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What Does Breakfast Look Like Around The World [Infographic]

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While every meal of the day is important to helping healthy, one which is often held above the rest is breakfast.

This is so important because it not only provides us with vital fuel for the day but also kick starts our metabolism.

Studies have also linked the meal to better memory, concentration as well as lowering the chances of heart disease and diabetes. You can read plenty more about the importance of your morning meal in this from Web MD.

Healthy & Unhealthy Choices

Obviously, simply eating breakfast doesn’t make it healthy. There are lots of unhealthy options on the modern day morning meal table, so it’s important to know what you are eating.

Just take a look at this helpful post from The Daily Meal which lists some of the healthiest and unhealthiest breakfast cereals.

If you are a particular lover of the morning meal, something which you might have noticed when on holiday is how much it differs.

In hotels, you might be slightly shielded from this, by being offered the ‘continental’ breakfast. However, depending on where you are visiting, there may well be a number of other delicious local options available.

Now you can discover lots of wonderful options from around the world thanks to a new infographic from citybaseapartments.com

It’s called ‘What Does Breakfast Look Like Around The World’ and you can take a look at it below.

By scrolling through the many different options you’ll see just how much breakfast varies around the globe.

There may well be a number you’re aware of, such as the Full English or the Australian Vegemite on toast. However, there are almost certainly plenty you haven’t sampled.

For example, the typical Japanese breakfast usually includes fish, fermented soybeans and tofu. This is certainly a morning meal which seems a million miles away from sausages, beans and eggs.

So, if you’re sick of having the same old breakfast, why not take a look what else you could be enjoying below?

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The Best Alternative Attractions In Europe [Infographic]

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The Best Alternative Attractions In Europe

When it comes to sightseeing, it’s fair to say that there are few continents better to visit than Europe.

Unlike destinations such as the USA, the ‘Old World’ is steeped in thousands of years of varying civilisations, empires and different cultures.

On top of this, there’s also plenty of modern history, meaning there really is a wealth of tourist attractions.

Europe’s Wealth of Tourist Attractions

Just take a look at this list of the most visited European tourist attractions from Travel & Leisure. As you can see, there’s something wonderful for everyone.

There’s no denying that it’s fantastic visiting the Eiffel Tower or The Colosseum. However, it’s also true that cities such as Paris and Rome have a whole lot more to offer.

These are certainly the sort of destinations which you can revisit time and time again. However, no matter how great the Eiffel Tower might be, there’s a good chance you’ll want to see something else the second time around.

The Best Alternative Attractions In Europe

If you would prefer seeing something equally great but slightly less well known, then you’re in luck!
Thanks to a new infographic from citybaseapartments.com you can check out different tourist attractions from all of Europe big cities.

It’s called ‘The Best Alternative Attractions In Europe’ and you can take a look at the bottom of this post.

It takes one of the most prominent attractions of one particular European city and then offers up an alternative.

One of the best examples presented in the infographic is Paris. While the Eiffel Tower offers some truly sublime views of the French capital, there is clearly one amazing landmark missing from this view, the Eiffel Tower!

Instead, it suggests that you climb up to the Observatoire Panoramique De La Tour Montparnasse. This is on the 59th floor of France’s tallest skyscraper and offers some truly stunning views of the capital, including the Eiffel Tower.

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The Ultimate Guide to Ethical Travel [Infographic]

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The ultimate guide to ethical travel

Let’s face it, we all love nothing more than escaping the daily grind to some exotic part of the world for a couple of weeks or exploration and relaxation.

One of the biggest parts of travel is experiencing a new culture. This comes in many forms, from eating the local cuisine to attending local attractions and events unique to that part of the world.

However, as travelling the world becomes a more plausible option for more holidaymakers each year, new moral challenges have arisen.

Ethical Travel Awareness

For example, for many years, one of the biggest attractions in the USA for tourists was Seaworld. At these parks, you can see performances from a variety of creatures, including Killer Whales.

However, following a number of revealing stories about the terrible ways in which some of the sea creatures were being kept, people began boycotting the theme parks.

Take a quick look at this post from Collective Evolution from 2015 which discusses this in much more detail.

There are many more moral and ethical things to take into consideration if you are planning on travelling abroad. The difficulty is that there isn’t always a simple answer as to whether you should take part.

The Ultimate Guide To Ethical Travel

Thankfully, a new infographic from globehunters.com looks to lend a helping hand. It’s called ‘The Ultimate Guide To Ethical Travel’.

This great infographic runs through a number of scenarios many tourists may encounter. It then offers up a couple of discussion points and a verdict on whether it would be a good idea or not.

For example, it discusses whether riding elephants is ok or not. This is something which has become big business in South East Asia off the back of Western tourists.

Take a look at what advice is on offer about riding elephants as well as a number of other ethical quandaries in the infographic below.

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The World’s 12 Most Amazing Train Journeys [Infographic]

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The world’s 12 most amazing train journeys

The idea of spending all day on a train may not sound like a holiday to most commuters, but upgrading to First Class isn’t all about wider seats and free newspapers: a truly first-rate rail trip can be among the greatest adventures in the world. With a bit of forethought, your mode of transportation needn’t be just a means to get to some yawn-worthy resort. Embracing the “it ain’t where you’re going, it’s how you get there” idea means opening up to the luxury of a smooth ride through astonishing landscapes and cultures. How better to experience a place than by combining the conviviality of the rail carriage with sheer mileage through open country?

Of course, the level of ‘luxury’ implied in each of the world’s most renowned rail trips depends somewhat on the location. The famous Orient Express from London to Venice, for example, offers vintage cabins, steward service, and afternoon tea. Beats the morning commute, right? Things might be a little more crowded on Japan’s Tōkaidō Shinkansen line from Tokyo to Kyoto: it’s ferried a record-setting 5.3 billion passengers during its 52-year existence. It’s worth a little hustle and bustle for a high-speed trip to the ideal viewing point of iconic Mount Fuji, though.

Whichever continent you find yourself on, rail engineers have been hard at work creating ever more ambitious and awe-inspiring ways to cut through nature and offer first class glimpses of Earth’s awesome, endless landscapes. A new infographic from Pettitts identifies twelve of the most luxurious rail trips available, enabling you to recline and enjoy your holiday without too much wear on the old shoe leather. Whether it’s wild salmon for dinner on the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver, or the Harry Potter charm of Scotland’s Jacobite route across the Highlands, you’ll be glad you opted for an upgrade from the tin-can experience of budget airlines and overpriced taxis this summer.

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Ten Jobs That Allow You To Travel The World [Infographic]

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Ten jobs that allow you to travel the world!

It’s fair to say that more people than ever are getting gripped by the travel bug. In fact, the Express reported that in 2016 that more Brits than ever travelled abroad across the 12 months.

Whether we travel to experience new cultures, broaden our minds or just for a week in the splendid sun; the majority of us love getting away at least once a year.

Finding Time To Travel

However, for the majority of us, the experience of travel only ever leaves us wanting more. On top of this, we never quite get to experience as much as we’d like.

This can come down to a variety of reasons, the most common of all being our professional life.

With most jobs unwilling to give us a sabbatical of several months to travel the globe, we are confined to just a couple of weeks each year. So how on earth do we go about altering this?

The most obvious answer is to find a job which involves a great deal of travel. There are lots of different professions which involve a certain amount of travel, such as a sales role.

However, there a select few which have global travel at their heart.

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If you fancy a job that could take you to every corner of the globe then take a look at the new infographic from silverdoor.co.uk

It’s called ‘Ten Jobs That Allow You To Travel The World’ and discusses roles from a wide range of industries.

If you’re a journalist or writer, why not try your hand at travel blogging? Perhaps you’ve always loved skiing, why not become an instructor? If you are a photographer, the world is certainly your oyster!

These are just a few of the many suggestions in this piece. So, if you’d love to marry your profession with your love of travel, take a look below. 

Ten Jobs Which Allow You To Travel The World – An infographic by the team at SilverDoor.co.uk

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From Dusk Till Dawn in The City That Never Sleeps [Infographic]

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If you’ve never visited the United States, or not had a chance to make it to the cultural capital, you’ve likely dreamt of the day (and night) you can visit New York City. Perhaps the most iconic destination in the western world, countless cinematic representations of the Big Apple have raised its gritty day-to-day lifestyle to a glamorous status. For not only are the buildings and monuments widely celebrated, but the very experience of being in the definitive metropolis makes it a bucket list essential for any eager traveler.

To fully take advantage of that sense of lifestyle, though, you really need to dedicate at least one full night of your trip to staying awake and enjoying the non-stop nightlife, vampire-style. It can begin as the sun sets, with a ticket to the live recording of Seth Meyers’ famous Late Night show. Afterwards, you can fill your shopping bags (or browse for free!) at late night market, the Brooklyn Bazaar. They’ll lay on karaoke, DJs and games to boot!

Once you’re warmed up, you can put those vocal cords to good effect at the live movie experience of The Rocky Horror Show, which will see you through the midnight hour in Manhattan. A drink at Jay-Z’s 40/40 club will soothe your throat and recharge you in time for some all-night bowling at Whitestone Lanes.

If you’re starting to flag by now, take it easy with a bit of pampering at Koreatown’s Juvenex Spa. You’ll be out in time to see the sun rise over the Statue of Liberty – you can find the perfect view on a free ferry to Staten Island from Manhattan’s Whitehall Street Station. What an epic way to finish your first all-nighter in Gotham!

For all the details and more ideas on how to fill those small hours between dusk and dawn, check out Expedia’s new infographic. You can’t say you’ve done in New York until you’ve pulled an all-nighter!

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The Ultimate Guide to Ensuring You’re Not Bumped Off The Plane on Your Next Flight [infographic]

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The ultimate guide to ensuring you’re not bumped off the plane on your next flight!

While it has long been a policy for plenty of airlines, the process of potentially bumped off before takeoff is something which has only just come to light for many people.

In April, a passenger aboard a United Airlines flight was forcibly removed from an overbooked flight.

David Dao, a doctor from Elizabethtown, Kentucky, who refused to leave the plane, was dragged off by a security officer, cutting his head in the process.

A video emerged of the incident online which sparked a chain of controversy surrounding the process of removing people from overbooked flights. You can take a look at the video by heading to the NY Times site.

While this was clearly a rather overblown example, it made many people aware of the possibility of overbooking.

Avoiding Overbooking

Obviously, overbooking is pretty much out of your hands. However, you need to be aware of the protocol once you have been made aware that your flight has been overbooked.

Firstly, airlines are required to ask for volunteers to switch flights. As a thank you, they will compensate you with a travel voucher or some sort.

If there aren’t enough volunteers, the airline may well select people who will then be entitled to cash.

Clearly, neither of these scenarios are ideal and we would all much rather get to our destination on time, without any unnecessary fuss.

How To Not Get Bumped Off A Flight

So, how do you best avoid situations like this or manage them when they unfortunately arrive? Well, thanks to a new infographic from silverdoor.co.uk, you can learn all you need to know.

It’s called ‘The Ultimate Guide To Ensuring You’re Not Bumped Off The Plane On Your Next Flight’ and you can take a look below.

It covers everything from explaining which airlines are less likely to overbook to which type of flights you should consider booking.

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Where In The World Can Brits Travel Without A Visa [Infographic]

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Where In The World Can Brits Travel Without A Visa

The early stages of planning and booking a holiday can bring its fair share of headaches.

There is, of course, a great deal to think about. From settling on a location to booking the flights, choosing accommodation to arranging holiday insurance, the list goes on.

However, there is one thing which regardless of your journey you must not forget, your passport.

International border rulings can vary massively and are constantly altering, so it helps to have a globally respected passport.

British Holidaymakers

The British passport is certainly one of these and allows a holder into a lot of countries without the application of any other travel document.

Just take a look at this list of the world’s most powerful passports from The Telegraph. This article ranks the United Kingdom third in the world, closely behind Germany and Sweden.

However, despite its power, there are still certain countries which require some form of visa upon arrival.

Knowing which countries require a Brit to have a visa is important. Without one your dream holiday could turn into your worst nightmare.

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Thankfully, citybaseapartments.com has created a smart infographic which clearly displays all the relevant information.

The infographic is called ‘Where In The World Can Brits Travel Without A Visa’ and you can take a look at it at the bottom of this post.

It offers information on all types of visas, as they can differ quite a lot. In this case, there are three types, a standard visa, visa on arrival and an electronic visa.

The most straightforward of the three is a visa on arrival, which does what it says on the tin. You simply fill in a visa either while on the plane or when you land. The majority of countries which use theses are in Africa.

An electronic visa is a step up from this and a standard visa requires more planning than any other. So, next time you book a trip abroad, make sure that you have all the relevant documents at hand.

Take a look at the infographic for yourself below. 

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An infographic by the team at Citybase Apartments

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A Thrill Seeker’s Guide To The World’s Most Terrifying Roller Coasters [Infographic]

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A Thrill Seeker’s Guide To The World’s Most Terrifying Roller Coasters

There are certain physical and psychological thrills which we have enjoyed for centuries and continue to do so today.

One classic example is the zoo. London Zoo in Regent’s Park is thought to be the first modern zoo and opened its doors to the public back in 1826.

Ever since then, we have enjoyed the experience of being a panel of glass away from some of nature’s most fascinating creatures.

Amusement Parks

Another good example is the amusement park, which is still a popular day out for children and adults alike.

The first amusement parks began in the late 19th century, offering many things we would still recognise today.

From competition stalls to optical illusions, sugary treats to roller coasters which are perhaps the main feature, we still enjoy them all today.

Roller Coasters

One of the first roller coasters ever built was the Switchback Railway at Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York.

While it doesn’t exactly sound thrilling to us, its top speed of six mph made it a hugely popular attraction at the time.

Roller coasters quickly became a global sensation and their success hasn’t taken its foot off the accelerator since.

This is, of course, despite the emergence of increasingly brilliant home entertainment system such as VR technology.

Regardless of what you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home, seemingly there’s still an appetite for the physical thrill of a rollercoaster.

Part of this is down to the variety available to us in the many parks around the world.

We’ve come a long way since the humble wooden railway. Now we have the extremes of vertical drops, +100 mph speeds and even break-away tracks!

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There are roller coasters being unveiled every couple of years which are breaking the boundaries of what we previously thought was possible.

Travel site globehunters.com has created a great infographic which offers up some of the most outstanding and truly spine-tingling rides on the planet.

It’s called ‘A Thrill Seeker’s Guide To The World’s Most Terrifying Roller Coasters’ and you can check it out at the bottom of this post.

This great infographic pulls together all of the top roller coasters in the world, from those with the highest speeds to those with dizzying heights.

One of the most impressive coasters in the list is the Formula Rossa which is situated in Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi.

To celebrate the engineering brilliance of the famous car manufacturer, this roller coaster reaches staggering speeds of 149 mph.

Riders of the Formula Rossa will go from 0-149 mph in just 5 seconds while experiencing highs of 4.8Gs.

As well as the fastest coaster in the world, this list also presents the tallest. Kingda Ka in the US is a dizzying 456 ft tall and is only the second strata roller coaster in the world.

It also reaches an eye-watering 128 mph in just 3.5 seconds. Regardless of how much of a roller enthusiast you are, this ride will certainly get the butterflies in your stomach fluttering.

If you fancy testing your metal, take a look at the list below and plan your world trip of the most terrifying roller coasters.

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A Thrill Seeker’s Guide To The World’s Most Terrifying Roller Coasters – An infographic by the team at Globehunters.com

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16 of the World’s Spiciest Foods [Infographic]

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16 of the World’s Spiciest Foods

For big food fans, it’s fair to say that we now have access to more tastebud tingling meals than ever before.

Take a walk down your local high street or into the closest supermarket and you’ll find a range of delicious dishes from every corner of the globe.

Of course, it’s not as if we’ve suddenly experienced an international food revolution, instead, our options have simply expanded.

For many years, Indian, Chinese and even Japanese restaurants have been a firm fixture on any high street and we have all become accustomed to the flavours they offer.

In fact, Indian food has long been a firm favourite in the UK, overtaking the traditional fish and chips to become the most popular takeaway option.

However, in 2016 all of this changed. The Mirror reported that the popularity of Korean food had indeed skyrocketed in the UK, with the number of orders placed climbing by 85%.

On top of this, cuisine from the Caribbean, north and west Africa and Mexico has seen a sharp uptake in recent years too.

International Spice

One of the most appealing things about trying cuisine from different parts of the world is experiencing ingredients and flavours which we may not have come across.

A particularly popular sensation is spice. Spice is such a diverse taste, which is proven by the amount of different dishes which contain that heat.

For example, while both a curry and a burrito can contain high levels of spice, there is no comparing the flavours.

Extreme Spice

Obviously, some foods are much spicier than others. For example, when ordering a curry, we all understand the difference between a rogan josh and a vindaloo.

The Scoville Scale is the official way to grade the heat of particular foods. It assesses the types of peppers used in a dish which are all charted in the scale.

Plenty of us get excited about spices and enjoy testing out what we can handle. In fact, sousvidetools.com created a great infographic for spice lovers to take a look at.

It’s called ’16 Of The World’s Spiciest Foods’ and offers up dishes from every corner of the globe, some you’ll have heard of and others you won’t.

The infographic even includes the Scoville Scale rating of each dish. So, take a look and maybe even try some out for yourself, if you dare.

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16 Of The Worlds Spiciest Foods – An infographic by the team at SousVideTools.com