Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig

Planning a holiday or a short break? Have a look at Leipzig

Hardly any other German city can boast as great and vibrant a cultural history as Leipzig. In 2019, the city will celebrate important anniversaries of events that had significant effects on the development of Germany. Continue reading Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig

#MyMicrogap campaign urges young Brits to take more short breaks in the UK

VisitEngland has launched a campaign to inspire more young Brits to discover the UK by taking mini gap-year style breaks. 

The £2.5 million ‘Join the World – #MyMicrogap’ campaign targets young people with experiences and activities typically taken during a gap-year that can be condensed into a micro-holiday of one to three nights in the UK. The campaign kicks off today with the first in a series of short films  that are being rolled out across digital display and social media channels during the coming months.  Continue reading #MyMicrogap campaign urges young Brits to take more short breaks in the UK

THE GREAT SCOTTISH OUTDOORS: THE TOP 10 PLACES TO TAKE YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS HALF TERM

Keeping the kids entertained over the school half term can be a costly time, but nothing inspires young minds – or stretches little legs – like the great outdoors. It’s the perfect time for kids to be kids – to celebrate the joy and freedom of their pre-teen years after months being cooped up for the winter. Continue reading THE GREAT SCOTTISH OUTDOORS: THE TOP 10 PLACES TO TAKE YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS HALF TERM