Taking a staycation in the UK has never been more popular and with a wealth of destinations travellers really are spoilt for choice, but England also has a lot of really special destinations beyond the obvious and Shropshire is a prime example. If you are looking for genteel English countryside, chocolate box villages and a fascinating history, Shropshire has it all. Here is why you should make Shropshire your next travel destination.
FSC Preston Montford Hostel Review, Shropshire, UK.
FSC Preston Montfort is a unique accomodation option for all travellers who love the great outdoors and want to get back to nature. This working field study centre for enviorontmental sciences doubles as a hostel and B&B, and up until now has largely been the hidden secret of specialist academic, scientific and school groups. With easy access to some of the most spectacular national parks and areas of natural beauty in the UK, nature loving travellers are lucky to have this extraordinary hidden gem to sleep in.
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The Best UK Staycation Ideas For An Ideal Summer Break.
The world has been hit hard by the COVID19, but as many destinations start to open up again after an extended lockdown, excessive travel restrictions are making many travellers make the decision to stay at home and discover the UK on a staycation instead, and there is a lot to discover on this tiny but jam packed island! So if you are looking for an ideal UK staycation here is a list of just some of the top destinations in the UK that will keep any traveller happy!
Tagged with: england, Ireland, Scotland, staycation, staycation tips, UK, UK staycation, UK staycation ideas, UK weekend breaks, Wales
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Posted in Travel Lists
Save Space Camp!
Space Camp needs your help! NASA’s Space Camp and the US Space and Rocket Centre, two of the most iconic and spectacular tourist attractions in the US are at risk of permanent closure due to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and NASA’s Save Space Camp Campaign needs your help to stop that from happening.
Tagged with: #savespacecamp, Huntsville Space and Rocket Centre, NASA, save space camp, Space and Rocket Center, Space Camp, space tourism, US Space and Rocket Centre
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Posted in Travel Talk
Expert Travel Tips For Staying Safe During Civil Or Political Unrest.
Political or civil unrest is an unfortunate reality in modern society and can be experienced anywhere, in any country at any time. From political protests and rallies to full blown riots, here are some expert tips to avoid and deal…
Tagged with: backpacker safety, backpacking safety, backpacking safety tips, civil unrest, gap year safety, gap year safety tips, protest, protests, safety, solo backpacker safety tips, solo female backpacker safety, terrorism, terrorist attack, travel safety, travel safety advice, travel safety tips, travelling during civil unrest, travelling during protests
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Posted in Travel Safety
Can You Imagine If Planes Were Like Trains?
Travelling by plane has never been cheaper or easier, unfortunately the experience of flying has become almost untenable and something need to change. This has led me to think that air travel should definitely be more like train travel. Hear me…
Tagged with: aeroplane travel, airline, airline seats, airlines, airports, budget airlines, reclining airline seats a right or impolite, train, train vs plane
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The 6 Best Day Trips From Bangkok.
Thailand’s capital Bangkok is an eclectic, enigmatic city that is the top of many backpackers travel lists, but sometimes every traveller just needs to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Here are 10 of the best day trips from Bangkok.
Will Taking A Gap Year Help Your Depression?
A lot of people who suffer from depression or any number of other mental health issues for that matter sometimes get this belief that travel will fix them, that travel will cure their depression, but will it? Is travel a magic panacea for the soul? Willtaking a gap year help your depression?
How To Find The Best Places To Eat When You Travel.
Food is always one of the bet parts of world travel, there can be no doubt about that. Finding new and exotic dishes, tasting exciting new cuisines, what can be better than that? But where are all the best places to eat? How do you find the best restaurants and street food when you travel? It’s easier than you think!
Tagged with: food, food tour, foodie, how to find the best restaurants, how to find the best street food, local food, market, restaurant, street food, where to eat
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Posted in Travel Tips
Aruba Opening For Happiness Again!
Aruba, like the rest of the world, has been hit hard by the Coronavirus outbreak, but you can’t keep such a happy island down for long and Aruba is starting to open up and welcome visitors once again!
Tagged with: Aruba, Aruba independent travel, Aruba reopening, Coronavirus, covid19, lockdown restriction Aruba
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