Birthdays should always be memorable, and nothing is more memorable than taking a trip. A special destination for your birthday will ensure that you will remember it for years. However, it can be a complex event to plan. Even if you’re only doing a weekend in the country, you still have to do some planning…
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A relaxing break in Marmaris, Turkey
Earlier this year I enjoyed my first foreign holiday since the pandemic. A friend and I visited Marmaris, Turkey, in April for a relaxing break. We stayed at the TUI Blue Grand Azur. It was the first time I had booked a holiday with TUI and I was incredibly impressed. Everything went really smoothly: the…
Holiday ideas in Scotland
Why not choose Scotland for your next break? This beautiful country has a surprising amount of variety, and will suit you no matter what kind of holiday you prefer. Experience history and culture in Edinburgh – Scotland’s capital has a great deal to offer. In August, the Edinburgh Fringe brings theatre, comedy and other live…
South Korea
South Korea is a brilliant place to go on holiday. I visited to stay with a friend who was teaching English out there, and had a wonderful time. It’s a modern, dynamic country, but cheaper than, say, Japan. The capital, Seoul, offers a 24-hour party lifestyle, if that’s your thing. Try soju, the Korean beverage…
Travel Checklist
When you’re going away on holiday, it’s really important to be prepared and not leave anything behind. Here is a handy checklist that you can take and adapt to your needs! Documents Passport Visa Booking information/tickets Travel insurance Travel aids Itinerary Maps and directions Phone Guidebook Travel pillow/earplugs/sleeping masks Water bottle Travel locks Luggage tag…
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
I visited Amsterdam for the second time with a friend, spending a few days there. We began by going to the Rijksmuseum, which was closed the first time I visited. I was impressed by the building: it was huge, and stunning. There was a bit of a queue to get in, but once inside, there…
Reykjavik, Iceland
I recently went on holiday to Iceland, staying in the capital city, Reykjavik. Reykjavik is the northernmost capital in the world, and is also the smallest capital city in Europe, but then Iceland itself doesn’t have the largest population either. Greater Reykjavik has a population of just over 200,000 people, which is two thirds of…
Hong Kong
I spent a week in Hong Kong in March 2010. Why Hong Kong? Well, I decided that I wanted to go somewhere reasonably far-flung; it should be somewhere I could ‘do’ in a week; I knew I would be travelling alone, so it should be somewhere safe; and it should have a prospect of reasonable…
Luxembourg
I visited Luxembourg for a short break and would highly recommend it as a destination. Luxembourg is the world’s only Grand Duchy. It is a tiny little state bordered by Belgium, Germany and France. The inhabitants speak Luxembourgish (yes, that is a real language), French and German and there are several temporary and permanent immigrants…
Getting a passport
Applying for your passport Please note, the following information relates to British citizens applying for British passports. If you want to go on holiday abroad, you will need a passport. Passports last for ten years, so if yours has expired, you will need to renew. You can apply online to receive, renew, replace or update…