A Brief History of Tourism

The tourism business is at least 2,000 years old. It began when wealthy citizens of ancient Rome, deciding they would rather spend their summers away from the city, took trips to the countryside and the coast.

A tourist industry soon sprang up to cater for the Romans’ travel and accommodation needs, and for a while it thrived. But Roman tourism ended with its empire, and for hundreds of years the turbulent economic, social and military situation in Europe made frequent, safe travel out of the question.

July's Travel Article

You can learn and enjoy so much with a walk in the park. No, not your local park but the Peak District National Park.

The Peak District was Britain's first national park, established in 1951 and can be found mainly in the county of Derbyshire and also parts of Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire and Yorkshire.

It covers 1,438 square kilometres – but enough of the facts and figures, what's the place actually like?

It’s nearly June and in a few days we will be sorting out the camping bits and pieces ready for a trip to France – all that lovely cheese, the markets, even the hypermarkets are anticipated. Usually we know some of the people we will meet, but not this time, except by accident perhaps.

10 Tips for a safe holiday

Photo by Lynne Hand

by Christine Muir

The relaxed feeling of being on holiday can lead people to take risks with their safety that they would not take when at home. The following travel tips will help to make sure that your holiday is enjoyable and safe.

Photo by  Evgeni Dinev

Where To Go And What To See In Bulgaria

by Jessica Nielson (edited by Lynne Hand)

The weather in Bulgaria can be cold in the winter and very hot during the summer. The perfect time to plan your holiday starts in April, up until June, the weather is still comfortable and you will find many things to do. However, September offers beautiful fall colours and not as much congestion because most tourists are heading home, but the Black Sea is still warm enough to swim and enjoy the white sandy beaches.  If you enjoy skiing, then you will want to head to Bulgaria in December. The months of July and August will be hot, but you can still enjoy the beautiful Bulgarian beaches and attractions.

Photo by  Global Jet

I Love Touring Italy

by Levi Reiss

Aosta Valley

If you are looking for a European tourist destination, consider the Aosta Valley region of northern Italy bordering France and Switzerland. Depending on your interests, this beautiful area might be an ideal vacation spot. You can get classic Italian food, and wash it down with fine local wine. This tiny region, by far the smallest in Italy, has about 150 historic castles, forts, and towers. As small as it is, more than 20% of this region is classified as a nature reserve. And the Alpine skiing is some of the best in Europe.