The Best Christmas Markets in the UK 2024

Whether you’re in it for the waffles, souvenir mugs, unique handmade gifts, or just to “ooooh” at the twinkly lights and top up your photos, a trip to the UK’s Christmas markets is the ultimate way to get festive. The tried-and tested UK’s top Christmas markets perform well year-after-year. And if you make the trip to any of these, you won’t be disappointed. But as […]

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK

Thanksgiving in the UK might not sound like a thing. But it can – and absolutely should – be done. Sure, we Brits don’t have a national holiday or the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. But if there’s a nation that loves an extravagant dinner with a side of feels, this is it. Whether you’re a traveller pining for home or an expat looking for […]

How to Use Apple AirTags for Travel

How to Use AirTags for Travel Traveling can be exciting, but let’s face it—keeping track of your belongings can sometimes feel like a juggling act. Whether it’s your suitcase disappearing into a sea of luggage or your backpack taking a solo adventure at the airport, losing track of important items is a traveler’s worst nightmare. […]

Extreme Day Trips from London to Europe: Are You Up for It?

Ever fancied popping over to another country for lunch and being back in London before bed time? Then you need to tap into one of the biggest travel trends Brits have embraced in 2024 – extreme day tripping. If you’re based in, or travelling out of London, popping off on an extreme day trip abroad could be the challenge your adventurous, spontaneous side can’t resist. Forget […]

Trending Winter Family Holidays for Brits

Winter family holidays are the ultimate way to create lasting memories and make your little ones’ dreams come true. Or their nightmares, depending on whether you’ve packed enough snacks and bought enough data. If you’re not quite at the packing stage and are still looking for inspiration for places to go, not to worry. In this blog post, I’ll round up some trending winter family holidays […]

Black Friday UK: 101 Gifts for Travellers Under £50a

There are just two sleeps left until Black Friday. That special time that reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas – stuff!  More specifically for us travel-lovers, stuff that makes our journeys smoother, easier and more comfortable. As an extensive traveller himself, we’re sure Santa would approve. Whatever you think of the annual retail rally, Black Friday is also a reminder that Christmas […]

Breakdown of UAE Holidays 2025: When to Travel and Where to Go

Official UAE Holidays 2025 Planning your year around the UAE holidays in 2025 can help you make the most of long weekends and extended breaks. With a blend of fixed Gregorian dates and Islamic holidays that follow the lunar calendar, UAE’s public holidays provide fantastic opportunities for both local and international getaways. Here’s a complete list of […]

4 Unique European City Breaks from Dublin

In this article: 1.) Bilbao, Spain 2.) Nantes, France 3.) Luxembourg City, Luxembourg  4.) Cologne, Germany  As anyone based in Ireland knows, living alongside some of the world’s most breathtaking scenery, cultural highlights and excellent food and drink may be enough reason to let your passport gather dust. But when adventure calls and you want […]

What are Extreme Day Trips? The Trend Adventurous Brits Love

What are Extreme Day Trips? You’d be forgiven for assuming that extreme day trips involve adrenalin sports or some kind of challenging outdoor activities. But the premise is much simpler. Extreme day trips are all about travelling somewhere and back in the space of a day. Jamming as many experiences as possible into this short […]

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