Best historical sights in Europe
The UK is a bigger place than most people think, as a lot of people simply look at us on a map and think that we’re a small island. Admittedly, geographically, we’re not that big, but culturally and in terms of great places to see we are [...]
It may come as a shock for those of us who just go into our towns for a spot of shopping that, towns have more to offer than stores, food chains and the odd busker. Take any English town, remove all the consumer shop fronts and you’ll [...]
The UK tourist boards are currently all trying their hardest to make sure that we stay in the UK this summer, and with the credit crunch still biting, many of us are indeed deciding to stay at home rather than go abroad this year. So where to [...]
How do you decide where to take a vacation? For many people it is determined by images they have seen recently or in the past, pictures of sun drenched beaches and crystal clear ocean waters. Travel videos of dolphins, outdoor restaurants and the warmest weather in the [...]
Belfast is a legendary city: partly because of the troubles, but mostly because of its fine heritage, its infamous harbour and it’s even more illustrious offspring, and its buzzing nightlife. So if you are only there for a few days, what better way to see as much [...]
Rome in the springtime is one of the most beautiful times to visit. It is warm with an average temperature of 22 – 23 degrees during the day. It is mostly sunny, hardly a cloud in the sky. It is best to visit Rome in the spring [...]
Portsmouth is an attractive and historic city in the county of Hampshire, UK. It has a long naval tradition and is a great place to go and visit either for the day or for a longer visit. With this in mind, here’s a guide to five of [...]
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The Best Castles In England | United Kingdom
If there’s one thing that England isn’t short of, it’s castles. Many of this country’s finest castles were built in medieval times and, in some cases, even before then. While some have fallen into a state of disrepair, others have stood the test of time and still [...]
A Wales ‘Must See’ Wish List – Top Places To Visit In Wales | United Kingdom
From the Isle of Anglesey in its top western corner, to Carmarthen Bay in the south, Wales is a breath-taking country steeped in stunning landscapes at almost every turn. With scenes this inspiring, walking through the Welsh countryside is naturally a favourite diversion of holidaymakers. Photo licensed [...]
Five Best Castles to See in Wales | United Kingdom
Often called the Land of Castles, the beautiful countryside of Wales abounds with castles in varying conditions from ruins to well preserved. With so many to visit and perhaps not enough time to see them all, consider the following five best castles to see in Wales. Castle [...]
Hajdúszoboszló – great thermal aquapark and spa resort in Hungary
City of Hajdúszoboszló lies in eastern Hungary, about 20 km southeast of Debrecen. The thermal water was discovered here in 1925 as the result of unsuccessful search for oil, which defined the following development of the city. Baths were built here, and today this city with 35,000 [...]
Thermalpark Veľký Meder – a popular thermal water park in Slovakia
Termalpark Veľký Meder is a popular thermal water park situated in the village Veľký Meder in Slovakia, about 10 km from the Hungarian border and 65 km from the capital city of Bratislava. Photo by thermalcorvinus.sk Termalpark Veľký Meder offers 9 pools with thermal water, with a [...]
Zalakaros Thermal Spa resort – new thermal aquapark in Hungary
Zalakaros Thermal Spa is a new spa resort in Hungary. It lies in the small town of Zalakaros, in the southwestern part of Hungary, about 30 km from Lake Balaton and 200 km from Budapest. Zalakaros Thermal Baths are a combination of treatment center, indoor waterpark and [...]
A Guide to Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Giant’s Causeway is an incredible attraction located along the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Although the creation of the natural formation is surrounded by myth and lore, it is the only designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in all of Northern Ireland. Known as Clochán na [...]
Surfing Holidays for Beginners in Lanzarote | Spain
Has the idea of riding the waves and learning to surf always appealed, but the cold British weather has put you off? Lanzarote is known as the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ for many reasons, including the weather, the people and of course, the amazing waves. The winds from [...]
An Introduction to the Costa del Sol | Spain
When the summer holidays roll around, Brits and northern Europeans head for the Costa del Sol in large numbers. The area once had a reputation as a haven for British gangsters fleeing the law (as seen in Sexy Beast, The Business and many TV sitcoms) but these [...]
