Source Why spend a fortune on a holiday abroad when you can have a perfectly wonderful time at home? Not only will you save yourself some money, but you won’t have to endure the terrible mistakes that many travelers make at this time of year. Forgotten passports? Falling prey to tourist scams? You can avoid all of that stress with a summer staycation. To help you make the most of your time though, here are some tips we hope you will find useful. Get your home summer ready, with everything you need to relax in your own surroundings. Sort the garden out,… View Post

Traveling is so fun and exhilarating, and I always look to get the most out of it. There is so much wonder and beauty beyond our shores, and we owe it to ourselves to enjoy and experience it. There is so much opportunity awaiting us just a plane ride away. But, all travellers make mistakes that can sometimes impact on their journey in a negative sense. I know I’ve made my fair share in the past, and I’m sure you have too. The best way to avoid these mistakes? Learn from others! Overpacking Source You might think that underpacking is… View Post

Back in 2011, my brother got married in Lithuania and as the wedding was taking place at the beginning of August, we decided to add on a few more destinations to our month-long journey around Europe after the wedding.  Me being me, as you can see from above, spent the whole 4 weeks in a wheelchair as I had slipped and broke my knee cap 2 weeks before we went, plus I ended up with a huge bruise on my temple!  Thankfully we were making a road trip of Europe or I may have had issues flying.  Our holiday was… View Post

Source When deciding on where to go on your well deserved summer holiday as a family, one place to consider is Majorca. As well as it’s sandy beaches and pool side entertainment there are numerous places to explore on the Balearic island making Majorca a great destination for families. From all inclusive resorts to self catering villas Majorca holiday with the family  will have plenty to offer for all of the family. Serra Tramuntara Source The island’s northwest coast couldn’t be more different to the built-up resorts you would normally see as a tourist.  The UNESCO World Heritage site is a haven… View Post

When you think of visiting the US, what springs to mind? Odds are you’re probably thinking about New York, California or Florida, right? There are some truly amazing destinations in the US that could offer more than you know, and Phoenix, Arizona is certainly one of them. As America’s fifth largest city, it has plenty to offer and is an excellent place to plan your next travel adventure. Take a look at five reasons why you should visit Phoenix. The Weather Phoenix is a great destination if you’re a sun worshipper. The winters are mild, and the summers are hot,… View Post

Source Travelling the world is something on everyone’s bucket list. Every year, you see your Facebook friends talk about visiting some distant island and throwing themselves into the local culture, and then on Instagram, where you see photographs of landscapes and beaches and all the weird and wonderful things that come with world travel.  But what is the best way to see the world? Everyone who has traveled has done it their way, and will probably all swear by that method as number one. The thing is, there are so many different ways in which you can now see the world… View Post

At this time of year I think we all find ourselves think about what has happened that year but also looking forward to the future and making plans.  I’ve always loved to travel, to visit new places both near and far.  Due to health issues this year I haven’t traveled as much as I would have liked.  I’ve had two visits to Scotland, a weekend in Bristol and late September I had a few days in Snowdonia, North Wales.  For sometime I’ve had a bucket list of places I’d love to visit, some far flung exotic places and others much… View Post