Guest post by Joe McQuillan of www.coolwilderness.com The Lake District in the UK welcomes over 15.8 million tourists each year. Most come to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life in this idyllic part of England. Despite its name a little-known fact about the Lake District is that it […]
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Staying at the Principal Manchester
The Principal Hotel in Manchester is one of the most unique hotels I’ve stayed at in recent years. I was cruising my IHG app looking for something different to the norm while I was in Manchester for a night. Don’t get me wrong, I love the predictability of some of […]
10 Tips for Driving in Scotland
Driving in Scotland isn’t as scary as you might think. It also wasn’t the first time I had drove in a foreign county, but it was the first time I drove in a foreign country that drove on the opposite side of the road! 1. Drive on the left Pretty […]
Travel Journalism Courses in Berlin
Treetop Travel Journalism is a creative organisation, based in Berlin, that provides the opportunity to visit and write about one of the world’s most intriguing cities, via our travel journalism courses. Those on the 3-4 weeks projects attend travel writing workshops where they plan and write a travel guide, with […]
10 Places to Visit in Northern Scotland
If I could, I would spend weeks exploring everything there is to see and do in Scotland. Unfortunately, that’s not possible for me and the majority of people so we have to settle for a week or less. These are ten places you need to visit in Scotland if you […]
Kimpton De Witt: The Best Place to Stay in Amsterdam
Kimpton De Witt is by far the best place to stay in Amsterdam. Ever since I learn about the Kimpton brand a year and a half ago I dreamed of staying at one. But being the frugal person I am, I only use points for hotel stays and rarely pay […]
20 Photos That Will Make You Want to Move to Scotland
After seeing these photos, you will want to pack your bags and move to Scotland as soon as possible! For the longest time, I have always said the American Southwest is my favorite place in the world. I think I found my new favorite place. Don’t get me wrong, I […]
TravelSim: The Best Sim Card for Europe with Data
In today’s modern world staying connected is a must. That’s why many airlines now offer paid in-flight wifi, some even offer free messaging. But what happens when you travel to Europe and need to stay connected all the time. US cell companies will charge an arm and a leg and […]
5 Cities in Spain I Would Love to Revisit
Spain will forever hold a special place in my heart. It was the first foreign country I visited. I was 18 and ready to take on the world. With my Spanish high school class, of course. There is so much I know now about traveling that I wish I would […]
How to Spend 48 Hours in Berlin
If you plan everything just right, 48 hours in Berlin will give you a great taste of all the amazing experiences the city has to offer. Where to Stay Alexanderplatz is the easiest point to find in the city because of Fernsehturm or the TV Tower. Whenever I felt lost […]