How good are Thomson Cruises? What are the pros and cons of holidaying with this very British cruise line. I’m not really a cruise person. I’m too used to planning my own travel and swapping and changing when the mood suits me. I’m a senior traveller who doesn’t like being organised and I’m not that […]
As a senior traveller, I must admit that I often choose to take my holidays when children are at school. It’s normally cheaper to travel during school term times and I do like a bit of peace and quiet! I think it’s called the ‘Grumpy Grandad Syndrome’. However, as a retired senior, I do also […]
The name Budapest conjures up images of the mighty Danube flowing past fine buildings. Older readers will possibly also think of the desperate fighting in the city during the 1956 uprising. For some the name of the composer Liszt may come to mind and possibly fine wines supped whilst enjoying goulash. Budapest is mixture of all these and much, […]
Long range forecasts had indicated very cold, rainy weather throughout the time of our proposed visit to Paris at the end of November. I was thinking of delaying the trip till next year. Then the attacks took place in Paris on November 17th and that determined us to go ahead with our visit – to show support for Paris in […]
As the festive season approaches, more and more people are using it as a great excuse to take a short break visiting a European Christmas Market. As well as buying presents different from the usual fare found at home, it provides an opportunity to visit some of Europe’s most attractive cities, avoiding the tourist crowds […]
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Travel & Water Writing Competition – Winners and Runners-up
The results of the Off the Beaten Track writing competition have now also been posted. The Travel & Water Writing Competition closed on December 31st, 2015. Over 100 entries were received, most of which were of publishable standard. Our thanks to everyone who entered. The competition Terms and Conditions indicated that: The winning entry will be the one that […]