Germany is the ultimate castle and palace destination. If you are a lover of these magnificent, regal structures then this European country is the place for you. Take a tour of some of the most well-known Schlösser castles’ in Germanlike King Ludwig’s or the Neuschwanstein Castle, or simply drive through the country side for a glimpse at the many historical palaces that dot the landscape. Here are five of the best castles and palaces to visit during your German holiday.

Whether you just got married, or are celebrating a long-time anniversary, Canada has plenty of romantic destinations for a perfect getaway. This beautiful country is ideal for a honeymoon or for just an intimate weekend without the kids. Enjoy a beach front paradise or a private camping trip in the mountains, no matter what Canada has something to offer all couples. Here are eight romantic destinations for an unforgettable Canadian honeymoon.

Canada is the second largest country in the world, so there is a vast amount of territory to explore on a road trip through this North American territory. However, all the land to cover, and the wide variety of things to do such as adventure sports, national parks and historical tours can come at a cost.

If you're looking for a place in Indonesia to visit that isn't packed with tourists (i.e. Bali), may we suggest the Gili Islands? Gili is west of Bali and is made up of three islands - Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air.

Ice hockey is the official, national winter sport of Canada, and is immensely popular and celebrated year-round. Canada is home to seven National Hockey League teams, and this wintery sport is a countrywide favourite. No matter what time of year you visit Canada, you will experience everything from ice hockey memorabilia to game-win celebrations. Be able to join in the fun with help from Cover-More’s guide on everything you need to know about ice hockey.

If you’ve done any research around what to do in Barcelona, your head is likely spinning right now. The to-do list of tourist attractions to see, food to taste and things to try is always getting longer with no signs of stopping. How are you supposed to decide what’s worth the time and effort and what to pass on if you’ve never been there and don’t have a personal guide? Let us take the trouble out of the problem and give you a sample itinerary for a day in Barcelona. If you are lucky enough to have more than one day in the city, you can space it out over a couple days and take your time going through every place.

Once you’ve decided to go to Argentina, you’ll have to sit down and figure out where you’ll get to visit in the country and places you’ll have to pass up. With Argentina covering an impressive 2.78 million km2, it’s understandable that the geography, climate and general environment will vary greatly. If you are travelling to more than one place in Argentina, chances are you’ll need to pack for at least two or three different seasons. The diverse weather can make it hard to squeeze all your travelling essentials into one bag but with careful planning, packing for your Argentine holiday will be a breeze.

Like every major city in the world, in Buenos Aires there will be opportunities for pickpocketing and theft, and there will be people who are more than willing to take advantage of those opportunities. Each city seems to have their own special way of conning people out of money and some are more forceful and others are more passive aggressive.

When traveling to another country, it’s a pretty common situation to find yourself in a place where no one speaks English. Thankfully in most tourist locations there will be people around who have picked up some English or even speak it fluently. By brushing up on a few key phrases, and working through how they sound with phonetic spelling, you’ll be light-years ahead of the tourists who assume everyone will understand them. These ten phrases will also help you out if the person you are speaking with has very broken English, the translation isn’t coming through very well or if you need to let them know you’ve lost the thread of the conversation.

Vacation is a time to rest and relax, but at Cover-More we know from experience how dangerous new countries can be. From pickpockets to pyramid schemes, we want you to stay safe and aware. Learn about the common scams for visitors and locals in New Zealand and you’ll be better off protecting yourself and your holiday from an unfortunate run-in with one of these scam artists. If you are planning a trip to New Zealand, here are the three scams you should be vigilant about: