Temperature in May: 23°C high; 17°C lowSeason: springTravel time from UK: 4 hours 15 minutesTime difference: GMT +2 Think of the Greek Islands and think of whitewashed stone villages illuminated against the blue Aegean, ancient ruins and tiny little fishing villages. The Dodecanese islands, a chain of 12 larger islands (Rhodes is the best known […]
Perhaps the world’s most famous and decadent train, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, is a truly magnificent way to travel. Life onboard is an elegant affair of fine dining and fine wines, where conversation and music continue into the night in the fabled Bar Car 3674, and midnight brunch is served. There are several […]
East Midlands Airport (EMA) has mapped out what they call the ultimate high-flying hack. The 15-day itinerary takes intrepid travellers across Europe, North America, and Asia in March 2024 and could cost as low as £1,475. The great-value global guide was created using exclusively low-fare airlines. The journey, which begins on March 4, takes travel […]
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Capital cities are often, if not overrated, definitely overcrowded. Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin: they all have their charms, of course, but they also have the accompanying hordes of tourists to prove it. Why not swap the headline […]
Last Updated on 20th February 2024 by Sophie Nadeau At 19, I took my first trip to Italy. And from the moment I step foot in the boot-shaped country, I was enthralled by the land of pizza, pasta, and plenty of wine. I loved the monuments, the history, the architecture. I loved the beautiful weather. […]
Published on 20 February 2024 1 minute read The Moderator of the General Assembly visited Royal Air Force bases in England to learn more about the pastoral support provided to personnel. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton said she was ‘inspired’ by […]
The Splendour of Stunning Somerset & Best of the West Country tour by Just Go Holidays showcases stunning scenery and the South West’s rich heritage. Places of note include Bishop’s Palace, Longleat House and Cheddar Gorge, where visitors can enjoy delicious local cheese. Travel Weekly hopes that, by publishing the list, people from across the country will […]
Note: The Travel Awaits team regularly updates content to provide the latest, and most accurate information to our readers. The updated content in this article may not reflect the views or opinions of the original author. There are lots I love about Europe: the different countries’ history, the languages, the cuisines, and, tying them all […]
The pop megastar’s become a global economic juggernaut, and everyone wants a share of the shimmer. Published on 2/16/2024 at 12:57 PM Design by Maitane Romagosa for Thrillist | Getty Images There’s really nowhere on the internet where you can avoid Taylor Swift right now—maybe to her detriment—and with the Oceania, Asia and Europe legs of […]
Being able to travel is one of the greatest privileges, allowing us insights into other cultures and locations, lifestyles and cuisines. And in case you didn’t realise, being a citizen of certain countries allows for easier transition between boarders than others, meaning you don’t need to gain a visa ahead of time. Each year, the […]
