Picnics are enjoyed in many settings, such as parks, beaches, or even when travelling to another destination. Do you stop for a picnic, when exploring a new place? They’re a fun way to bring the family together! Although picnics are quintessentially British, they first originated in France (1692). The custom arrived in the UK … Read more
See yourself as a foodie? Then food tours are a fun way to enhance your holiday, while learning about a destination. After picking your destination, you may opt to stay in an all-inclusive resort. However, there’s nothing stopping you exploring its local market – or family run restaurant down the road. To discover the best … Read more
The aim of an ecotourist is to be a responsible and sustainable traveller. Most of the time they give more than they take from the destination they’re exploring. See yourself as one? Whether you are – or not – there’s many ways you can benefit from following their ethos, while having a positive impact on … Read more
The UK’s World Heritage Sites and monuments are celebrated on World Heritage Day each year on the 18th of April. Established by the International Council on Monuments and Sites, the focus is on the diversity of the cultural heritage of humanity. Plus the site’s vulnerability and the efforts required for their protection and conservation. … Read more
Remember Dee and Graham? They’re two Free Spirits who’ve continued to travel as much as possible during the Coronavirus pandemic. When we last shared their travel journey Corona was only ever thought of as a beverage. However, now the time has passed, we wanted to catch up with them to hear where they’ve ventured in … Read more
River cruises are an opportunity to embrace slow travel. Sit back, relax and learn about a country’s culture. While your riverboat winds along a wistful, waterway. Also, river cruises offer a more intimate experience than a cruise ship. This is because there are usually 200 or fewer passengers onboard. Pick from one of many river … Read more
Prison tours are now appearing on our list of holiday experiences. For instance, you can take a tour around Alcatraz or a trip to Auschwitz. Have you added a prison tour to your bucket list – or are you starting to question the fascination behind them? Although Auschwitz (Auschwitz – Birkenav) was a Nazi extermination … Read more
Greek island holidays are a great way to explore one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. If you’re a sun worshipper, get ready to embrace the heat on a Greek Island holiday between May-September. Travelling during a heatwave? Keep up-to-date with the extreme temperatures in Greece by registering on the Greek government’s Emergency Communication … Read more
Wellness holidays and wellbeing breaks are a great way to recharge away from life’s stresses and strains. In fact, in a recent study, 79% of respondents considered wellbeing to be a top reason for free time. On the other hand, if you’ve just had medical treatment and are looking for ways to enhance your wellbeing … Read more
Slow travel is a trend growing in popularity. It’s where we travel to a destination at our leisure, while immersing ourselves in the landscape and culture. If we reflect on the holidays of early 20th century Britain, Victorians would travel to the coast via slow train or horse-drawn carriage, often stopping several times along the … Read more
