ESTA Applications If you intend intend to travel to the USA by air or sea, you’ll need to apply online for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) visa. The ESTA visa costs $14, but you could pay more than $100 if applying on some websites. For example, if you use the Esta Visa Online website, an ESTA application will cost you $140! You should always apply through the official […]
The confluence of the Rhine with the Moselle gives the historic city of Koblenz its name. Its strategic position was recognised by the Romans, who established a military outpost in 8 BC on the rocky outcrop overlooking where the rivers merge. The Latin ‘confluentes’, subsequently became Covelenz and finally Koblenz. I’d often driven through central […]
by Lynn McDougall (A runner-up entry in the inaugural Travel Writing Competition) Day one of our month long adventure in Madagascar starts in the capital city of Antananarivo in our search for a taxi to take us the 25km to one of the capital’s top attractions, a private park and botanical garden, home to 9 species […]
I’ve been checking up on some of my previous tips for senior travellers. Here are three updates with regard to Best Western Hotels, the National Trust and Economy Car Hire. Best Western Hotels and UK Seniors Two years ago, when reporting on special hotel deals available for seniors, I pointed out that Best Western Hotels not only […]
by Elizabeth Player (A runner-up entry in the inaugural Travel Writing Competition) Returning to Key West in Florida after more than thirty years was a daunting prospect. Back in the seventies when the phrase ‘gap year’ hadn’t even been invented, I’d spent a few glorious months in that magical paradise. I’d been told by more than one […]
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Castles and Caverns – Eastern Karelia, Finland
by Deryn van der Tang (A runner-up entry in the inaugural Travel Writing Competition) Eastern Karelia in Finland has secrets that once discovered will make you want to return again and again. The sheer pleasure of time standing still and the relaxation of the forests and lakes make this a destination to restore your soul. As […]