My Travel Corner

With the festive season nearly on us and a grey dreary November, we decided to head off to the wilds of Scotland. It is the perfect time to have a girly pampering weekend away from the office and the stresses of work life that enmeshes itself in our daily lives. What better way to escape [...]

So you’re planning to get better acquainted with the UK this summer? Do you urge to break the routine and experience something new? In that case, you may want to consider trying something alternative, as far as holiday accommodations go. Say no to hotels and touristic traps! There are plenty of interesting alternatives around the [...]

Scotland is brimming with some of the most beautiful and scenic sights in the world. Most tourists prefer walking in Scotland to enjoy an exhilarating experience there. Some reasons why you must go hiking in Scotland have been discussed below: 1. Access to Countryside: In Scotland, you can enjoy unhindered access to open countryside. This shall [...]

Of the many ideas that the Victorians bequeathed to their successors, the great British family holiday must rank amongst the most successful. Shot through with as much joy (the opportunity to spend time together as a family unit) and despair (the weather) as the average soap opera, these migrations of the holiday period are proving [...]

Scotland is a wonderful mix of scenery, people, tradition, culture and history. Travel company BookFHR offer up their 5 best tips for a great dose of that heady mix. [Photo by 0olong] Edinburgh Edinburgh’s skyline is one of the most impressive you’ll see in any city in the British Isles. The famous castle stands on [...]

The spooling landscape of Scotland’s rocky cliff tops and heather-strewn moors inspired the bard Robert Burns to declare: Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, The hills of the Highlands for ever I love. It seems, to those less sentimental, a highfalutin claim, but once you’ve visited and have been taken in by the wild beauty of the place, [...]

Mother’s Day will be here in less than a week and although it may still be sitting at the back of your mind, we all know that keeping Mum happy requires considerable planning! To save you time and losing more hair, I’ve hand-picked the best Mother’s Day restaurants of the bunch; perfect for showing your [...]

Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh the capital city of Scotland is an excellent place for a weekend city break in the UK due to the diverse number of tourist attractions and things to do. Most people coming to the city come for a weekend, however I can guarantee that a weekend will not be long enough and [...]

Throughout history, York has been at the centre of great events that helped shape Britain. Its sights and attractions make it a big draw for both national and international tourists to learn and experience a flavour of that history. The city’s history and ability to create excellent attractions around it mean that it has something [...]

The UK may be small but it has it fair share of great places for a family holiday, from building sandcastles on the beaches of Devon to mountain biking through the leafy woodlands of the New Forest. We’ve picked out five areas that are sure to offer something special for you and your family.  Beaches [...]