Riebeek Kasteel, Western Cape, South Africa

Written by Janet Traill (One of the runner-up entries in the City, Town or Village Writing Competition.) January and February can be dreary, depressing months in the UK. So this is the ideal time to head for that dream holiday …

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Car Hire Excess Insurance – A Claim from Spain

When hiring a car,  I normally check for the best rates through a Car Hire Broker such as Economy Car Hire or Auto Europe.  However in order to avoid having to pay out large amounts of money following any mishap, I also take out car …

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Obergurgl! Celebrating Forty Years of Matrimony

Written by Margaret Hume (One of the runner-up entries in the City, Town or Village Writing Competition.) Obergurgl! Now there’s a place whose name lingers on the larynx, and in the memory, long after the cases are back on top …

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Nantwich – Don’t Pass the Salt!

Written by Jennifer Guilliard (One of the runner-up entries in the City, Town or Village Writing Competition.) The Romans who settled in Nantwich, Cheshire, weren’t worried about their salt intake. They couldn’t get enough of the stuff. Soldiers were paid …

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Jewels of Croatia – Saga Dalmatian Coast Tour

STE’s Holiday Editor, Tony Taylor, reports on his experiences on a Saga Holidays tour along the Dalmation Coast. We had taken two touring holidays previously with Saga Holidays and were pleased with both of them (see posts on Moghuls and Palaces in India and …

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Car Rental Hidden Costs

Sales taxes, airport surcharges, insurance, licensing fees — by the time all the extra charges are added onto your car rental bill, you may find yourself suffering a severe case of sticker shock. Here’s a roundup of hidden car rental costs to be aware of on your next trip.

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Welcome to Sarajevo…

Written by Anna O’Callaghan (One of the runner-up entries in the City, Town or Village Writing Competition.) Sometimes the name of a place seduces you. You may dream of visiting Zanzibar, Casablanca, Monte Carlo – the words alone conjure up …

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