Being A Portsmouth Fan

It was only two years ago that my hometown club of Portsmouth FC was mid-table in the Premiership and had just won the FA Cup with Harry Redknapp as our manager. Since then, things have rather gone from bad to worse to terrible. We ended up getting relegated that season due to the distraction of our FA Cup run, which meant that Harry Redknapp disappeared from the club, leaving us with a huge wage bill that we could not sustain the Championship. Read more »

Munich Through Opera

Vienna might be considered the home of opera, but Munich is the heart of Richard Wagner territory. Considering the city’s links to the operatic genius through the support of King Ludwig in the mid-19th century, Munich is an ideal setting for the grandeur and officiousness of such larger-than-life productions. Read more »

Holidays With a Difference in the United Kingdom

If you are looking for a holiday in Great Britain that goes beyond wet weekends camping or sightseeing trips to London, there are an almost unlimited number of options available. Read more »

The Top 5 Blairgowrie Attractions

1. Rosemount Golf Course

Designed by the famous course architect James Braid, the golf club at Rosemount is commonly regarded as one of the most magnificent inland courses anywhere in the British Isles! Read more »

Where in the World is Baku???

baku locationBaku? Never heard of it? It’s the capital of Azerbaijan, but where is that? The plot thickens. Most of the country is mountainous, existing on the mountain range known as the Caucasus Range. The other half is on the Caspian Sea, with the Baku peninsular and its many Baku hotels jutting out onto it, as well as ‘Oil Rocks’, the man-made city, and the Baku Archipelago, situated within Baku Bay. Read more »

Taking the Rough With the Smooth in Scotland

If you are thinking about taking a holiday but can’t decide whether to opt for an adrenaline-pumping adventure break or a relaxing getaway, how about combining both on a trip to Scotland? Read more »

Amazing Royal Deeside

There exists a special place in Scotland that many do not know about. It is not in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or any of the more well known travel destinations. Royal Deeside is a place where the definition of beauty must have originated from, as it is absolutely stunning. Read more »

A Short History of Derby

derby historyDerby is the suspected site of the Roman encampment known as Derventio. Later it played an important role during the Viking occupation, as one of the 5 fort towns that made up the ‘Danelaw’. Based on recent evidence, it seems that Saxons and Vikings lived simultaneously in the area, in peace. To see this rich history, take a look at Derby UK hotels. Read more »

A New Year Means New Opportunities to Explore Scotland

A New Year always brings new opportunities. January is an ideal time to wipe the winter blues away and start planning some exciting trips for the upcoming year. If you want to investigate short breaks Scotland is an ideal place to start looking. The Celtic country offers something for everyone, from thrilling city adventures to peaceful countryside breaks. Read more »

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – Winter’s Answer to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!

Scottish Highland hotelsCan’t wait for 2012’s Edinburgh Fringe summer Festival in May? Well, no worries. Go ahead and book your hotel in Edinburgh centre, because the city has a winter offering for people just like you. Read more »

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