Spectrum Travel

South of France

France is a vast, varied country with snow capped mountains and glorious beaches, it is also the second largest country in Europe and it takes some doing to see all of it. It’s not impossible however, thanks to a French railcard and couch surfing. This new phenomenon in travel allows you to post your profile on the website and be matched with families in the parts of France you wish to visit who will let you stay in their home free of charge.

First of all plan your itinerary, list all the sights of France that you want to take in during your trip and using a map plan the best route so you are not zigzagging or doubling back on yourself. (more…)

London on a budget

London is one of the most beautiful, exciting and diverse cities in the world, it is also one of the most expensive. You can easily spend on a weekend in the capital the same as you would spend for a week in the Med, and more and more British people are opting for the latter. The thing is that like everywhere, if you shop around you can enjoy a trip to London without breaking the bank.

Travel wise, there are trains and coaches from all across the UK that, depending on where you are travelling from, will cost less than a tank of petrol. (more…)