Finca Fantastica Travel
Finca Fantastica exists for independent travellers and has a colourful way to plan your next trip.
Need somewhere cheap to sleep ...we may be able to help...been there, done that!
Scratch beneath the surface ... find places and things of interest to YOU
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1st Traveller's Tip: Learn The Lingo.
A few words is enough.
This is one of the best things you can ever do.
"What?"...try to speak a few words of your host country.
"What?"...try to speak a few words of your host country.
It takes a little effort but the benefits are ENORMOUS ;-)
Join the locals and have fun with our series of free language guides that contain around 30 basic phrases that you can download onto your iPod.
It's Cheap 2 Sleep Around The World
See how cheap to sleep it is wherever you are going 
City Trips
City Trips in 12 European cities.
Traveller's Tip No.2 ...Travel Safely
Get insured even after you leave home
Keep Travelling Safely with World Nomads.
Travel insurance: it's simple & flexible.
So what does it cost.
At worldnomads.com you get so much more than travel insurance.
With free SMS travel safety alerts, iPod language guides,
your own online travel journal and destination guides, World
Nomads keeps you travelling safely.
Travel insurance: it's simple & flexible.
You can buy, extend and claim online from anywhere, even after you've already left home! Recommended by Lonely Planet, World Nomads travel insurance is designed for adventurous independent travellers and covers overseas medical, evacuation and luggage such as iPods and digital cameras.
World Nomads partners with some of the best travel brands online.
So what does it cost.
To get a quote or buy a policy, select your country of permanent residence.
If your country is not listed below, please click here to select another country.
Footprints
Trying to help where we can
Footprints is the initiative where you can help those less fortunate than us in the places you visit.
Ongoing projects include:
Children's Safe Home Program, Rajbari, Bangladesh
Indigenous Education program, Katherine, Australia
Key Teacher Training Program (2008), Himalaya, Nepal
Water and sanitation provision, Liquica villages, Timor -L'Este
You can help these causes by donating when you purchase your Travel Insurance through World Nomads">
Ongoing projects include:
Children's Safe Home Program, Rajbari, Bangladesh
Indigenous Education program, Katherine, Australia
Key Teacher Training Program (2008), Himalaya, Nepal
Water and sanitation provision, Liquica villages, Timor -L'Este
You can help these causes by donating when you purchase your Travel Insurance through World Nomads">
Visiting Europe
Europe and her civilizations have seen many changes over the centuries and they continue up to this day. Europe enjoys at best, its diverse cultures like no other continent and any traveller can join in the fun and differences. Indeed the French are famous for exclaiming "Vive La Difference!"
Travelling through Europe you can enjoy the peoples from Gaelic and Nordic backgrounds through Gallic, Germanic and Hispanic cultures in the west. Eastern.Europe is far more open to visitors recently particularly Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Croatia, while Austria , Swizterland, Italy and Greece remain as popular as ever.
Each of these countries are enjoyable year round and variously offer both winter and summer activities to suit all tastes and budgets. In Europe, despite its modern structures and often hectic lifestyles allows history to envelope you at every turn. London with its famous Houses of Parliament, Paris' Eiffel Tower, Rome's Coliseum are merely parts of the rich tapestry that is Europe.
Europe is easily accessible by air with many new international airports opening making your particular destination so much more accessible. Scratching the surface, you can hire cars to explore the lesser known parts where you will be greeted with open arms at hotels, hostels, restaurants and bars throughout these ancient lands. It is always helpful and fun to try speaking a few words of your host country and it goes a long way to breaking the ice with your hosts.
Winter sports are famously centred around the Alps although Bulgaria and Spain offer creditable and cheaper alternatives that tend to be less crowded. The Mediterranean countries offer summer holidays at the beach of course and you can avoid the roasting masses by driving a few minutes in either direction of the most popular resorts. By renting your accommodation a few kilometers inland you will open up a completely different perspective and be more in touch with the locals thereby making your stay that much more memorable.
Golfers are magnetically drawn to southern Spain year round while Eire (Ireland) attracts clients from around the globe to its wonderful lush courses and links. Equally sailing enthusiasts have a vast choice ranging from the Baltic, the Atlantic and Mediterranean, not to mention the plethora of inland waterways. Walkers, hikers and campers can find magnificent vistas throughout Europe whether you seek challenges or the more tranquil pace. While staying in the major capitals a city pass will give you access to all the popular attractions at a fraction of the normal cost. Typically they cover amusement parks, museums and art galleries and give you VIP status as you will not be required to queue or stand in line.
Eating across Europe holds delights for all palates. Apart from the obvious, some of the finest dining can be found in the most obscure places. A tip would be to ask a local and you will no doubt be pleasantly surprised. If your language skills do not stretch to this then be observant and watch where they go! The regional variations are developed according to the local conditions and are a matter of considerable pride, so while eating and drinking enjoy the variety even if you may be unfamiliar with what it is. As the old saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"
Whatever your preferences, from the majestic mountains, the sandy beaches, the languid rivers, the scorched deserts or wide open plains, Europe will welcome you and accommodate you in grand style.
Travelling through Europe you can enjoy the peoples from Gaelic and Nordic backgrounds through Gallic, Germanic and Hispanic cultures in the west. Eastern.Europe is far more open to visitors recently particularly Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Croatia, while Austria , Swizterland, Italy and Greece remain as popular as ever.
Each of these countries are enjoyable year round and variously offer both winter and summer activities to suit all tastes and budgets. In Europe, despite its modern structures and often hectic lifestyles allows history to envelope you at every turn. London with its famous Houses of Parliament, Paris' Eiffel Tower, Rome's Coliseum are merely parts of the rich tapestry that is Europe.
Europe is easily accessible by air with many new international airports opening making your particular destination so much more accessible. Scratching the surface, you can hire cars to explore the lesser known parts where you will be greeted with open arms at hotels, hostels, restaurants and bars throughout these ancient lands. It is always helpful and fun to try speaking a few words of your host country and it goes a long way to breaking the ice with your hosts.
Winter sports are famously centred around the Alps although Bulgaria and Spain offer creditable and cheaper alternatives that tend to be less crowded. The Mediterranean countries offer summer holidays at the beach of course and you can avoid the roasting masses by driving a few minutes in either direction of the most popular resorts. By renting your accommodation a few kilometers inland you will open up a completely different perspective and be more in touch with the locals thereby making your stay that much more memorable.
Golfers are magnetically drawn to southern Spain year round while Eire (Ireland) attracts clients from around the globe to its wonderful lush courses and links. Equally sailing enthusiasts have a vast choice ranging from the Baltic, the Atlantic and Mediterranean, not to mention the plethora of inland waterways. Walkers, hikers and campers can find magnificent vistas throughout Europe whether you seek challenges or the more tranquil pace. While staying in the major capitals a city pass will give you access to all the popular attractions at a fraction of the normal cost. Typically they cover amusement parks, museums and art galleries and give you VIP status as you will not be required to queue or stand in line.
Eating across Europe holds delights for all palates. Apart from the obvious, some of the finest dining can be found in the most obscure places. A tip would be to ask a local and you will no doubt be pleasantly surprised. If your language skills do not stretch to this then be observant and watch where they go! The regional variations are developed according to the local conditions and are a matter of considerable pride, so while eating and drinking enjoy the variety even if you may be unfamiliar with what it is. As the old saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"
Whatever your preferences, from the majestic mountains, the sandy beaches, the languid rivers, the scorched deserts or wide open plains, Europe will welcome you and accommodate you in grand style.
Skiing Tips
Photography in Asia...
Take your photography to a new level.
World acclaimed English photographer, Jonathan Taylor, is offering courses in South East Asia, varying from 1 day up to 10 days.
His Photography School offers Courses, Classes and Tours in Bangkok, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.
This is a unique opportunity to study with Jonathan. They specialize in small group private classes. By using their contacts and expertise they can design a unique program especially for you.
If you are a budding professional looking for advice and a step into the industry or a keen enthusiast interested in travelling and seeing South East Asia in depth these courses will be maximized to best suit you.
Short term courses are based in and around Bangkok. Longer trips give you the chance to travel and see more of the region.
You can take a look at some of Jonatahans work at
Finca Fantastica Travel in Asia
His Photography School offers Courses, Classes and Tours in Bangkok, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.
This is a unique opportunity to study with Jonathan. They specialize in small group private classes. By using their contacts and expertise they can design a unique program especially for you.If you are a budding professional looking for advice and a step into the industry or a keen enthusiast interested in travelling and seeing South East Asia in depth these courses will be maximized to best suit you.
Short term courses are based in and around Bangkok. Longer trips give you the chance to travel and see more of the region.
You can take a look at some of Jonatahans work at
Finca Fantastica Travel in Asia
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