By Patricia Bech There is mixed talk at the moment about summer holidays. Some people are saying that we won’t even be able to take a summer holiday within the UK, let alone abroad! Hopefully that will not be the case and others are a bit more optimistic that staycations will be on the cards […]
If you are missing out on Bonfire Night celebrations this year due to the impending lockdown in England, which starts this Thursday, you can still mark the day in your own way. I have been thinking about what to do instead of the usual gathering that takes place with a large bonfire and an amazing […]
I love the British beaches but I have to say that I wasn’t completely relaxed visiting them during the summer months. With COVID-19 having just peaked in the first wave, a lot of people were looking to spend their summer on the beaches in the UK. I have of course written and tweeted about the […]
As anyone who reads the Patricia Bech Travel Notes will know, I usually blog about travelling. Although, during lockdown and the Coronavirus crisis, it has obviously been a little bit more difficult than usual to just write about travel. It has started me thinking about other types of content that I can talk about. I […]
September is here and that means autumn has arrived! It has been a strange summer, especially for anyone involved with the travel industry. For me, it seems to have gone in the blink of an eye and I think that is partly due to the monotony. Normally, I would be exploring places in Europe all […]
PATRICIA BECH TRAVEL NOTES: THE STAYCATION SERIES One of the positive things to come out for COVID-19 is that we have been able to appreciate all of the opportunities that are available in the UK. Travel is of course about exploring new places and it should never be limited to one county. But the Coronavirus […]
Lots of hotels are starting to open up again across the UK. For many people, it is less stressful getting in the car and driving to a hotel for a short mini break, than getting on a plane during these difficult times. While people are starting to fly to holiday destinations again, COVID-19 has also […]
During lockdown I have been trying to stay as fit and healthy as possible. Normally at this time of year, I can’t wait to buy a new bikini and head off to the beach. Whether that is in England or whether it involves travelling to a sun spot in Europe, I do enjoy relaxing on […]
With summer ahead, I am hoping that the lockdown will finish at some point so that we can enjoy some time with our family and friends. Last year I went to visit Longleat Safari Park with my friend’s children. It was such a fun day out that I thought I would write a little post […]
Travelling is not just about jetting off to exotic destinations or exploring magical winter wonderlands. Yes, there are plenty of beautiful vistas in foreign countries around the world and also many amazing villages, towns and cities to explore. However, you can actually enjoy some incredible scenery without having to set foot on a plane. Some […]