Amsterdam’s cycling statistics are impressive. Over 75% of Amsterdammers own at least one bike (totalling an incredible 880,000 bikes in a city of 780,000 people); around half the journeys in the city are made by bike, and those add up to a daily total of about 2 million km! Cycling really is a way of…
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8 things your travel guide won’t prepare you for
Ever visited a city and been surprised by something that wasn’t in your travel guide? We asked the top seasoned travel bloggers to share their experiences and suprises, and the advice they’d give to others visiting the city. There are some things you just can’t prepare for! How To Get Brilliant Views – Without The Queues…
Liftshare – A New Way To Travel
Here at Wimdu we’re proud to be part of the “sharing economy”. We love being part of an exciting movement full of interesting companies, all looking at different ways of travelling! One of our favourite organisations is Liftshare – a car-sharing website with serious ambition. How many times have you been stuck in a traffic jam, in…
Wimdu’s Guide to International Gay Pride
With World Pride in Madrid already in full swing, what better time to write a blog post on the best upcoming Pride festivals? All around the world people are preparing to celebrate diversity and acceptance, promote change and have a great time in the process. Even if you’ve missed the chance to join in with…
The Ultimate Guide To Packing For Your Trip
Packing for a holiday is a tricky and nuanced skill. Avoiding looking like Quasimodo at the airport is sometimes inevitable but there are certain things that you can learn. Do Your Research Here’s one simple tip to take into consideration – do your research. That and common sense will get you a long way. The weather…
Visas – Pointers For the Wary Tourist
Do you feel as though you’re stuck in the same-old never-ending routine? Is your work/ life balance imbalanced? Do the weeks fly by in a monotonous blur of constant repetition and boredom, where the “quantity” of the time you spend with loved ones far outweighs the “quality”? Throw caution to the wind, get a visa…
Myths and Legends Regarding Air Travel
When it comes to booking flights, we all want to get the cheapest deal – but very few truly know how. For years, perhaps even centuries, myths about airline bookings have circulated and influenced our choices with little genuine benefit. Like with the placebo pill, we may think we’ve snatched the best deal – though…
