Tuesday, 24 April 2012

Wolverhampton Wanderers Versus Manchester United Next Week

Wolves play host to Manchester United at Molineaux next Sunday in what will undoubtedly be a key game with regards to whether the former can stay in the Premiership this season and the latter can win the Premiership this season. Wolves won this fixture two-one in last year’s campaign but when the two sides met at Old Trafford four days after United were eliminated from the Champions League earlier this season, Mick McCarthy’s men were on the end of a four-one drubbing that may well be repeated this coming weekend.

Friday, 24 February 2012

Two Scottish Cities

You can be forgiven if ever you find yourself on a short visit to Scotland, torn between two of its most famous cities - the county’s number one tourist destination, Edinburgh, or its second, but probably its most important commercial city, Glasgow. Both have lot to offer.

Monday, 20 February 2012

The Tradition of Tracht

Bavaria is one of the exceptional places in the world that prides itself on its traditions. There is a reason that beer and lederhosen resonate worldwide as symbols of the German state: these are proudly part of the traditional image, and reality, that Bavaria is keen on emulating.

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Golden Innsbruck

When visiting Innsbruck, be sure to visit the ‘Golden Roof’ a major landmark. Known in German as the ‘Goldenes Dachl‘, it is very close to all the available Innsbruck hotels.

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Holidaying in Great Britain

Concerns about the environmental impact of air travel, combined with a need to cut holiday costs and a desire to boost the British tourist industry have contributed to an increased tendency for British people to take holidays on their own turf rather than immediately heading for foreign climes. While, as a nation, we are still keen on our breaks in the sun abroad, there has been a marked increase in the number of holidays we are spending here in Britain itself.

Sunday, 29 January 2012

Nightlife – A Guide to Parisian Pubs.

If it's one thing Parisian bars do well, it's capturing that exciting, yet elusive bohemian vibrancy that make them such compelling places to spend an evening. In reality all it takes is for a joint to play good music, sell reasonably priced drinks and have a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Sadly this simple concept is one that is fast being lost in most major cities, but there are a few little gems still clinging on in Paris. Here are just a few:

Thursday, 12 January 2012

Kayak Scotland

Since I had taken a brief introductory course on kayaking, I felt as though I was up for the challenge of exploring Scotland's coastline by sea kayak. Although I did feel quite confident in my paddling skills, I felt it necessary to hire a tour guide for this adventure, as I was unfamiliar with the area;