On Wednesday 31 May, the UK Parliament will take part in the first ever London History Day with a series of events on the theme ‘1,000 years of history…where history is still being written’. Visitors will have the chance to attend a free talk about the Elizabeth Tower by one of the clockmakers. Families visiting […]
This year is a big one for Liverpool in north-west England – the birthplace of the Beatles, and a city where music, sports and culture fans will feel right at home. Liverpool FC, one of the city’s two Premier League football teams, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2017, while the Beatles’ iconic album Sgt Pepper’s […]
Spring has sprung in Staffordshire with the birth of two critically endangered Cotton-Top Tamarins at Drayton Manor Zoo. The twins, Kit and Leo, were born in the morning of 14th March 2017 and weigh around 40-45g, that’s roughly the 3rd of the weight of a hamster! Proud Mum and Dad, Ellie and Berrie, are first […]
Here’s what’s on the radar for travellers looking for new and culturally adventurous trips throughout 2017. BHUTAN 2017, has been designated by the UN as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, so where better to visit than the world’s most eco-friendly country; as of this year, the world’s first carbon negative country. […]
A trip to the capital wouldn’t be complete without seeing the top 10 attractions in London. From the modern Coca-Cola London Eye, to the historic Tower of London, the top 10 tourist attractions in London are a must-see on any London sightseeing trip. Many London landmarks are free to visit, while others are available with […]
Okay, so we have seen the traditional open- air buses, bustling along the city streets, full of European tourists, as we might usually imagine a traditional London sightseeing tour. However, I had the opportunity to participate in a slightly different take on this, a “Muslim historical tour” it’s an exploration of Muslim heritage and untold […]
