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About Cal Gildart
Cal is a scribe who’s comfortable writing about any one of his passions, but not himself. A player of several instruments, Cal’s fondness for music is equated with his love of football, writing, drawing and travel.
Zante vs. Malia: Which one is right for you?
The rite of passage that is the “lads/lasses holiday” isn’t a new thing, hell it isn’t even a new thing to write about. Television shows like Sun, Sea and Suspicious Parents and films like The Inbetweeners Movie have brought the …
Egypt within Popular Music
“Eternity was in our lips and yes, bliss in our brows bent” said William Shakespeare in his 1623 tragedy Antony and Cleopatra. Egypt, well more specifically romantic notions of its ancient past, has always leant itself to reference and tales …
Drinking: The Origin of Sayings
A holiday is a perfect time to get acquainted with many things; sun, sea, sand… and alcohol. For better or for worse there’s nothing us Brits love more than drinking ourselves into a stupor when there’s an ocean and no …
Getting acquainted with Ancient Egyptian Gods
The first great civilisation, the Ancient Egyptians were pioneering in many of their practices and discoveries and, like many civilisations, used gods as a means of understanding the cosmos. These deities all came with mythical back stories that helped shape …
Cyprus Celebrity Spotting
Cyprus is the European country that’s approximately 2/3rds Greek, 1/3rd Turkish and located in the Mediterranean Sea between Africa and Asia. Cheap Cyprus holidays are popular with vacationers the world over, yet not much is known of Cyprus and its …
The Best Bars in Tenerife
With the promise of sun, sea and sand, it’s not any wonder that all inclusive Tenerife holidays appeal to all manner of tourist. Whether you’re an active family, relaxed couple or group of friends with an insatiable party thirst, Tenerife …
Introducing Sharm el- Sheikh
The Red Sea’s number one tourist destination, Sharm el-Sheikh is an Egyptian city for the tourist looking to exploit the area’s hot weather and calm waters rather than the country’s ancient civilisation. Why Sharm el-Sheikh? Formerly a port, Sharm is …
Five Things to do in Cairo
The biggest city in Africa and the Arab world, Cairo can be quite a daunting place for the tourist. With nearly 7 million people living in the city and a further 10 million in the metropolitan area, the city is …
Crete ideas for every pocket
Despite the mainland’s economical problems, the Greek islands continue to be popular choices for Brits looking for cheap holidays abroad. From lad-focused drinking jaunts to family vacations, the islands cater to every tourist with a desire for sunshine. One of …
The 5 Best Hotels in Sharm El Sheikh!
We have been searching intensely for the very best hotels in the resort of Sharm and come up with a concise list based on location, facilities and user reviews from Trip Advisor, so if you’re looking for the ideal holiday …
