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From San Francisco to Berlin: Running a Virtual Marathon
When Pheidippides huffed and puffed his way from Marathon to Athens on that fateful day in 490BC, did he realize that he was doing a little more than simply relaying (see what we did there?) surprising news of the end of a battle? Did he know that the journey that brought about his death would [...] -
In Your Pocket Traveller Sentiment Survey
As the pandemic enters its second year, travel restrictions are still in place across the globe with some lingering uncertainty about when ‘normal’ tourism activities will be able to resume. Here at In Your Pocket our proverbial hatches are still securely battened down, riding out this hopefully once-in-a-lifetime storm, but remain as optimistic as ever about the future. More
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Easter In Your Pocket
The meaning of Easter, and indeed even the date on which it falls each year, differs greatly depending on who you ask. And we’ve asked all of our local offices across Europe (as well as our furthest outpost in South Africa) to give us the low down on how Easter is celebrated in their part of the continent. More
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9 of Europe’s Coolest Carnivals
2021 UPDATE: Pretty much all major carnivals around the world have been cancelled for 2021 due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, although a handful have soldiered on with extremely limited or no crowds. We of course recommend staying home and staying safe, especially if that's the law wherever you're reading this. However, we're already looking [...] -
10 Incredible Golf Destinations for Non-Golfers
You don’t need to be Tiger Woods or Rory McElroy to enjoy smacking some balls around in these beautiful golfers’ paradises – although in a few of them you will need a license (spoiler alert: one is Switzerland). What exactly do we mean by “golf destinations for non-golfers”? Find our here! More
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The Ultimate Global Pandemic Quarantine Guide 2020
Editor's Note: This article was originally published back in spring 2020, just as the first round of lockdowns were starting in Europe. If your first attempts at quarantines were anything like ours, you had all the best intentions - self-improvement, learning new languages, taking virtual tours, starting yoga, staying sober, etc - but ended up [...] -
A Euro
20202021 Extravaganza!Has it really been four years already? It only feels like yesterday that we were watching Portugal shock the continent in becoming European Champions for the very first time, defeating soon-to-be World Champions France in a final that was a very convincing antonym for the word ‘pulsating’. That’s right, the 2020 UEFA European Football Championship [...] -
Baba Vanga and the Ballad of 2020
Did blind Bulgarian mystic predict Trump getting Covid-19? Well, yes, kind of Who doesn’t love a good prediction? Come on now, we all do, be it mild prognostication about the outcome of a game of sport or something a little bigger, something like predicting the end of the world. ‘What do you think will happen?’ [...] -
Budget Tips for Your Dream Europe Trip
If you’re like everyone else, Europe must have been on the top of your travel bucket list. With all its incredible landscapes, distinctive cuisines, historic art museums, and gorgeous vacation spots, it’s no wonder traveling to Europe is one for the books. But before going to this most visited continent in the world, there are [...] -
Travel Set to Surge in 2021: How Will London Recoup Its Losses?
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that many people have had to stay indoors in the UK. Multiple lockdowns have led to the relinquishment of various pleasures, including holidays both within the country’s borders and to other foreign destinations. However, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled his lockdown easing roadmap, a surge in holiday bookings were [...] -
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Digital Travel Guide Survey
Love travelling? If so, we’d love your help with an MBA research project some friends of ours are working on! It’s primarily focussed on travellers from the SE Asian region, who might be interested in visiting Eastern Europe, but every contribution would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance for your time! More
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Traveller Sentiment During the Global Pandemic
Surveying the interests, behaviours and outlook of frequent travellers 2020 was a year unlike any other, at least in our lifetimes, and perhaps no industry was more affected by the global Covid-19 pandemic than travel and tourism. Sealed borders, closed venues, cancelled flights and seemingly continuously changing rules, regulations and prohibitions around the world made [...] -
Top Reasons To Pay Off Debts, So You Can Travel Worry-Free
People accumulate debts for several reasons. Some debts are the result of bad spending habits, while others are due to unforeseen emergencies and commercial purposes. The most common debt comes from taking out a loan to pay for education, purchase a large item, cover a sudden medical bill, invest in a business, or even pay [...]
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