Travel

6 UK filming destinations to visit in 2015 By Beverley Reinemann There’s nothing like watching a British drama to make you realise how beautiful the UK is. And what better way to discover more of Great Britain than by visiting some of the destinations used to film the country’s most popular television dramas. Here are 6 UK filming destinations to visit in 2015: 1. West Bay, Dorset Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks you’ll...

New research has found sentimental photos may be a thing of the past with social media prompting generation 'Boastagraph'. The study found that the days of treasured photographs being placed in print photo albums and put away for safe-keeping has been replaced by instantly posting photos online to show off, with 35 per cent of people posting their pictures online immediately or within an hour or so. The most common content of these ‘boastagraphs’ were found to be family holidays, nights...

Countries are defined in many ways, one of which are the landmarks that make these areas memorable. Global property platform Lamudi takes a look at some of the most famous landmarks across the globe, and what they represent. The White House - America The White House is world-renowned as the heart of the American political landscape. As the residence and office of the President of the United States of America, the White House has been the building that has most...

By Steve Taggart It is fashion season and New York is already behind us, but London is in full swing and Paris and Milan are getting prepared for their most stylish week of the year. If you want to be part of the world of fashion take a look at these great last minute deals and treat yourself to a luxurious stay this February/March. Mingle amongst the fashionistas in these four beautiful hotels. LONDON The fourth international fashion showcase in London opened on...

By Florrie Grigson.  Mexico City is typically described as a sprawling, urban metropolis; full of fumes, full of fun and full of fascination. And all these things it certainly is, but it’s also full of wonderful weirdness. Mexico has a reputation for dealing in one way or another with the macabre. We all know about Day of the Dead, but this is only the beginning, being just one day in a country packed to the brim with superstition. If you’re...

By Neil Kook Last time we covered Peru, now we explore the Top 10 Things to do in Nicaragua this year. Topping some of the most prestigious ‘go to’ lists for 2015, Nicaragua is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations on the planet. The rich intoxicating mix of engaging indigenous culture, faded old-world colonial charm, contemporary political intrigue, warm welcoming friendly people, and stunning natural beauty & wildlife are all set against a backdrop of breath taking volcanic scenery...

Five Ways You Can Work and Travel the World By Sean Revell  Got a friend or family member who’s been lucky enough to travel the globe and earn a wage while they’re at it? If you ever felt a tinge of envy alongside your initial excitement for them, maybe it’s something you’d secretly like to do too. The fact is, as with most dreams, they rarely become a reality as that little old thing called life gets in the way....

 By Steve Taggart Huge number of British couples are taking their partners to hotels, making the most of Valentine's Day...by staying in bed, according to lastminute.com More than a fifth of Brits (over ten million people*) will set off to get off this weekend (33% more than last year) and a quarter (24%) will even take time off work on Friday to extend their love fest. A fifth (20%) revealed they are planning the weekend away, 33% more than last year....

Photo Credit: WWF. via Canon Global Photo Network By Spence Holmes. WWF calls for urgent action to protect Great Barrier Reef Under Threat - Tourism generates 94 % of reef jobs and over $6.9billion revenue -  We must look after the world. Reckless industrialization alongside the Great Barrier Reef could cause severe damage to one of Earth’s most important environmental systems, according to a new report commissioned by WWF, The World Wide Fund for Nature.  ‘The Great Barrier Reef Under Threat’ found...