Lancelot & Guinevere and Robin Hood & Maid Marian, Mr Darcy & Elizabeth Bennett and Romeo & Juliet, Victoria & Albert and William & Kate. From the renowned to the literary, allow these famous lovers to be the inspiration behind your romantic breaks in the UK. Whether you are interested in having a picnic by the side of some of the gorgeous beaches, walking leisurely hand in hand on country walks or just stargazing into velvet blue skies, there is no dearth of places for romance UK. So, here are top 10 romantic city breaks in the UK. London Being one of the major cities of the UK, it is also one of the romantic cities of the world. Enjoying a leisure stroll with your beloved on the mews streets of London can be an unforgettable experience. I personally liked Kynance Mews in Kensington, but there are plenty more, go on and explore. London has so much in store for the lovers, if you fancy a candle light dinner or just spending some quality time together while you enjoy some of the best dishes, then there are so many options available. Make sure you have visited – Clos Maggiore, Dans le Noir, Aqua Shard, Icebar London, and much more. Explore flower shops on Columbia Road, and enjoy a picnic on Hampstead Heath. The Lake District No matter when you are coming here, romance is in the air of Lake District. Ever since the romantic poets visited in the 19th century, its gorgeous hilltops, glittering lakes, mountain tarns has been rousing the imaginations of the visitors. Some of the well-known...
London is simply huge. You cannot hope to see all the possible attractions that this densely populated city has to offer unless you stay for weeks at a time. With that said, there are some key attractions which bear mentioning as stand-outs and also some others which fall into the quirky and unusual category. Here are a few of the most well known attractions to consider: 1. British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B Even for visitors who generally find museums something of a bore, the British Museum holds interest for even the toughest to please. With Babylonian exhibits, mummies and other artefacts from Ancient Egypt, the Parthenon sculptures and other highlights, the biggest problem is fitting in everything to be seen in a single visit. The main entry is free, but special exhibitions are often ticket only which needs to be purchased to gain access. Arrive early because the British Museum becomes quite busy the later the day goes on, especially with school and tour groups arriving by coach every hour. 2. Covent Garden, WC2E Covent Garden is an open space around a central arcade with elegant boutiques, little stops and restaurants all vying for space with street performers who often fill the free spaces in the area entertaining the forming crowds. There is even a pub to grab a pint of beer and put the feet up or stand at the balcony looking down at the area below. In streets jutting outwards from Covent Garden are designer clothing stores including those of Paul Smith and other famous catwalk names. Many of the streets are cobbled and narrow, with...
With the advent of the internet, travelling has become the goal of more people than ever. They look at all of the various websites online and the travel bug bites them hard. Arrangements are made to see these amazing places appear on websites that are created to seduce the adventure hunter. Transportation, accommodations, and any tours of interest are booked. Everything is all ready, right? Not exactly. There is one more thing that you need to take care of before you set off on your grand adventure. That final detail is to add some apps to your cellphone that all serious travelers need. Read on to see the top 10 apps that every traveler must have before setting off on his or her trip. 1. Google Maps: Satellite technology has enabled the ability to see geographical images online ranging from full regions to specific roads through the use of Google Maps. All you have to do is put in keywords and instantly you will be able to check out any area for things such as traffic, the appearance of a location on Street View, or be given directions for the quickest way to get somewhere. While you must have a mobile connection to use Google Maps, you will also get access to an offline cache of maps, which is ideal for travellers that can do what they need by using only a snapshot. 2. Instagram: This is an image sharing application that lets you take photos and immediately put them online to share with your social network friends. Instagram is perfect for beginners that aren’t skilled in photo...
Must See Things in Nashville, Tennessee There is certainly no shortage of fun things to see and do in Nashville, Tennessee. Dubbed “Music City,” the biggest problem you may have is in deciding which places you want to visit the most during the time you have there. If it is your first excursion to this city, there just happens to be a list of the top ten attractions that you cannot miss. You can use this list as a base for your own personal one and go from there. Following are the top ten places that most people agree are must see attractions while touring Nashville, Tennessee: Grand Ole Opry: Obviously, if you are in the vicinity, you don’t want to miss this famous country music show. It has been the launching pad for the careers of many legendary country music stars in history and, even today, rising stars are still discovered here. It is always a surprise to see which stars will show up for that night, which adds a bit more excitement to the overall experience. The Grand Ole Opry is open 124 days a year beginning in April and running through the end of December. The General Jackson Showboat Lunch and Dinner Cruises: Climb aboard the General Jackson to enjoy awesome country music, tasty food and amazing sights for either lunch or dinner. Each cruise provides a high energy performance of country music and some of the most delectable food you have ever put in your mouth. Either cruise type is wonderful but the dinner cruise may prove to be more romantic. Available for 268 days...
Couch-Surfing has become a growing trend for backpackers and travellers on a budget, thanks to a website that connects hosts to travellers. People across the globe are now offering their spare rooms or even couches – hence the name couch-surfing – to travellers exploring their country. Two people sharing their whole lives for an agreed amount of time, usually at no cost sounds fantastic to most nomads. However, jumping onto the couch-surfing bandwagon should be done with caution. This blog will underline the many pros and cons of choosing to couch-surf on your travels. First to pinpoint some of the advantages: Live with a local By staying in a local’s home rather than a hostel or hotel, you will have a completely different experience that money can’t buy. Your host will be able to personally show you their home town’s hidden gems that you would have never found on your own, and tell you traditional and interesting tales from their country’s history. If you want an experience rather than a holiday, staying with a local is the ideal choice. Create a Cultural Exchange Staying in this social environment is a great opportunity to create a mutual cultural exchange; don’t forget that your host has invited you for a reason. They will enjoy learning about other backgrounds and cultures, and as much as they enjoy showcasing their city or town they will want to learn too. This experience may even be the foundation for a new lasting friendship. Sound good? Don’t forget to asses the negative aspects too: Remember you’re living with a stranger Bear in mind that essentially, to...
When you make the decision to take that long awaited dream vacation, you might need to decide whether or not you want to travel with a friend. There are actually many good and bad points to traveling alone or with another person. In deciding which will be best for you, there are some things to consider. To begin with, you may want to view travelling with a companion as something like a marriage. Depending on the person, travelling together can end with renewing your vows, becoming even more intimate with each other, or it can end in divorce. What can make the biggest difference in making or breaking a travelling relationship is how much the two of you have in common. For instance, if you are someone with very unique and diverse interests when it comes to travelling, you may have a difficult time finding someone who shares those same interests. In that case, you will most likely do better if you travel solo. Chances are excellent that you will meet someone along the way who likes the same sort of trips because they are also visiting where you are. That means you can enjoy company while on your trip but you’re not obligated to stay with them beyond that particular trip. You can bid each farewell at the end and be on your way. Therefore, you still have company for the trip but also maintain your freedom. If you have found someone that you feel truly shares the same travelling passions as you and you have almost decided to ask them to take a trip with you, there...
—-Travel Friends Press Release—– In 2012, it was estimated that a staggering 2.5 million young Brits were planning a gap year travelling, and the numbers keep on increasing. Around 7% of UCAS applicants choose to defer their university place to embark on a gap year, and 20% of parents decide to help fund their child’s gap year. This increase in gap years and shorter “snap-gaps” has been noted globally, especially in Australia where now 11% of students take a gap year before university study. Additionally, the academic results of students who took a year out prior to university are very positive; gap year students are more likely to graduate with a First Class Honours or an Upper Second Class Honours degree than those who skip travelling and go straight into study. Moreover, 80% of students who travelled or volunteered abroad thought that their gap year added to their employability. In light of these figures, an online social network connecting people with a passion for travel is urging gap year students or snap-gap travellers to sign up and share their trip of a lifetime. Temi Odurinde, founder of the social network Travel Friendz says, “As a society we are travelling and exploring much more, and more people than ever are travelling alone. 30% of gap year students choose to travel solo, and while this is a rewarding experience it can also be overwhelming and at times lonely. Travellers can sign up to Travel Friendz completely free before they set off on their gap year adventure, to chat to like minded people with whom their paths may cross – or just...
According to a Danish travel agency called Spies, the best way to reverse the decline in Danish population is for couples to travel and go on more holidays. Well, naturally you will expect a travel company to want people to go on more holidays so that they can make more money, but how will that help reverse the population decline?. According to the video, people have more sex while on holiday than when at home. Spies uses a woman called Emma, as a case study to support its argument that increase in travel could reverse Denmark’s population decline. Emma was said to have been conceived in Paris 30 years ago, when her parents were on holiday in the French capital. The video which you can watch above, claimed that 10% of Danish children were conceived while their parents were on holiday or travelling. An expert added to the gravitas of their claim by saying that couples get friskier and have more sex while on holiday because they see each other in light. The excitement of seeing your partner in new light creates endorphin rush which increased the desire to have sex. The video went on to give some stats which includes the claim that Danes have 46% more sex on holiday. Its a tongue-in-cheek video but its a...
Welcome wanderers to our first ever newsletter, featuring the secret of avoiding loneliness on the road – signing up to Travel Friendz! Gateway to the World Do you love long term travel? Whether you’re a backpacker, flashpacker, lady of leisure who wishes to see the world or you have a serious case of wanderlust, Travel Friendz can help. We’re the fastest growing social network site to help find fellow nomads for friendship and more! Travelling solo can be an amazing experience, and we certainly recommend it – but every single traveller can feel a pang of loneliness now and again. These days many people like to travel alone to enjoy the utter freedom it gives and the rewarding journey of self discovery. Of course you will meet people along the way to socialise with, whether its locals or people at different stages of their journey; but at other times you will struggle to find people who speak your language or can connect with. As a member of Travel Friendz, you can find a travel companion guaranteed to share your interests before you even arrive at your next destination. Are you sick of travelling alone and want to find a serious travel chum? Do you just want someone to accompany you on a 2 day expedition into the wilderness? Maybe you just need a friend to go out with for 1 night? Need to fill a car journey to cut costs? Search all our members and upcoming trips on the website to find whatever kind of travel companion you are seeking. Looking for Love? Travel Friendz also acts as a...
Europe is one of the world’s most fascinating continents, drenched in different cultures and histories to explore. The continent is comprised of around 50 different countries and states of whose citizens speak over 15 languages– it’s a traveller’s dream. Many of the world’s most sought after events occur in mainland Europe and in the UK, and the wonderful spectrum of music and theatre festivals, sporting events and cultural celebrations are one of the main reasons why Europe is such an attractive destination. Tourists are drawn to the continental culture, food and lifestyle and the amount of small, neighbouring countries makes it ideal for backpacking, gap years and longer trips. However, with the likes of France, Spain, England, Germany and Italy hosting such a wealth of exciting events every single year it can be hard for tourists to decide where to go and where to drop from the travel wishlist. 2014 is no exception, and we’ve gathered a handful of events that we think are definitely classed as ‘not to miss’ on the continent this year. Champions League Final – Lisbon, 24th May Sport is embedded in European culture, and perhaps no other sport can be classed as the nationwide sport than football. The Champions League is a football competition involving all of Europe’s top clubs, and this year it is to be hosted in Lisbon at the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica. Tickets to the match are likely to be gold dust, but just being in the city will be enough to soak up the exhilarating atmosphere. Oktoberfest – Munich, 20th September-5th October Germany’s famous beer festival is...
