The 57th BFI London Film Festival
The 57th British Film Institute London Film Festival is running this year between the 9th and the 20th of October and it promises to be, as usual, the absolute tops in entertainment for anyone interested in film. Whether it is screenings or seminars, there is something for everyone and with venues taking part all over […]
Top Ten Theme parks in the UK
The UK offers visitors to these shores a wide range of theme parks, some based close to a historic house, some that have grown from their seaside fun fair origins. Whether you are planning to tour the UK, or to base yourself in one area, then a visit to a theme park is likely to […]
Ideas for a Perfect Holiday Getaway
While it is true that much of the world celebrates holidays other than Christmas around this time of year, it’s still quite evident that December is the biggest and most popular holiday month on the calendar. Whether you celebrate Chanukah, Kwanzaa, the winter solstice, or call it Xmas, this time of year is all about […]
Exploring the Pre-Columbian Civilizations of Peru
The work of planning a holiday to Peru For every holiday seeker who follows the straight and narrow when it comes to planning a two-week trip, there is the counterpart who likes to think outside the box and beyond the borders. You might be into mountain biking and deep sea fishing, while your partner might […]
Top Destinations to Visit in Peru
Peru is a truly beautiful South American nation. With gorgeous natural scenery, a vibrant culture, bustling cities and traditional villages, historical landmarks and plenty of ecological tours, the area is ideal for all kinds of holidays. Whether your interests are historical or if hiking is your passion, Peru offers something for everyone. A company that […]
Best Off-Road Tours in the World
The best way to see to visit any area is to get off the beaten track. It’s only then that you can see the best of what an area has to offer by way of its people, it’s customs and of course, the scenery. That’s a great deal of motivation when planning a vacation, as […]
Top European City Break Destinations
Europe is such a great place to enjoy a city break. Not only, after all, are countries like France, Germany and Italy so close to us here in the UK, but they also offer some of the most rounded and fascinating cities to be found anywhere on the planet. London We might as well start […]
A Brief Guide to Portuguese Culture
Before travelling to any country, it’s a good idea to get to grips with the local culture before you set off. Now, I know Portugal isn’t too far away from the UK and, given that it’s a European country, you might think you know enough already, but it’s still worth making sure you’re familiar with […]
Exploring the National Parks of the Canary Islands
National parks may seem like an exclusive preserve of the States, with a few stunners in the UK thrown in for good measure, but there are national parks across Europe and the world, and some of the finest are in the Canary Islands. If you’ve previously only associated the Canaries with Brits and Germans on […]
5 Amazing Animal Encounters Around the Globe
If you were to ask me when I was 12 years old what I wanted to be when I grew up I would have given you one of two answers depending on our trust level. The polite, reasonable response would have been that I wanted to be a zookeeper and work with monkeys, bears and […]