Travel Guide: The Best of Southeast Europe

February 21, 2014 by 1 Comment

When it comes to holiday destinations, Southeast Europe is perhaps one of the most overlooked and underrated regions in the world, with much of Western Europe taking the limelight. A closer look, however, reveals just how much people are missing out on. Southeast Europe, often referred to as the Balkans, is home to a vast number of stunning countries with fascinating and unique cultures.

Croatian delights

Dubrovnik, a city in Croatia, is amongst the most popular of these, and with glorious beaches, ancient buildings,  glistening marinas and extensive history, it isn’t difficult to see why. Your friends will definitely love the idea of going on weekend breaks to Dubrovnik. Visit this city and know why it’s one of Europe’s top holiday destinations for tourists. Featured as a recommended city break by the award winning travel website of newspaper the Telegraph, Dubrovnik is becoming an increasingly popular choice for travellers who are looking for something a little more interesting than your average beach holiday.
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Planning a trip through the Highlands of Scotland

January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment

There are many destinations within the UK that make great holiday destinations, but none are greater than the Scottish Highlands. Rolling hills, a rich cultural history and a diverse range of activities on offer make it not only one of the greatest destinations in the UK, but also the wider world.

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There’s no better way to see Scotland than by car. The roads are in fantastic condition and many of them are thrilling driving roots snaking through the untouched and awe-inspiring country side. The country will also be opened up to you on the road meaning you can see vast quantities of the country within a reasonably short space of time.

Plan your trip around a central theme

When looking to explore an entire country, it’s important to have a focus around which you plan the journey. There are plenty of ways to do this in Scotland though one of the most popular is taking a tour around the world-famous distilleries.
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London with Kids on a Rainy Day: What to Do

December 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment

You are in London with your kids, planning to visit the city in a balmy sunshine and then starts the outpour. What a huge turn-off it can be. You had planned to stroll down the famous parks of the city, taking lunch in some of the most famous restaurants of the city and hunted down London Zoo to delight the kids. However, now here you are sitting in your hotel room with your kids constantly nagging you and you waiting for the rain gods to shower some mercy. Sounds gloomy, doesn’t it?

Therefore, it is recommended you make a plan B to counter such unfriendly conditions. Here is the list of things which you can do with kids on a rainy day in London.

A Visit to London Museum

London is saturated with plenty of museums with most of them providing free access to visitors. As you have kids with you, the best museum to venture into would be The Natural History Museum and The Science Museum.

The Natural History Museum is one of the biggest museums in the city. Your kids will have the opportunity of meeting life-sized whales and a giant T-Rex. Highlights of this museum include Dinosaurs gallery, Mammals with an impressive model blue whale and the spectacular Central Hall, home to the Museum’s iconic Diplodocus skeleton. While you are at this museum, do not forget to pay a visit to Cocoon where you will have the opportunity of seeing alluring specimens of plants and animals.
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