If you’ve read one London travel guide you’ve read them all, right? Buckingham Palace, The National Gallery, BBC television studios, Westminster – the colossal landmarks of England’s capital city are so iconic that they hardly need an introduction. But what about the rest of London? The nooks and crannies that the tourists struggle to find? […]
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5 Reasons to Visit Kiev
If you’re looking for a truly unique travel destination, try Kiev. This Ukrainian capitol is home to centuries of history and culture. After Ukraine became an independent country in 1991, Kiev in turn became a popular tourist location for both European Union travelers who don’t need a visa to enter the country, as well as […]
Alternative family holidays in the USA
Sun, sea and sand – the classic recipe for a family holiday, whether you’re staycationing in the UK or visiting a foreign country, such as the USA. And why not? After all, adults love sunbathing while reading a book and children enjoy nothing more than digging in the sand with a spade. Anywhere from RV […]
The Zenith: Backpacking on your Honeymoon
Once the knot has been tied, whether you had a conventional one or not, the romance now has room to grow; what a honeymoon is all about! When you’re looking for the perfect honeymoon, there are all these packaged trips on isolated islands with the picture perfect allure, but that may not ring right with […]
How to Save Money on a Surfing Holiday to Sydney
Australia boasts some of the world’s best surfing, and draws amateurs and pros alike to its shores every year. If you’re considering a surfing holiday to Sydney but want to avoid spending too much, research cost-effective options, including the best times of year to go, hotel discounts and much more. Plan a trip based around […]
Aintree Racecourse and The Grand National
With almost 200 years of history, and many instantly recognizable entrants and incidents, the Grand National is perhaps the world’s most famous horse race. Taking place at Aintree racecourse near Liverpool, England every Spring, the race is run over a distance of almost four and a half miles, with several difficult fences to be jumped […]
Common Mistakes Planning a Destination Wedding
Getting married in a foreign land sounds like a dream come true for many. However, with their focus being predominantly on the fantasy, many couples make mistakes when coordinating their destination wedding. In order to ensure that your elopement goes off without any major hitches, below are common errors that you can easily steer clear […]
Where to stay when you visit London: Balham
When you’re heading to London for an extended stay for the first time, the sheer choice of places to visit can be overwhelming, with so many different areas offering fantastic and enticing reasons to make them your temporary home. This wealth of choice can be both a blessing and a curse for newbies, though, giving […]
Managing Your Money For A Dream Holiday
Our carefully-planned budgets tend to go out of the window when we’re on holiday. That’s the finding of a recent survey by alternative account provider www.thinkmoney.co.uk. The research, carried out in July 2013, revealed that nearly 16 million Brits overspend while on holiday, and that most of that overspend is made up of basics like […]
Germany, My very own experience
For some years now, my friend and I have been travelling to a different country each summer, for a month or so exploring its culture, history and its natural wonders. We work hard during the whole year to put some money on the side for this purpose only, travelling quite minimal hence cheap flights, cheap […]
‘What A Weekend!’: Top 5 Things To Do In Leeds
Leeds is famous for its modern city centre, cosmopolitan vibe and diverse night life. Renowned for hosting cultural festivals such as Leeds Festival (Reading Festival’s sister music event), the Leeds International Film Festival and some of the best galleries and museums in the UK – this urban city truly does have it all. A large […]
Getting Ready to Move Abroad: A Few Hints and Tips
If you’re looking to move out of the UK in the near future, then there are a few things that you have to prepare for and think about before you begin the final stages of your departure. International removal companies such as John Mason International are a huge help in situations like this, read on for […]