Just as we thought it was all over for the high street travel retail outlet, Hays Travel have turned up to buy all 555 Thomas Cook shops. Last month the now defunct company, Thomas Cook, collapsed after 178 years in business putting 9,000 UK jobs at risk and resulting in a huge repatriation effort of…
Ski Guide: Abruzzo, Italy
Right in the centre of Italy, Abruzzo is bounded by Lazio to the west, Le Marche to the north, Molise to the south and the shores of the Adriatic to the east. Indeed they brag you can ski in the morning and lie on the beach in the afternoon as Pescara, on the coast, is…
24 hours in Khiva, Uzbekistan
At first glance, you might be forgiven for thinking Khiva’s old town, a walled pedestrian city, was built specifically for tourists. The glittering turquoise tilework, sand-coloured city walls, immaculate market stalls and towering minarets give the impression you have accidentally wandered into a living museum. There’s more to the 6th century city of Khiva than…
24 hours in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent is the metropolis hub of the Great Silk Road in Central Asia. Its 2,000 years of history has seen Indian spice merchants and Chinese silk-sellers pass through Tashkent’s famous bazaars. And now you can too. Much of it was destroyed in 1966 thanks to a devastating earthquake, but then the city experienced…
Discovering Uzbekistan: At the centre of the Silk Road
What are the attractions which make Uzbekistan a must-visit destination? The author of the Bradt Guide to Uzbekistan shares her highlights. Even greater than the Roman Empire, the Silk Road formed the world we all know as we speak. Weaving from Europe to Asia, Russia to the Indian Subcontinent, and in all places in between,…
Hiking the Aosta Valley (Valle d’Aosta) – 6 mountains in 7 days, Italy
It’s a marvellous idea – six mountain huts have joined forces to create a seven day hiking tour, starting and ending in the village of Champoluc. Each night is spent in a different rifugio and the package includes dinner, prepared with local products, and DOC wines from the Aosta valley. The route roughly follows a…
Shop online when travelling abroad with Splitcha: a new travel App
[ad_1] The web ought to imply that procuring online whereas abroad ought to be as straightforward as selecting the merchandise or reward and urgent Return. Shouldnât it? Itâs not unreasonable to anticipate that the beret you purchase in France, the cuckoo clock in Switzerland and even a didgeridoo in Australia will seamlessly arrive at any…
Travel Advice: How will travel be affected after Brexit?
Brexit has changed the relationship between the UK and the EU. A year later and it seems many are still in doubt about how the new rules affect travel. We answer your questions. Can I use my current passport after Brexit? After Brexit, the UK will be demoted to a “third country” status. This means…
Hotel Overview: Hyatt Regency Tashkent, Uzbekistan
A genuine 5* hotel was long overdue in Tashkent, so the opening of the impressive Hyatt Regency Tashkent in 2016 was incredibly welcome. This dazzling white structure is in the heart of Uzbekistan’s capital, right next door to the National Library and within easy walking distance of Amir Timur Square. The designers have balanced international style and…
Bongo’s Bingo’s Halloween specials (London, 31 October and 01 November)
What Bongo’s Bingo is the bingo phenomenon that started in Liverpool in the Baltic Triangle’s Camp and Furnace with Jonny Bongo (real name Jonny Lacey) and Joshua Burke. A typical night involves several rounds of bingo interspersed with rave intervals, dance-offs and catwalks down tables, combined with copious amounts of booze (optional but encouraged). This Halloween…