Local Travel Tip

Now is the ideal time to catch a vacation to Great Britain on low prices, relatively speaking at least. A trip to Great Britain is still more expensive than many other locations, but it is much less expensive than it has been in the past right now. Visiting this location is well worth the money.

Great Britain holds a lot of world history.  Be sure to tour Buckingham Palace, see the Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben, and ride in the traditional double-decker bus. Stop at Marleybone park for a stroll through the elegant landscaping and Victorian type town houses and gazeboes. The pond adds a special touch to the surrounding scenery and is a perfect place for a picnic.

Of course, make sure you take a ride on the grand London Eye. The London Eye is a gigantic Ferris wheel that allows you to see much of the city. Each capsule holds 25 people and offers a unique perspective of the city. At night enjoy hours of talented acting in the Royal Court Theatre where every playwright dreams of presenting their work. 

Ice Hotel in Quebec: In this chilly stay the hotel is made completely out of ice! The sculptures are absolutely beautiful and they even serve some of their beverages in glasses made out of ice.

Italy Monasteries: Another interesting option is to stay in a monastery. Monasteries are most easily found in Italy and offer a quiet and peaceful experience. The prices are often lower to stay in a monastery too!

Hydropolis: Located underwater in Dubai,  this hotel follows Dubai’s reputation of fantastic modern construction. This hotel is scheduled to open this year, but there are other underwater hotels around the world where guests also enjoy the underwater view and scuba diving among many other activities.

The Boot Breakfast n’ Bed: A return to Mother Goose’s Rhymes, this hotel is shaped like a boot.

Tree House: Near Stolkholm, Sweden, this hotel is actually located in trees! If you have a head for heights, this place has a great view and fun atmosphere. 

I would highly recommend stopping to see the Hagia Sophia the next time you are in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Hagia Sophia church was started in 532, often referred to as the Church of Holy Wisdom. Surprisingly it took only five measly years to complete- which is a miracle for its size and detailed architecture. For more than a thousand years, Hagia Sophia was the largest and grandest church in the world. When Sultan Mehmet II converted it into a mosque, the loss devastated Orthodox Christians who had previously worshiped there. Hagia Sophia’s design impressed the Ottomans greatly, that resulted in a duplicated design in other mosques throughout the empire. In 1935, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, declared the church to be a modern museum. Since then, workers have started to restore mosaics and such to maintain the structure and beauty of the building.

This church has loads of history and amazing architecture- don’t miss out on seeing it for yourself!

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia