Patricia Bech Travel Notes

We have been well and truly pummelled by stormy weather in the UK in recent weeks. It is enough to get anyone down! With Storm Ciara followed closely by Storm Dennis, staying indoors has been the best plan of action for many. I am an outdoor girl at heart though, so I find it really […]

I recently had a bad delay and this inspired me to write this article for the Patricia Bech Travel Notes. There is nothing more frustrating than having to endure a long flight delay. Whether you are on your way out of an airport and really excited about your trip ahead. Or desperate to get home […]

Skiing is one of the best winter activities. Sometimes I wish I was living in a country where I could head up to the mountains every weekend just to get a bit of ski time in. There are so many brilliant ski resorts around the world and Austria has become a very popular place to […]

Liverpool’s biggest claim to fame might be that it gave the world The Beatles, but that isn’t all it’s known for. The historic English city is home to gorgeous architecture, a thriving arts scene, and a diverse, active nightlife. While one day is not nearly enough time to experience all that Liverpool has to offer, […]

Revered in age and young at heart, Thessaloniki as the second city of Greece rewards those who follow their noses into hidden backstreets and bakeries or divagate through secret doorways and devour into crypts. Uncover the top of this city on the weekend away, with our guide to see the top things and eat and […]

Athens has a lot to offer. First time visitors to Athens are often put off by its somewhat grimy 20th Century sprawl and run-down appearance, look beyond the modern detritus and you will be richly rewarded. Here is a brief guide that will help you understand what to see and do in Athens in one […]

If you love history and enjoy the mysteries of the ancient world, then you should put the Peloponnese Region in the south of Greece on your bucket list. From Antic temples and Mycenean palaces to Ottoman and Venetian fortresses, wherever you look, you’ll find tangible traces of history in Peloponnese. But not only that. In […]

The love of nature is a seemingly innate human trait, and an escape to the wilderness can make for a wonderful day for both children and adults of any age. The National Arboretum Westonbirt is a natural paradise rife with lush trees and plants that will have you admiring its beauty every time you visit. […]

Brighton is a vibrant seaside resort situated between the English Channel and the South Downs, about 50 miles from London (around 80km) that comprises two cities – Brighton and Hove. However, the city is commonly known as Brighton. It has around 300,000 residents but is also home to a large student population because of its […]

Zakynthos is a beautiful Island, and it should be on your bucket list. There are so many things to do and see on this island that you will definitely fall in love with this island soon after visiting. So take your backpack, hat, sun cream and most importantly, your energy and explore one of the most beautiful islands in the world.