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Shop ’til You Drop in North Wales!
Do you consider yourself a shopaholic? I know there’s little more I enjoy doing than hitting the high street to splash a little cash on some purchases. If, however, you’re hoping to combine shopping with a break away, I advise you visit North Wales, as the region is a great place for fashionistas looking to update their wardrobe.As you can pick up everything from replica medieval items to clothes made from organic materials, there is more than enough opportunity for you to burn a hole in your pocket. As such, you shouldn’t be surprised if you return home from your North Wales holiday accommodation laden with bags filled with new purchases. The…
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NYE in London: What to Expect
December 31st is one of the biggest parties on everyone’s social calendar and it’s sensible to decide where to spend New Year’s Eve well in advance. London puts on some truly spectacular celebrations, which always draw in the crowds. There is a lot going on in addition to the usual offerings from the capital’s pubs, clubs and bars, so here’s a brief guide to some of the events taking place in the city to mark the arrival of 2013. Fireworks Everyone knows that the fireworks in London are something special, so if you are intending to be in the capital for New Year’s Eve, make sure you can get a…
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Voltage HATE
So… apparently electronics made in one country don’t always work in another? I had to find this out the hard and annoying way because while I don’t claim to know everything or be the best at electronics (ha – best), I thought certain appliances were just meant to travel. Why else would you get a “travel” anything? It’s almost like the people who make them have never actually tried them out? Okay that’s not fair – a lot of it is just my own stupidity, I will admit that. But some of it is just a frustrating part of travelling that others I have talked to agree with.…
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Visiting Lapland: The Sami people of Lapland
Lapland is situated in the North of Finland and it is one of the countries’ largest regions. It is the home of about 3.4% of the total population of Finland and is probably the least densely populated area in the country. Needless to say it is predominantly dominated by nature and finding some remote area where to spend some time alone is not particularly hard. The original indigenous people of Lapland are called Sami they are the only people indigenous people of Scandinavia that are recognized and protected under the international conventions of indigenous peoples. They are generally knows for their reindeer herding, with which 10% of all Sami populations…
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5 Hidden Gems to Explore On a Canary Island and Morocco Cruise
The Canary Islands and the surrounding central Atlantic region is a prime destination for Europeans to visit on holiday. With sun-kissed beaches and tropical landscapes in popular holiday spots like Santa Cruz and Funchal, many will take a direct flight to these destinations and spend their entire holiday at the same resort. For those who want to see more of the world while on holiday, however, a cruise is a great option that provides a relaxing way to travel in style while hopping from port to port. Have a look at Thomson Cruises and see what promotions they have on offer. Here are five beautiful ports of call that…
Beauty that Begins
