Travelling has long been a favourite pastime for many Brits because it offers unique opportunities to escape the humdrum of ordinary life and disconnect from common stressors. Pre-pandemic, The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that UK...
Read onHolidays are here at last. It’s time to sit back and relax. So, why do so many people return from holidays feeling like they need another break? Prioritising self-care is the key to feeling energised, wherever in the world you are. So, if you’re...
Read onAfter the restrictions and chaos of the past couple of years the idea of planning the trip you’ve always wanted, might feel too good to be true. It is hard to calm that niggling voice in the back of your mind telling you something is bound to go...
Read onAre you looking to travel on a budget and see the world? Backpacking is a great way to do just that. But before you hit the road, there is planning to be done. From choosing your destination to packing your bag, here are some tips to get you...
Read onTravel hacking is the practice of accumulating repeated flyer points and miles to travel for free. The best feature is getting most of the points and miles without ever getting into a plane. Many people involved in travel hacking garner thousands of...
Read onAs the world slowly begins to open up again and travel becomes viable, many of us are turning our sights to holidays once more. The intermittent lockdowns of the past 18-months have left many of us longing for a change of scenery. But what to choose...
Read onHeading south this summer, use new free app Beach Check UK to avoid the crowds Beach Check UK is a new free app that gives live updates to help you beat the crowds when heading to the coast. Users can see how busy a beach is, how many car parking...
Read onI feel rather ashamed about my previous lack of awareness in terms of the LGBTQ history of Berlin. When I saw that this tour was entitled ‘Berlin – The World’s first LGBTQ Capital’ I was not convinced, however, over the hour-long tour, as my...
Read onAs the pandemic rumbles on, it is not surprising if life has started to feel like Groundhog Day. You wake up, you have your morning routine, go to work, do your job, come home, complete your evening routine, and then the alarm goes in the morning...
Read onLorraine Worsley-Carter goes on a live virtual walking tour to discover the secrets of Barcelona As an avid traveller and seeker of information near and far, I have always shied away from virtual city tours, and have preferred to investigate first...
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