Gibraltar has a most unusual status at the moment as it is one of few destinations that have no coronavirus-related restrictions for UK travellers either way. Add to that that several airlines have direct routes, including Wizz Air launching new flights from Luton, British Airways from Heathrow and easyJet from Gatwick and Manchester. So it…
Beautiful Beaches and Accommodations in Turks & Caicos
If the considered leaping on a airplane and flying to a Caribbean paradise island has stumped your thoughts, then you definately in all probability have imagined one of many Turks & Caicos seashores. The Turks & Caicos archipelago is surrounded by waters so turquoise that they seem like glowing at occasions, plus it has countless…
Things Nobody Tells You About Iran
As an Iranian interacting with many foreigners, I encounter with many interesting questions in my day-to-day life and I also discover some interesting, yet overlooked details about my country and its culture. The questions normally range from more general topics like politics, economics and religion to tiny details about everyday life of people in Iran.…
Hiking in Hong Kong: Easy & Beautiful Trails
Despite being a large, bustling city, Hong Kong is an excellent place to get outdoors in nature! Since ~70% of Hong Kong’s land is covered in greenery and country parks, hiking is a popular activity for locals and expats. Often the trails have gorgeous views and lead to some spectacular destinations. On your next Hong…
Northern Ireland’s city of Derry takes Halloween online
At this time of year, the city of Derry in Northern Ireland is normally full of Halloween festivities and packed with visitors. There’s usually a full event programme of parades, fireworks, street theatre and thousands of people in costume, roaming an extravagantly decorated city. USA Today even named Derry the “best Halloween destination in the…
Why you should put Slavonia and Baranja in Croatia on your Bucket List
Editor’s note: Croatia is not currently on the UK’s travel corridor list, but we’ll update this article when the guidance changes. Did you know that wild brown bears still roam the forests of Slavonia? Or, that the region produces some of Europe’s finest white wine? Located between the Danube, Sava and Drava rivers in eastern…
Greek Island Hopping – the Cyclades – Amorgos
It was the 1988 movie “Le Grand Bleu” which put Amorgos on it the map and, as I dock at the tiny port of Katapola, the only other tourists are speaking French. The harbour has a cluster of simple restaurants and tiny guesthouses, reminding me of how life in the Greek islands used to be.…
Greek Island Hopping – The Cyclades – Paros
I arrive in Paros in the dark on the ferry from Athens and am immediately drawn to the strip of bars and restaurants lining the harbour front. Although it’s getting near 11pm most are still open and I settle for a pork souvlaki. I was last here nearly 40 years ago so this is an…
Lanzarote: year-round destination sculpted by Cesar Manrique
The Canaries – a clutch of islands that make up the Spanish archipelago – are traditionally the perfect getaway for beach lovers. Peurto Del Carmen is notorious for its heady nightlife, and those that prefer a bit quieter and elegance head for the beautiful beaches at Famara and Papagayo. Putting aside the beaches, the volcanic island of…
Canary Islands, The Maldives, Denmark and Mykonos have been added to travel corridor list
The travel industry is finally able to look forward to a boost in bookings after a long time in the wilderness after the foreign office ruled out all but essential travel to Spain The Canary Islands joins The Maldives, Denmark and Mykonos on government’s travel corridor list This means travellers returning to the UK from…