Getting to Costa Rica

March 21st, 2012 by Claire Black

It is often a pain to try and organise the various methods of how you are going to travel afar. Whether you are a volunteer in Guatemala or travelling across Costa Rica, a foreign land so far can always be daunting. However, let this guide on Costa Rica travel help you! Read the rest of this entry »

Glasgow’s Bohemian West End

February 3rd, 2012 by Chan Chin

You might think Glasgow is all football hooligans and shipping yards? Or that Scotland is all about the Balmoral castle hotel? But you’d be wrong. Scotland’s largest city and the old ‘second city of the Empire’, Glasgow is home to a massive scene of art, music and bohemian culture, the heart of which can be found in Glasgow’s hip and happening epicentre, the West End. Read the rest of this entry »

Edinburgh Bus Tours

January 25th, 2012 by Alex Divine

Edinburgh is the historic capital city of Scotland and a fine place to visit with the family. In my humble opinion there is no better way to explore the city than on an Edinburgh Bus tour. With a user friendly hop on hop off bus ticketing system you are free to travel as flexibly as you want. Read the rest of this entry »

Brushing Up on Scottish History

January 16th, 2012 by Alex Divine

It is widely known that until May 1, 1707, Scotland had been an independent state. So what happened in 1707? While I am brushing up on my Scottish history in my Ballater hotel, it has become apparent that the history of Scotland is very colourful, and even controversial at times. Read the rest of this entry »

Wonderful Shrewsbury

January 5th, 2012 by Chan Chin

shrewsburyLocated in the West Midlands region of England, Shrewsbury is called home by more than 70,000 inhabitants. While staying at a Shrewsbury hotel last year, I had the time to explore many of the attractions that make this city so unique. While many tourists typically prefer to visit cities such as London or Liverpool, Shrewsbury is a great option for anyone that is interested in a more relaxing approach to vacationing. Known as a historic market town, much of the history of the town still remains untouched by development. This is very beneficial for anyone that is seeking to retrace their past back to the area, or anyone that is interested in the royalty that lived in the area. Read the rest of this entry »