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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tenerife is the ideal destination for anyone who likes to get active while on holiday. Its location in the Atlantic Ocean ensures a temperate climate all-year round. Enough sunshine to be pleasant, but also not so hot that it is difficult to find the energy to do anything – simply perfect. The landscape is also […]
Have you ever been guilty of travel snobbery? Peering down from your lofty backpacker perch onto the seething mass of sightseers and thinking “I’ll never be like them…” Of course there are certain touristy tropes that it is worth ruling out on principal – poking sea turtles from glass bottomed boats and creating demand for […]
The 25th Marrakech Marathon and Half-Marathon is being run on 26th of January and it promises to be as wonderful as ever. Over five thousand runners are expected to take part this year over this excellent course which is world-renowned as being one of the very best, being fast and flat. Although not an expensive […]
If you decide to take a holiday in Italy, make sure you do as the locals do and embrace the beautiful life or la dolce vita. Italy packs a lot of punch into its boot shaped peninsula, with thousands of years of history, culture, beautiful landscapes and delicious food; your senses will be overwhelmed with […]
Cappadocia is something to behold. The natural landscape in the area is more than postcard worthy. It’s book a flight worthy. Its home to the stunning Fairy Chimneys and one of the most popular places on earth to soar the skies in a hot air balloon. The entire regional landscape is amazing. Ancient volcanos that […]
A balloon ride has always been bucket listed, but found it difficult to choose the right kind of place or time to take one. Once Cappadocia became a pin on our map though I knew I was locking it in. Cappadocia is debatably the best spot in the world for a hot air balloon tour […]
Cappadocia is gorgeous. The fairy tale town set in central Turkey is or should be one everyone’s Go To list (check out these Turkey Packages). The entire regional landscape has been carved out by wind, rain and snow creating picturesque hills that have now been carved into churches, restaurants and hotels. Its really quite a […]
All too often they are dismissed as a way to simply get from here to there. But in many cases they are a marvel of engineering and a marvelous addition to our skyline. They are America’s great bridges. Each has its own history and has had its own challenges. Here is a look at six […]
P&O Cruises recently released news of one of the newest and most exciting developments on the seas to date. It’s British and it’s big. Britannia is a pioneering cruise ship, larger than any made for the British market before. The ship is launching in the spring of 2015 and will hold several swimming pools, dining […]