Author Archives: Richard

Do Last Minute Cheap Holidays Abroad Still Exist?

There seems to be something deep down in the sub-conscious that believes that buying a last minute holiday will mean that you can get it much cheaper. Maybe it goes back to the days where; if you wanted a cheap flight, you would assume that if you turned up at the last minute on stand-by,…

Consider the Scottish Borders for Short Weekend Breaks in Scotland

Living in the north of England, I make it my pleasure to get to any part of Scotland as often as possible. So I could think of literally scores of places where I would love to have a short break or weekend break. Like me, for people who reside outwith Scotland, the chances are that…

Cheap Flights to Colombia From London and the UK do NOT Exist!

It’s funny that when I was walking through Bogotá earlier this year, how I took for granted that I was actually there. What I mean is that Colombia is certainly not a cheap place to get to from the UK, yet when you are there, you just forget it. Sometimes, when I meet Americans there…

5 Quite Good Things About Bogotá, Colombia

A Short Lonely Planet Video As somebody who has spent lots of leisurely time in Bogotá, capital of Colombia – a city that a normal tourist might tire of after about three active days – I feel it to be my duty to rack my brains and come up with some reasons that make it…

Activities on Dubrovnik Holidays

Those going for the first time may well ask “Where is Dubrovnik on the map?” It is such a small city yet with such a rich history and cultural heritage that one would need a long time and many visits in order to get to know its core. Dubrovnik holidays excite many people around the…

Skopje Airport Departures and Arrivals

The capital of Macedonia, Skopje is a home to the quarter of the entire population in Macedonia and has grown to be a modern city, diverse and dynamic. It has become a popular tourist destination with many international cultural events going on through out the year. Weather you are including this city as part of…

Belgrade Weather and When to Visit

If you are looking for a fun and vibrant European city where you can feel at home, Belgrade is the right place for you. This is a city which has a growing population of about 1.8 million and is the capital of Serbia, but to Europe and the world it is so much more. It…

Ohrid Weather and the Best Time to Visit

If you are thinking about travelling to the Balkans, you can not just pass by the town of Ohrid. It is the city which holds one of the oldest lakes in the world in its palm. Even if you plan on just passing it by, you will be taken aback by its astonishing beauty. In…

Dubrovnik Weather and the Best Time to Visit

If you would like to make an unforgettable Adriatic Sea journey you should visit Dubrovnik, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia and in Europe. Dubrovnik is a seaport with a population of about 43000 and listed in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites. The Adriatic Sea brings Mediterranean influence but the…