With England still in the middle of lockdown, travelling this Christmas looks unlikely for a lot of people. This time last year I was starting to feel very festive and I was looking forward to all the Christmas Markets. I am a Christmas nut and love the celebrations! This year, it is a very different […]
By Patricia Bech Today I was thinking back to my last visit to Spain. I love Spain a lot as I adore the food, wine, culture and people. It is one of the places that I have really missed visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic. I mean I have missed travelling to lots of places. Everyone […]
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 […]
I am continuing with my staycation series because this summer, it seems that everyone wants to holiday at home. I think it is safer than getting on a plane, but that is my personal opinion at the moment. Of course, people can drive to Europe, but there are also some very nice places to visit […]
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 […]
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 […]
With the Coronavirus crisis hitting the world hard at the moment, there are lots of travel restrictions in place. It is very upsetting for everyone in the tourism and hospitality industry. Anyone who loves to travel will be finding this incredibly disruptive and depressing. I have already had to cancel one trip and I expect […]
Coronavirus continues to spread across the globe. I previously wrote about the upset that it is causing. It is creating havoc and really upsetting the travel market. I am so sad to see that Italy is on lockdown. Of course this is for the best for the country and they are desperately trying to contain […]
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 […]