You will never be free from the risk of crime no matter where in the world you are travelling although Europe is generally considered to be quite safe. It is easy to end up in trouble however just by making a few wrong choices or by coming across the wrong people. There is also the…
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For many tourists good food and drink is the most important part of their vacation. And anyone planning to spend their holidays in Lanzarote this year is in for a real treat. As this small island in the Canaries is home to some great restaurants and markets. All of which are easy to explore thanks…
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If you’ve ever heard someone say that he needs a “vacation from his vacation”, they’ve probably not spent time at a dude ranch in Colorado. For many, a vacation is supposed to be down-time and a way to get out of the daily grind. So, instead of going to an overcrowded beach or theme park,…
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Lanzarote has been a popular holiday destination for in excess of 35 years, primarily due to its almost tropical climate, a stunning selection of beaches to choice from and beautiful and largely undeveloped and inspiring scenery. Although a Spanish island Lanzarote is actually far closer to Africa than it is to its parent country of…
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The ‘Fair City’ of Perth in Scotland an ex royal burgh can be found at the head of the Tay estuary. Between the 12th and 15th centuries Perth vied with Dunfermline for the right of being the capital of the nation. In the article below I introduce three places to visit in Perth, Scotland; Elcho…
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Blackpool is a seaside resort sited on the English North West coast, which remains incredibly popular with tourists arriving from the nearby cities and towns which include Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington and more. The resort is also deeply popular with the Scottish who often turn up in large groups rather like the groups of factory workers…
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Sun bathing on the beach for all of my summer vacation isn’t my idea of the perfect vacation. Don’t get me wrong, at times I really do enjoy relaxing on a beach, however, I also enjoy spending time elsewhere while on a vacation. I thoroughly enjoy taking in the atmosphere, I also like to experience…
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The city of Bradford can be found in West Yorkshire, a county in England in Great Britain. Built at the foothills of the Pennine mountain range Bradford was perfectly placed to bloom during the period known as the industrial revolution. The fact is that, during the nineteenth century, the city of Bradford stood at the…
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland with wonderful shopping opportunities plus a highly enjoyable night scene. For the more artistic visitor there are numerous places to sit and relax in the West End of Glasgow which has boutiques, tea rooms, cafés, bars, restaurants and clubs as well as some upmarket bed and breakfast in…
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The ‘Fair City’ of Perth in Scotland is also commonly called to as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Located on the banks of the River Tay, Perth was Scotland’s capital and in the medieval period the busy small town was locally known as Saint Johnstoun (St. John’s Town). The town’s name, or Peairt in Gaelic,…
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