this list of 30 of the most interesting expat blogs on the web.

POSTED BY Mavy | JUNE 20 2017
Label: Fun Facts

When you realise just how old some of the world’s oldest living things are, it puts our own human lifespans into a bit of perspective! Whether it’s tortoises which live twice as long as humans or trees which have stood for thousands of years, all around the world there are extraordinary animals and plants which have stood the test of time, and we’re going to take a look at 13 examples, some of which you can visit for yourself.

POSTED BY Mavy | JUNE 20 2017
Label: Travel Tips

city break
Sometimes, when you just need to escape for a couple of days, where better than a city with a completely different culture, where you can immerse yourself in an entirely new part of the world? Every city has a unique story, so whether you travel near or far, you’ll be sure to make great memories.

POSTED BY Mavy | JUNE 14 2017
Label: Top 10s

For those who love driving, there’s nothing better than a really good road, some stunning scenery, and maybe some great company. Nothing beats the excitement of curating the perfect playlist, and hitting the open road!

POSTED BY Mavy | JUNE 12 2017
Label: Fun Facts

We all know that Kendal is famous for its mint cake and Manchester is known for being rainy, but what are each of England’s counties known for? We used Google’s autocomplete feature to find out exactly what the public think of each county and here are our results.

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