Here are some suggestions for books you should read this summer. You won’t want to put them down: Sun Damage by Sabine Durrant. A psychological chilling thriller set in a gorgeous villa in the South of France. Nine middle-class guests arrive at this luxury holiday home in Provence. They think they know each other well,…
3 Days in Seattle: Love at First Sight
It’s exciting to plan trips to places you’ve never been to! I spent 3 days in Seattle and it was love at first sight. Usually… One day, my ex-boyfriend, (we’ll call him “Mr. X”) thought it’d be fun to plan a Pacific Northwest trip. When he suggested Seattle, I wasn’t particularly thrilled. It’s one of…
Things to Do in Vancouver on a Rainy Day
When you’re visiting a city like Vancouver, so known for rain that its nickname is “Raincouver”, you need to be prepared for indoor activities on your trip. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Having been to Vancouver several times now, I can honestly say there was never a visit without at least a little bit…
Where to go for the Best Tapas in Madrid
Madrid is a city fueled by coffee and cañas that never sleeps and never stops eating. Whatever brings you to Madrid, whether you are a tourist, an English teacher, a volunteer or a gap-yearer, you’ll soon get caught up in the wonderful world of tapas in Madrid. Here are 5 of our favourite places to enjoy…
Pivot by Mark Greenaway, Covent Garden, London
Covent Garden is ripe with interesting restaurants and eateries catering for every taste and ambience. And now there is Pivot by Mark Greenaway, where you can tuck into British gastronomy and a most delightful Sunday Roast in a cosy and calm environment. The walls are burnt orange brightened up by funky artwork, while the floors…
Hiking the Essex Coast from Tollesbury to Purfleet
Essex is known for a lot of things, but its coast isn’t one of them. That’s a pity as it’s home to a varied birdlife and one section is the most isolated spot in the country. Of course, there are the obligatory caravan parks but they’re mainly clustered around the towns and what lies between…
More travel chaos for British holidaymakers hoping to jet off this half term
Easyjet has cancelled hundreds of preemptive flights up to June 6 due to their IT problems and traffic control restrictions at Gatwick. They are planning on-the-day cancellations too. Destinations affected include Seville, Rome, Barcelona, Bilbao, Geneva, Glasgow, Krakow, Lisbon, Madrid, Milan Bergamo, Milan Malpensa, Olbia, Palermo, Prague, Valencia and Venice. British Airways is continuing with…
Best Hiking Trails in Southern California
The state of California offers some of the most exciting outdoor adventures that anyone can enjoy. You do not have to look far to find activities to fill your day with outdoor fun here! One of the most rewarding activities to do here is check out one of the many hiking trails in Southern California.…
Top 5 places in the world to swim with horses
Surely one of the most amazing experiences in the world has to be swimming with horses. Whether you are riding or swimming alongside this is the most beautiful marriage of human and horse – especially after a long ride on a hot day in the saddle. The feeling of weightlessness as the horse enters the…
Virgin’s Valiant Lady
With Virgin Voyages attempting to turn our view of cruising on its head, we take the inaugural sailing – the ‘mermaiden voyage’ – seeing lesser-visited ports on the company’s second ship, Valiant Lady. Virgin cruises are an altogether different experience from the traditional cruise format. These are adult-only cruises with funky shows and unusual restaurants.…