Colombia: South America’s most up and coming destination (part one)

Only a decade ago Colombia was a place for the hardy, or some would say foolhardy, visitor, but recent years have been ringing in the changes in this north-western corner of the South American continent

Letter from France: May 2013

Whether you’re a novice or seasoned traveller, France will steal your heart. Each month, Frederic – our French correspondent – gives us the low-down on what to see and do across the channel

Passenger Focus

From the website

“We are the independent passenger watchdog. Our mission is to get the best deal for passengers.

We are an independent public body set up by the Government to protect the interests of passengers.”

The North West Food Lovers Festival at Tatton Park!

On Saturday before last, I took my mother and Sami (a Finnish guest) to the North West Food Lovers Festival at Tatton Park. With 120 delicious food and drink stalls selling the best produce available from across Cheshire and surroundings, it promised to be good day out (in addition to convincing a foreigner that we [...]

Wyoming headlines in new Quentin Tarantino film, Django Unchained

The wild and western state of Wyoming is to receive a substantial boost to its cowboy credentials in 2013 as the next big movie from Hollywood filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained, will headline stunning winter scenes from Wyoming’s breathtaking Jackson Hole valley

How to decide on a holiday

Now Christmas is over, do you have an armful of brochures, spend hours in travel agents or watch endless TV ads? According to Conrad Advertising 50% of people who had booked a holiday last year looked at TripAdvisor as part of their research.

Eat London

All eyes are on London, as the host of the Olympic Games. But there’s plenty of action in the capital to keep you entertained and not just the games. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, pack your appetite as world leading restaurateurs Peter Prescott and Terence Conran take you on a culinary tour of Chelsea, Fulham and South Kensington