German cities to trial free public transport to cut pollution

Plan to be tested in five cities in effort to meet EU air pollution targets and avoid big fines

Bordeaux’s free holiday cabins: basic but still beautiful

Dotted around Bordeaux, Les Refuges Périurbains are architect-designed shelters that cost nothing to stay in – though don’t expect hot tubs or minibars

Goat Parva Murders – Chapter 4

Knowles parked his Land Rover in the car park of the Badger & Ferret Inn and looked at his watch. “Right, Sergeant Barnes, I think you should go and see Carol Herald and find out what she knows and work out what she’s not telling you, if you know what I mean. Above all seeContinue reading “Goat Parva Murders – Chapter 4”

Amsterdam – Free things to do

From galleries, boat trips and concerts to the city’s famous condom shop, there’s plenty of great things to do in Amsterdam that won’t cost you a euro. http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/20/top-10-free-things-to-do-amsterdam

10 Free things to do in Rome

10 Free things to do in Rome: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/may/06/top-10-free-things-to-do-rome-italy  

Great Exuma International Airport, Georgetown, Bahamas

Should you be leaving Great Exuma for either the USA or Canada then please be aware that there is no duty free shopping at the airport on the island. The departures area has about 140 plastic seats and two kiosks in opposite corners selling mementoes of the Bahamas, If you were hoping for some alcohol,Continue reading “Great Exuma International Airport, Georgetown, Bahamas”

Nassau, The Bahamas

Nassau is the capital of The Bahamas and is found on the island of New Providence. Today, April 25th 2014 there were five large cruise ships in the harbour and the main shopping thoroughfare, Bay Street, was packed with passengers looking for bargains in the various duty free shops on this street. Once you movedContinue reading “Nassau, The Bahamas”

Free attractions in London

Free things to do in London, UK http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/jul/23/50-free-things-to-do-london

The best 20 free museums in England and Scotland

It’s worth remembering there’s culture outside London; here is a good selection of free museums throughout England and Scotland http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/feb/12/top-20-family-friendly-museums-galleries-uk