Things to do in Lourdes that aren’t a Pilgrimage
Nestled at the foothills of the French Pyrenees Mountains is the market town of Lourdes. The town rose to worldwide fame in the mid-19th Century, after local peasant girl Bernadette…
OonaghNestled at the foothills of the French Pyrenees Mountains is the market town of Lourdes. The town rose to worldwide fame in the mid-19th Century, after local peasant girl Bernadette…
OonaghThe weather may be cold and gloomy, and the days may seem much shorter, but here at dealchecker we’ve found nine ways to keep you warm and toasty this winter.…
Lindsay ClarkIt’s time to revel in that festive feeling, and we’ve rounded up some the most atmospheric Christmas markets out there – from traditional German treats to unique stalls and celebrations…
AliceLa Ville Rose (The Pink City) is one of France’s most visited cities for many reasons – fun festivals liven up its culture calendar, a huge student population ensures a…
Laura DuckettAutumn has finally arrived, and while most are already missing that summer sun, at dealchecker we’re looking for fun and exciting ways to stay cosy this fall across the globe.…
Lindsay ClarkThere’s just something about an adventure, the thrill of ticking off a list, that sets the blood pumping, the heart racing and injects more life into your daily existence. And…
GraceFrom exploring city streets on two wheels, to crunching down the gears and tackling the rockiest of mountainsides, biking and travel have always gone hand-in-hand. However, recently cycling communities have…
AliceWhen we think about canal-lined cities, there are a few that spring to mind immediately. But there are a lot more canal-laiden destinations than you might expect, all offering the…
Laura DuckettA snorkelling holiday needn’t mean long flights to Caribbean beaches with tropical surroundings. There’s nothing wrong with that, but you don’t have to head nearly so far out to get that…
Lindsay ClarkIf you dream of the type of holiday destinations that grace the pages of a glossy magazines but think you don’t have the budget think again. We’ve got top money…
AliceFrom boldly painted cities to breathtaking natural scenery, there’s a whole lot of colour on our planet. We’ve rounded up some of the most vivid destinations that inspire our imaginations.…
Laura DuckettAt this time of year our expectation of what the weather will be like, and the reality, can be miles apart. We’ve rounded up some events from around the globe…
Rosie PanterMay is a wonderful month. Not only does it hypothetically signify the end of the April showers, it also means not one, but TWO bank holidays – on the 2nd…
dealcheckerDeciding how much of a tip to give can be stressful at the best of times, but doing it abroad is an altogether more traumatic prospect. Who do we tip…
Laura DuckettHere at dealchecker we like branching out to new, less familiar destinations, and Europe is heaving with cities that don’t spring to mind straight away when we think of urban…
Laura DuckettThe idea of dipping your feet into a crystal clear ocean is one many of us associate with far away destinations. The Caribbean, the Maldives, even as far as Australia.…
Lindsay Clark