08th Mar2012

We begin with an apology

by Graham

The first thing that we would like to do is apologise for the length of time since our last blog post…to be honest a lot of things have been developing here at the “House” since Christmas we have now taken on our very own creative media intern to help develop our activity videos, you can see the results in our videos page. We also celebrated our 7th birthday, yep thats right 7 whole years of providing unforgettable experiences to many many happy clients from all over the world. As the long winter eases its self into Spring (for most of Europe at least) we see that people are looking ahead to their weekend breaks, companies are going abroad for seminars and conferences and the sign of a “world recession” is at least for the most part out weighed by the need for people to get away from the grind of everyday life and experience something new.

This time of year is perfect to get away, hotel prices are still in the low season, low cost airlines have some great deals and the glum winter faces are replaced by faces full of Summer anticipation. One destination that we are seeing a lot of activity in is Budapest, this is one of our newer destinations but from the day we launched its proved extremely popular. Riga welcomed the annual Balttour exhibition in February, the largest travel exhibition in the Baltic States. We went to check it out and see who the movers and shakers are both domestically and internationally.

Spring at Travel Out There also means the end of our winter activities and the start of our cool outdoor activities such as the Freefall simulator, Outdoor Go-Karting and canoeing. So as we started with an apology we will end with a promise, to continue providing unforgettable experiences and also to stay on top of our blog and keep the people who mean the most to us (you) informed on whats going on.

 

 

 

 

 

11th Oct2011

What is the Secret?

by Graham

What is the secret – why are Eastern European women so hot?

Excuse the cliché but if I had a Euro for everytime someone asked me why the women are so hot in Eastern Europe I would be a very rich man.

Ask any expat why they moved to Riga, Prague, Budapest, Krakow, Kiev and many more European magnets you will hear a wonderful yarn about the beautiful architecture, endless opportunities and cost of living. These are all valid reasons for anyone wanting to uproot and move to Eastern Europe but cutting out the fluff – the real numero uno reason is what you see when walking down the street.

Forget simply in the summer time, when living in this part of the world as the great Mungo Jerry sang:

You got women, you got women on your mind

Have a drink, have a drive (not illegally though)

Go out and see what you can find!

This is a great time of year for going for a wander as many of the locals have swapped playing around in their summer houses with bbq tongs and bum slapping birch branches to tottling around the old town in high heels and tight denim jeans.  There is a new fashion in this part of the world…women do not put jeans on they spray them on!  You simply have to ‘Experience it to believe it’!!

I have debated writing a book about the secret behind European beauties – I thought it would be a riveting read for any dude intending to visit Eastern Europe and the number one self help book for most Western European women.  But eh gotta start somewhere and a Blog post is as good a place as any:

 

Video courtesy of MaiklsTV

 

The Secret Seven Theories:

  • Melting Pot Theory

In the past 800 years Latvia has only had only 40 years of independence! The Germans, Swedish, Poles, Russians and Lithuanians have all occupied at some time that makes quite a genetic cocktail which in turn creates a great look!

  • Brrrrrbaltic Theory

Baltic / Eastern European winters increase the metabolism – hence weight loss!  Venture outside when the temperatures are plummeting to a -25 degrees C…the only way you can keep warm is walk fast!

  • Tottle Theory

Tottling on the cobbled streets in stilettos helps to increase balance, leg and bum muscle toning and attitude!  Tottling on sandy beaches (and believe me it happens) does not quite burn the calories but it certainly raises a smile!

  • Meat and two veg theory

No processed food – a supermarket shop in Eastern Europe is very different to your typical Tesco shop .  Please Tesco’s stayaway and please Eastern European mum’s keep teaching your kids how to cook.

  • The Competitive Edge Theory

3 – 1 ratios….dudes during the soviet times were sent to Siberia, now they are sent to Oslo and Dublin to earn a decent living (the average wage in this part of the world is embarrassingly low….there is a saying that we have European costs and non-European wages).  With such a ratio it is no wonder the women want to dress to impress and keep themselves looking great.

  • Cake Justification theory

Go to a gym here – women actually do work out – it is not a social and there is no cake justification mindset.  Women here would rather spend their pocket money post work out on a solarium rather than a cheesecake.

  • MTV Theory

Young women love watching and reenacting the dance routines of their favorite pop stars. We are not only talking the moves but also the fashion. These girls know what they want and they will go to extremes to get it!

If anyone has any other secret theories we are always open for suggestions!!

 

Coming soon….

The Baltic Beauty exercise and nutrition program:

  • Bicep curls with your ratdog
  • ‘club’ running and dancing in high heels
  • Champagne and cherry eating

 

22nd Jul2011

The Summer Hots Up

by Graham

Well summer has well and truly arrived in some of our destinations, Riga, Tallinn and Prague are topping our charts as the place to go this summer. Considering we only launched Prague 6 months ago, the response from you guys has been excellent with the Medieval Capital surging to become our 3rd most popular destination for the summer so far.

To be honest its easy to see why Prague is so popular and although it is already overrun with tourists, it seems that this is not putting the masses off…of course some of the cool activities we offer help to break up a weekend. So whether your a Stag group, Leisure or corporate group Prague should definitely be on your list in 2011.  Just incase you need convincing below is a video from The Travel Channel;

Not only is Prague booming this summer, so to are Tallinn and Riga the summer in these cities has so far been a scorcher with people heading to the beach almost every day of the week to take full advantage.

10th Jun2011

Travel Out There Goes Blonde

by austin

It could only happen in Riga…..Check it out: