Before the virus hit northern Italy the prosperous city of Bergamo was enjoying a tourist boom. Its airport (Orio del Serio, branded as ‘Milan Bergamo’) is Ryanair’s biggest Italian hub, serving around 90 cities in Europe and beyond. Although overshadowed by the more famous cities of northern Italy, Bergamo has a majestic setting high on…
The best movies filmed in Barcelona
Scour the streets of Barcelona to spot the film-worthy sites included in some of the best movies filmed in beautiful Barcelona. For filmmakers, capturing the vibrancy, color, and history of a city can be a huge challenge. Many directors and writers have sought to bring Barcelona to life on screen. Only a select few have…
Ubuntu listings
We’ve been so inspired by the many projects and initiatives that support communities and conservation across Africa that we’ve started a directory of them. It’s by no means complete, and we’ll keep adding to it, but if you’re looking for something to buy or a cause to donate to, scroll down for our Ubuntu listings.…
Rolling Stones open their flagship store in Carnaby Street, London
If you want satisfaction, the Rolling Stones may be able to provide it. The rock ‘n’ roll legends are opening their world-first flagship store, ‘RS No. 9 Carnaby’ tomorrow on 9th September at 9 Carnaby Street in London’s Soho. And if you love London, you can get now also get your rocks off checking out…
Tips for Diving in Maria la Gorda, Cuba
Maria la Gorda is in Pinar del Rio province in western Cuba. It is mostly synonymous with the diving camp that is situated there. The entire settlement consists of a hotel, diving centre, small shop, sandy beach and 2 restaurants. However, even if you are not a diver, it is a nice place to spend a…
Book cheap ski chalet holidays with Ski Total
Looking forward to a winter ski holiday? CHALET HOTEL DUCS DE SAVOIE – 7 days NOW From £769 pp Chalet Hotel Les Ducs de Savoie has a prime location in the centre of Val d’Isere. Just a 3 or 4-minute walk to the main lifts including the Solaise Express and in the heart of Val-d’Isère’s vibrant nightlife, the…
Travel in the COVID world – is there a way to stay on the move?
“You must stay at home” Boris utters five crushing words, and that’s it; eight flights cancelled, hotel bookings doomed and the supermarkets run out of toilet rolls. A new normal we are told, well, it doesn’t feel very normal to me. There are 193 countries in this wonderful world of ours, on seven continents. I…
Confusion for arrivals from Portugal and Greece as the devolved nations disagree on the science
Once again, the quarantine quagmire sees travellers and the beleaguered travel industry pulling their hair out in sheer frustration as the rules change almost on a daily basis and often with just hours notice. In this pandemic world, travellers hang on every word and decision made by the Department for Transport so that they can…
Activ5: A workout in your pocket – do it on the plane, train, standing or sitting
Activ5 Portable Strength Training Device Price (rrp): £129.99 If you don’t fancy going to the gym or just too busy, then bring the gym to you. This app-based Activ5 black and orange device has been dubbed “a tiny gym in your pocket”. It is a portable fitness device, that fits easily between your hands and allows…
Hotel room rates in Europe take a dive this Autumn – Brits can get more bang for their buck
Room rates across 24 European cities have taken a dive this autumn. The cities, identified by the Post Office Travel Money’s City Costs Barometer, are on the government’s quarantine exemption list and are offering room rates that are up to 26 per cent lower than this time last year. The biggest falls of 26 per…