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Manchester - city-break destination and home to the International Festival
6 Jun 2013
Gail Tolley explores Manchester and sums up what you absolutely can't miss
Culture fans don’t really need an excuse to visit Manchester. What with Morrissey, Joy Division, the Hacienda and those Gallagher brothers, the city’s long been known as a hub of creativity. But if you’ve never properly explored this northern town, the…
Visiting Dublin for the first time? Take a gander at our insider's city guide
24 May 2013
Avoid the naff tourist traps and take in the likes of Glasnevin, Whelan's and the Chester Beatty Lib
The capital of the Emerald Isle makes a good destination for a long weekend of pub appreciation and culture absorbing – and thanks to low cost direct flights from Scotland, you can be there and back for under £50, if you time it right. Although…
Krakow provides ideal getaway for a weekend city break
22 Apr 2013
We take in the charms of Poland's medieval city, and look at what else the country has to offer
Many former Eastern Bloc cities have in recent years been touted as the ‘New Prague’. On the evidence, the Polish city of Kraków has the strongest chance of replicating the Czech capital’s tourist success. There’s the pretty, chocolate-box medieval…
Travel guide: Derry-Londonderry
19 Feb 2013
The Northern Irish city is an ideal spot to visit in its year as UK city of culture 2013
As the rain batters down, Derry’s Peace Bridge shimmers in the early evening light. A few feet away, the Ebrington army barracks have been transformed, the parade ground morphing into a 4000 capacity pop-up venue, the barracks proper set to play host to…
Spiritual retreats for the new year
12 Dec 2012
Dhanakhosa in Stirlingshire, Kagyu Samye Ling in Dumfriesshire and the EcoYoga Centre in Argyll
What are your resolutions for life after the Hogmanay hangover subsides? Drink less and exercise more? Stop smoking and start saving? How about facing 2013 with a real challenge for a new you, by resolving to take the time to find some new, positive…
Hogmanay holidays in Scotland
13 Nov 2012
New Year breaks and getaways in Perthshire, The Borders and Dumfries & Galloway
If you’re looking to escape the Hogmanay street parties or simply get away over the winter break, Scotland has opportunities galore. Whether you want to bring in the New Year in a West Coast castle or snuggle up in a Perthshire log cabin, Scotland is…
A guide to the best attractions in Edinburgh
3 Sep 2012
Deep Sea World, Holyrood Park, Botanic Garden, Scottish Parliament and many more
The ‘camera’ is a giant periscope inside a Victorian rooftop tower on the Royal Mile, giving a spectacular 360° perspective on Edinburgh, plus there’s interactive optical fun galore. The building also contains three galleries and…
The student's guide to exploring Scotland
31 Aug 2012
There's a whole lot to see in Scotland beyond the university towns
Exploring your university town is an essential part of the student experience. However, once you’ve done the local tourist trail and sussed out the best bars and restaurants, you might hunger for another adventure. Luckily, Scotland has many…
August 2012 books round-up: travel
12 Aug 2012
Travel books from Dom Joly, Tom Feiling, Guy Delisle, Cathy Birchall & Bernard Smith and Dan Smith
In Trigger Happy TV, Dom Joly filmed people dressing up as animals and upsetting or confusing the public at large. Whether this has any link whatsoever to his new book is wholly unclear. Scary Monsters and Super Creeps (Simon & Schuster) is not the…
Loch Lomond - the perfect escape from city stress
29 Jul 2012
A quick guide to the towns around one of Scotland's most beautiful natural landscapes
Balloch This town, situated at the southern tip of Loch Lomond, is a 40-minute drive or train journey from Glasgow. On its doorstep is the glorious Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, which incorporates one of Scotland’s more famous stretches…
Food-related activities in Fife
11 Jul 2012
Fruit picking, farm shops and cafes in Fife
There are plenty of ways to get active in Fife. David Pollock works up an appetite.
The best picnic spots in Angus, Scotland
11 Jul 2012
Discover Reekie Linn Falls, the Rocks of Solitude, Edzell Castle and more
A carefully prepared picnic deserves a great view to wash it down. In a region crammed with spectacular landscapes, our list of the finest alfresco dining spots will give you a place to start for truly memorable outdoor meals.
How to visit the Edinburgh Festival
2 Jul 2012
A guide to getting the best from the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
The phrase 'planned itinerary' might might be at odds with the spirit of chaos and wild abandon you associated with your visit to the Edinburgh Festival. The brutal truth is that shows do sell out, so book tickets to things you definitely want to see.
Visiting the UK with the help of some local recommendations
26 Jun 2012
Live like a local in British cities London, Glasgow and Edinburgh
The United Kingdom, soaked in history and heritage, welcomes millions of visitors to its shores every year and every year they flock like lemmings to the same destinations over and over. That is not to take anything away from our symbolic heritage sites…
Afternoon outings, day trips and week-long holidays in Scotland
25 Jun 2012
Visit Mull, Lindisfarne, Anstruther and Loch Lomond
There comes a fleeting, blissful moment, travelling south down the A1, when a fresh vista sweeps into view and the daily grind of city life fades away. The clear blue sea rushes against the cliffs below and a vast, open sky makes promise of the…
Looking for history and culture? Cruise the Mediterranean
22 Jun 2012
Visit the historical cities of Rome, Istanbul and Barcelona
And the most stress-free way to explore multiple cities in one trip is to sail between them with P&O Cruises. Often these cities grew up around the port, so by sailing in you see the city as its architects intended. Most Med cruises take in a string of…
Travel books round-up - June 2012
22 May 2012
New books from Hardeep Singh Kohli, Samanth Subramanian and Terry Darlington
He may be a man of Glasgow, but Hardeep Singh Kohli knows a thing or two about travelling around London. In The 38 Bus: A Love Song to a Bus Route (Unbound) he pours out the emotions he has for the route which has served the capital for a century…
Booking apartments in London with HouseTrip.com
13 Apr 2012
Source quality apartments at affordable prices
Online travel website HouseTrip.com addresses the age-old problem of finding attractive, welcoming accommodation in London that is good value and provides the genuine feel of home to visitors from outside this iconic city. Ideal for those who have…
Five alternative Easter activies
26 Mar 2012
Bored of egg-hunting? Here’s how the rest of the world marks the occasion
1 Hunky Jesus Contest The devout gather every year at San Francisco’s Dolores Park Easter Celebration to watch a pageant of men in loincloths carrying planks of wood. They are joined by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, ‘cross-dressing…
New Year Travel: Escape to Europe
9 Jan 2012
Accommodation offers in Berlin, Rome, Instanbul and Prague
If travelling more is one of your new year’s resolutions check out the HostelBookers.com January Sale. There are offers of accommodation with up to 50% off, making it the perfect time to embark on a European city break to give your 2012 a…
How to survive a Christmas away from home
22 Dec 2011
Top tips for living an independent Christmas
Utilise technology Why not use video calling to talk to your loved ones back at home? This way, you can visually update each other on your Christmas presents and have face-to-face conversations. Send presents Send thoughtful gifts to your…
Take a break this winter - without breaking the bank
23 Nov 2011
Winter fun or winter sun?
Whether you’re into winter sports or winter sunshine, look out for special deals and packages. Avoid school half-term and the Christmas holidays if you can, and be flexible about dates and times – flights are often cheaper mid-week or at unsociable…
Bar Crawls: Edinburgh - No Sleep Till Leith
18 Nov 2011
From central Edinburgh and Leith the best way possible – by the bars
Determining the point at which Leith Walk starts has baffled philosophers, locals and postal workers for decades. Haddington Place and Leith Street have (understandably) become subsumed within this long, iconic thoroughfare that joins Edinburgh with…
Bar Crawls: Glasgow - The Subcrawl
18 Nov 2011
A truncated version of Glasgow’s infamous subway circuit
The Subcrawl – a circular navigation of pubs nearest the 15 stops of Glasgow’s underground – is an institution not strictly for all. Many stations on the route of the city’s beloved Clockwork Orange, particularly south of the Clyde, emerge in locations…
Bar Crawls: Glasgow - The Sauchiehall Street Saunter
18 Nov 2011
Making the most of Glasgow city centre drinking
Both ‘pub crawl’ and ‘Sauchiehall Street’ can evoke images of large groups of revellers staggering from one ropey watering hole to the next, the night hurtling towards a climax of kebab sauce and lost cloakroom tickets. Well this route aims to redress…
