The UN has announced this week that we, by which I mean people, not just the dealchecker population, need to eat more insects. In the words of Alice in Wonderland “I can’t very well have more”, precisely because I have never eaten a dish that knowingly contained insects. Unless you count that fly I accidentally [...]
To make you feel better at the amount you’ve spent on egg-shaped chocolate this year – and to say Happy Easter, of course – we’ve compiled a list of the top five most expensive desserts IN THE WORLD! As we spend most of our time hunting down the cheapest version of everything (we are dealchecker, [...]
Things can get a bit monotonous on the tourist trail – one sight after another, more things to look at, more group shots of you, your travelling companions and the view. But all that can change in an instant if the sight you’re visiting needs you to interact with it. And why would you do [...]
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January 3, 2013 Comments OffWe’re pretty sure some of you (just like some of us) will have made a New Year’s resolution to visit new places in 2013 – so we’ve put together this list of destinations you’ve probably never heard of, but really should visit, by way of inspiration! Hampi, India A sleepy and relaxed atmosphere pervades [...]
This year’s John Lewis Christmas advert with the snowman treating his snowgirlfriend to some woollies has melted our hearts – and got us wondering about snow and ice sculptures. All over the world, snow and ice sculpting teams come together every winter to make stunning creations, and competition is fierce. If you’re looking for something [...]
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October 1, 2012 Comments OffIt seems to us here at dealchecker that autumn gets a lot of bad press. Generally, people are disappointed that summer is over (ok, I’ll admit it, that’s me), are waiting for the first snowfall of winter, or are fed up with raking leaves from their lawn. Autumn can be a great time to enjoy [...]
After the dreary greyness of winter, the first blossoms of spring are one of the indicators that the weather really has turned for the sunnier. Early April is prime season for all of these blossoms to bloom, from locations near to very far. It’s likely that you’ll be able to see one or two blossoming [...]
Every morning at DMC HQ, the mini kitchen is full of people preparing breakfast. Pots of porridge in the microwave, slices of toast being slathered in peanut butter and jam, endless cups of tea and coffee not to mention huge vessels of rice krispies snap-crackle-and-popping from all corners of the office. Breakfast is heralded as [...]
Admittedly, there are few of us who would turn down a luxurious sojourn filled with swanky hotel suites, glamorous restaurants and extravagant shopping sprees – but here at dealchecker we like to find out what lies beneath the sometimes glossy veneer of the places we visit! Visiting the indigenous peoples of a country can be [...]
Snow bunnies delight – here is a guide to some of the best ski and snowboard destinations.
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