10 cultural mistakes to avoid while traveling

When you’re traveling to another country, you find yourself in the middle of a different culture, whose conventions, norms and customs might be radically different from your own. It’s only natural that you make some mistakes when your in a foreign place, but there are a few things that can help you cope better with the culture clash. It can save you from a lot of embarrassment (and even trouble, in some cases). So here are 10 cultural mistakes to avoid while traveling. …

Trip to London that will not Break the Bank

London is certainly one of the most popular cities in the world and unfortunately this enduring popularity means that enjoying a trip there can often be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways of enjoying a fantastic weekend in the capital of the UK without having to spend huge amounts of cash on travel, accommodation and attractions, and this whole process starts by finding one of the many low cost flights available to bring you into the city from your chosen local airport. …

The most expensive hotels in the UK

Maybe you won the lottery, and you’re eager to spend your winnings on some swanky accommodation. Or maybe you just want to put your savings to good use by giving yourself a luxury vacation. Or…you just want to look around.

In any case, these very expensive British hotels are worth visiting, and especially staying in. In the UK, hotel owners are not wasting their time when it comes to achieving the perfect balance between opulence and comfort. So here are the most expensive hotels in the UK. …

Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world

Valentine’s Day is one of the most popular holidays in the US, but it is celebrated in many parts of the world. Different customs and traditions are linked to Valentine’s Day in different countries, but one thing that never changes is that people always try to express their love.

February 14 is all about chocolates, Valentine cards and romantic dinners for the American people, but aren’t you curious how this holiday is celebrated around the world?

Maybe you’ll find a country where there’s a tradition that you just can’t live without – and maybe even plan a trip for Valentine’s Day and celebrate it in the local style. Here are some Valentine’s Day celebrations around the world. …

Top 5 islands in Europe

Spain

When someone decides on an island holiday, they usually think of some tropical island in the Atlantic of Pacific, but rarely anything located in (or in the vicinity of) Europe. However, Europe has quite a few islands, and many of them are overlooked in favor of their more exotic counterparts. European islands range from the sunny, with lots of beaches, to the wild and windswept. Whatever you prefer, there’s definitely an island in Europe that you’ll just adore. So here are the top 5 islands in Europe. …

Historical attractions in Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park in Northern Wales is not only one of the most picturesque regions in Europe, but also a great destinations for lovers of history.

The beautiful natural landscape is the perfect backdrop for the dozens of historical attractions in Snowdonia. Between all the the hiking trails and nature walks it is easy to forget that the Snowdonia region is steeped in history.

Some of the attractions seem as old as time, but there are also some sites of a more modern variety too. Here are some of the historical attractions in Snowdonia. …

The mysterious Pendle Witch Country in the UK

Pendle Witch Country is an area locate in the Lancashire Pennines, between the north-western edge of Bronte Country (named after the Bronte sisters) and Ribble Valley and the Yorkshire Dales. This place is not what you’d normally call a tourist magnet, despite the fact that there are plenty of things to see.

The mysterious Pendle Witch Country in the UK is like a landscape straight out of a Gothic novel, or maybe one of the Bronte sisters’ books. But the wilderness is not what makes this place special, it is its gruesome history and the attractions related to it. …

10 things you (probably) didn’t know about London

London

When it comes to hugely popular tourist destinations like London, so much has been written about them that you feel like you know the place even if you haven’t been there in your entire life. But the tourist brochures are not all-encompassing lexicons of information, and besides, the best places are always off the beaten track and only a local can tell you the most interesting things about the city.

So when you’re (re)visiting London, look for the hidden things and experiences that few tourists know about. Here are ten things that you might not have known about London. …

Hidden tourist gems in the UK

Thwaite, North Yorkshire

The United Kingdom is hardly the largest country in the world, but surprisingly enough there are still many places that haven’t been explored by tourists. Perhaps the locals are too polite to advertise these hidden gems, or maybe they just want to keep them to themselves, who knows?

Fact is that there are dozens of amazing places in the UK which are either off the beaten path, or simply not mentioned at all in tourist brochures. So when you get tired of London and the other major attractions of the UK, check out these wonderful secret places. …

Five weird theme parks around the world

Unless you are aged 10, you probably won’t want to plan an entire trip around visiting one single theme park. Amusement parks are more amusing for kids rather than adults, but there is the odd park that can make even the most hardened grown-up smile a little.

If you are bored of traditional merry-go-rounds, roller coasters and ghost trains, you should check out some of the more unusual theme parks around the world. They might not be enough to keep you entertained for weeks, but there will be enough novelty in them to fill a day at least. Here’s list of the most weird and unusual theme parks you can find. …