May's Travel Article

Original Photo by Manfromuncle1

There are many who believe the glitz and glitter of the tourist industries and the accompanying commercialization of both the areas around the tourist centers and the culture of Jamaica overshadow the ‘real’ Jamaica, the people and culture that exist beyond the tourist centers, the true heart of Jamaica. This has led to the creation of a variety of opportunities to visit the other side of Jamaica, to see people and life beyond the often stereotypical vision of Jamaica that most visitors see.

May's Culture Article

May Day - May 1st

by Lynne Hand

The earliest May Day celebrations appeared in pre-Christian Europe, although the pagan-oriented celebrations faded as Europe became Christianised, a more secular version of the holiday continued to be observed in the schools and churches of Europe well into the 20th century. In this form, In the UK May Day is best known for its traditions of dancing the Maypole and crowning of the Queen of the May.

April's Culture Article

April Fool's Day - April 1st

by Lynne Hand

April 1^st is the day people try to trick their friends, to make them behave like fools. Ranging from the elaborate practical joke to the obvious Your zip's undone the joker gloats April Fool when the unsuspecting victim falls for it. No one is exempt until noon but after that the joking must cease or the prank rebounds on the joker with the rhyme "April Fool is gone and past, You're the bigger fool at last." A favourite joke is to send someone on a fool's errand, a search for something that does not exist, a friend of mine was sent to buy tartan paint once.

April's Travel Article

Original Photo by Troy Mason

Spice up your life with an adventure holiday!

by Loreal Oliver edited by Lynne Hand

Are you bored with the routine of city life? Do you yearn to getaway from the hustle and bustle and put some excitement into your life? Do you hope to visit the places that have been aired over National Geographic Explorer and experience them for yourself? If your answer is yes to these questions, then adventure travel is just the thing for you!

March's Travel Article

Original Photo by Ian Wilson

The Visitors Guide To Dublin

by Dan Oldfield

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and is located on the East coast. It is renowned for its Irish tradition and the friendly atmosphere that is created by the locals. Despite being the biggest city in Ireland, it is relatively compact and can be seen on foot.

Nottingham is most famous for its associations with the medieval outlaw Robin Hood. Less well known is that this friendly city in the heart of England is also a haven for shoppers, night-club goers and lovers of cuisine, culture and sport.

Find out more about the legendary rogue and his moll, Maid Marion, at Nottingham Castle, and also at Sherwood Forest, where the Major Oak, thought to be one of Robin's hideouts, still stands tall. At the Tales of Robin Hood attraction, all age groups can have fun on this animated ride through Robin's medieval wonderland. The city celebrates its associations with the outlaw at the annual Robin Hood Pageant.