Tag: Travel

So, you know that they love cycling but what do you buy for them? Whether you are looking for a top market item as that perfect present for a loved one who loves cycling or a stocking filler for a bike fan, here is a top 10 of Christmas gifts for bike lovers.   1. […]

If you are abroad and are unable to travel home on your planned flight for a number of reasons, the term repatriated is likely to be used. This refers to the process of returning a citizen to their country of origin. This could happen due to an accident or serious illness.   Repatriation costs are […]

All over the world there are abandoned towns and hidden gems each with a story to tell. Many of these spots make for great destinations if you are looking for an opportunity to experience a bit of history and urban exploration.  Here are 10 great places to visit.   1. Lake Reschen, Bolzano, Italy   […]

“Alex is the map reader and more or less treats my like a Springer Spaniel. He simply sets off, ignores my protests and knows that eventually I’ll stop arguing and follow him.” The relationship between Mark Richards and his son, Alex, is clear when it comes to their walking expeditions.   That is something that […]

It can seem like a nightmare holiday scenario, but a lost passport abroad doesn’t have to be complicated. Every year, thousands of Brits are helped by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) after their all-important documents go walkabouts overseas.   And if you’re on the other side of the world and due to return home […]

After hundreds of thousands of Thomas Cook customers were left with a holiday that no longer exists and thousands more were effectively stranded abroad, there’s not been a better time to understand how you can protect your holiday from the risk of collapsing businesses.   The decline of the UK’s oldest travel agent may have […]

Rather than going on a guided cycling holiday, which means that you have to follow the route and pace of a guide and often be part of a big group, many people are choosing the freedom and independence of self-guided trips.   This type of trip will require more planning than a guided holiday, so […]

As the UK moves closer and closer to the October 31st Brexit date, and the bookmakers making it more and more likely that no Withdrawal Agreement is in place, it is important to understand what a no deal Brexit could mean for travel.   The impact of a No Deal Brexit on the travel sector […]

The world’s largest, tallest, oldest or most expensive; there is a certain type of traveller who likes to secure the bragging rights of visiting the ultimate version of the planet’s attractions.   Whether it’s experiencing the tallest building in the world in Dubai, or the climbing Mount Everest, some people get a kick out of […]

For some, a summer holiday is all about routine. Visiting the same much-loved destination for some rest and relaxation each year. For others though, the opportunity to get off the beaten track is not something to turn down.   Europe has a plethora of very inviting holiday destinations some more obvious than not.   And […]