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48 hours in London | United Kingdom

London is a very big and exciting city and if you are planning a weekend break here, you are in for the experience of a life time. With so many options in terms of what to see and do though, you may wish to put a bit of thought into planning London weekend breaks beforehand, […]

Olympics in Manchester | United Kingdom

With the Olympic torch recently passing through Manchester, excitement about the Games is building throughout the city. With iconic athletes such as Sir Bobby Charlton and Sir Chris Joy baring the torch, the relay attracted a huge turnout – despite a typical British summer dampening the event. Although much of the Olympics coverage has centred […]

Perfect day trips from London | United Kingdom

When visiting London, you may find the hustle and bustle overwhelming. If you are visiting the city for a prolonged period of time, or if it is not your first visit, there are plenty of places to explore within greater London and beyond. When you can get from London to Paris in just over 30 […]

What to do if you have a holiday nightmare

Unfortunate circumstances have a knack for striking in the midst of our travels. Rather than enjoying the relaxing, stress-free holiday you’ve envisioned for months, you end up bedridden, at the local pharmacy, or in the worst case scenario, at the nearest emergency room. What should you do if you find yourself trapped in one of […]

Toddler Travelling Tips

By the time a child is 3 years old, it’s seen enough to know what it likes and what it doesn’t like. Any parent who has had to travel with their toddler knows how much of a nightmare it can be, no matter how far the distance. Photo by Ian Muir From accompany you child […]

The Best Attractions in North Wales | United Kingdom

Situated on its own peninsula on the coast of Snowdonia is the village of Portmeirion. The slightly eccentric Sir Clough Williams-Ellis built it over fifty years ago, some say his inspiration was the town of Portofino in Italy. Visitors can wander around the streets that have featured in some cult television programmes. Portmeirion has been […]

Sights to See in Calais | France

A popular choice amongst families, elderly and even school trips from the south of England is the small French coastal town of Calais. For a small fee, you can catch a ferry to France from the port of Dover which takes less than 90 minutes. If you are considering a day trip over to Calais, […]

Amazing Holiday Weekend Ideas Under 100 GBP

If you don’t have a lot of money, then odds are you aren’t going to be able to manage a week-long getaway or a longer vacation anytime soon.  That doesn’t mean that for special occasions however you can’t manage to get out of town (or into town) for a bit.  Weekend city breaks and countryside […]

How to Travel to Europe

It is probably everyone’s dream to go on a European vacation and if you are bound to go, you definitely want it to be perfect. Who does not want to see the outstanding culture and jaw-dropping architectures, and to experience activities worth trying? It is a trip that you should not waste and therefore should […]

Britain’s Hidden Gems That Every Traveller Should Know

When you ask people about the best places to visit in Britain, you will generally end up the same feedback which includes Big Ben and Buckingham Palace in London, Stonehenge in Wiltshire, The Lake District, Edinburgh Castle and Mount Snowdon in Wales. Sure, these attractions are excellent and I would recommend anyone that hasn’t visited […]