If you’re trying to think of somewhere to take a recently-bereaved dad for a spirit-lifting long weekend away, Amsterdam is surely a great choice. Beautiful architecture, art galleries, atmospheric canals, bars and more history than you can shake a tulip at. Well, it’s all true. My dad loved Amsterdam when we went on a father-and-daughter trip to get away from…
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When NOT to take your dad to Amsterdam
Transferring money overseas – the safe way
When transferring money overseas, I recommend you use a regulated currency broker. This will give you security and peace of mind as well as a much better exchange rate than other providers, such as banks. Currency brokers also offer a wider range of options to suit your circumstances, depending on whether you’re looking to make a one-off payment or…
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Sidi Bou Said – a taste of coastal Tunisia
Sidi Bou Said is a picturesque village of white-walled, blue-shuttered buildings, some draped in bougainvillea, on the outskirts of the capital city of Tunis. I might never have discovered it, but for my good fortune to be sent there on a work trip to present at a conference. The organizers thoughtfully decided that the city centre might be too overwhelmingly…
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Choosing your seat on the plane – five things to consider
In the pre-internet days, a friendly check-in assistant at the airport might let you choose your seat on the plane. More usually, it was pot luck that determined your fate. Nowadays, technology allows us to book our flights, choose our seats – sometimes – and check-in online, all from the comfort of our own homes. I say ‘sometimes’ because there…
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Homesickness, Wigan station, a dream and a cardigan
As travellers we know that every journey has its ups and downs. Most days are full of excitement and discovery, but every so often, we’ll have a bad day. In most cases they pass by, we pick ourselves up and we move on. Homesickness is one of those negative emotions that can strike us when things aren’t going so well….
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Over the sea to Skye
Autumn is a fantastic time to visit Scotland, especially Skye. The countryside blazes with colour, and the shorter, darker days lend themselves well to the warm cosiness of a pub fireside. And, hopefully, the weather is not yet bad enough to disrupt your travel plans or your exploring of the many delights of this wild and beautiful country. I was…
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