Winter in Halifax normally means chilly Atlantic winters with varying amounts of snow. This winter however was exceptional, snowfall the likes of which the city hasn’t seen in 30 years! This didn’t stop me from having some fun though while here on my second Nova Scotia trip. I haven't yet been horseback riding in the snow, but there’s a first time for everything. Hatfield Farm, located in Hammonds Plains, a quick half-hour jaunt from … [Read more...]
International Search Launched to Find London’s Official Guest of Honour
Visit the Science Museum with physicist Professor Stephen Hawking See a West End show with Jessie J Visit the Royal Opera House with world-famous Spanish singer and conductor, Plácido Domingo Take afternoon tea at Lord’s Cricket Ground with Downton Abbey’s butler Carson, actor Jim Carter Dine with Michelin-starred chef Jason Atherton VISITLONDON.COM, the official Visitor Guide to the capital, together with the GREAT Britain campaign, have … [Read more...]
2014 Dave’s Travel Corner Travel Essay Contest
(6/1/14) Entry is free! Looking to share your travels with others? Do you enjoy writing? Look no further. Dave's Travel Corner is holding its annual travel essay writing contest. Enter and have the possibility of winning prizes as well as gain additional exposure for your writing. Please see below for details. Please include your email address or some form of contact information with your submission. This information will not be posted … [Read more...]
Bluffworks New Generation of Pants
Bluffworks founder Stefan Loble recently reached out to me indicating he had released the next generation of the Bluffworks pants. Leaving soon after the pants arrived on an International trip lasting several months - involving a number of climatic zones and rigors of both adventure travel and urban travel - this time on the road served as the perfect testing ground for these new pants. New improvements include: - newly-designed slash … [Read more...]
The Diverse Attractions of Stockholm
Located on the east coast, Stockholm is Sweden’s largest city and its capital. Vibrant Stockholm is actually built upon 14 islands but is easy to traverse on foot and is the perfect location for an exciting weekend city break. Stockholm is an amazingly diverse city, a mix of the historic Old Town, modern architecture and natural beauty spots. This was the first city in the world to have a natural park in its city as well as the world’s only … [Read more...]
Gothenburg and West Sweden – Winter 2013 Updates
The latest selection of inspirational new holiday ideas and travel news from Gothenburg and West Sweden – including festive holidays across the region and a new initiative which allows visitors to sample homestays with Swedes living locally. Gothenburg the Christmas city Feel festivity levels soar with a winter break in Gothenburg, only a short two-hour flight from London. Mixing a warm sense of tradition with contemporary Swedish design, … [Read more...]
Uncover Scotland’s Cities
Scotland is well-known as one of the most charming parts of the United Kingdom. There are a million ways to fill your holiday in Scotland with many things to see and do, as there are many magnificent cities in Scotland for you to enjoy. Choose from a fantastic array of museums, galleries and attractions, and indulge in excellent shopping and fine dining! Find more about holidays in Scotland Aberdeen Situated on Scotland’s north east coast, … [Read more...]
An Architectural Adventure in Barcelona
The Barcelona cityscape is fantastically diverse, with striking modern structures sitting alongside traditional and historic Catalan buildings, which means that when you stroll through the city you’re almost taking a tour through time. There are literally dozens of must-see buildings for you to discover on a Find great deal with Jet2holidays Barcelona city break, but if you want to take a tour of some of the very best, here’s one of our favourite … [Read more...]
2013 Dave’s Travel Corner Travel Essay Contest
Of all the past travel writing contests, this was the most difficult year to narrow down the entries to the top three winners. We initially selected 11 from over 100 entries. One entry stood out from the others and was the unanimous choice for our top spot. After discussion among the three judges - the three top entries are: Bring Adventure Back to Europe, by Richard Bangs Without An Address, You Can’t Go Home, … [Read more...]
A Summer Holiday on a Budget
Booking a budget holiday can be a challenge during the summer months, when the costs of hotel rates, flights and package holidays soar - and that's before you've even begun to consider the cost of food and sight-seeing when you're out there! Luckily there is a way to cut back with sacrificing your fun in the sun. Choose a beach hostel over an expensive hotel and you'll get much more for your money. Hostels have had a slick makeover in recent … [Read more...]