When you’re travelling, it’s important to be aware that cunning pickpockets could be watching you and sizing up how much of an easy target you are. Keep your belongings safe, and make a note of the following points that will help you to better understand how...
Obviously $100 is still worth $100 no matter which currency you convert it into, but that $100 can give you a lot more bang for your buck depending on where in the world you are. We’ve looked at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) rates from the World...
Father's Day may have come and gone but we like to show dads some appreciation for the other 364 days too. We have taken our top three blogger dads and asked them how their experiences and travel habits have changed since becoming a father. From what...
This month our Citybase travellers were in The Beatles home town, Liverpool you have been Tried and Tested: Our Citybase travellers this month were Penny McLelland, Client Account Support at Citybase Apartments, who went with her young daughter and partner. Client Account Support, Emma Lupton who went...
Millions of people from around the world regularly flock to Europe to experience its cultural landmarks and epic natural beauty. But have you really visited somewhere if you haven’t spammed all of your friends' Instagram feeds with envy-inducing snaps of your travels? Europe is full of Instagrammable...
It's official. Staycations are on the rise with an increasing number of Brits choosing to stay in the UK for their holidays rather than jetting off abroad. However, where is the best city to head to? Whether you're heading away for a long weekend of full week,...
It's nearly a month since the royal wedding of HRH Prince Harry and his beautiful wife Meghan Markle. Although the location of the honeymoon is still pretty secret, some rumours have suggested that the royal couple travelled to Canada to celebrate their marriage. Other destinations...
From the hometown of The Beatles, to a city rich in maritime history, Liverpool has been captivating tourists for years. In 2004 some of Liverpool's areas were even given UNESCO status. This bustling metropolitan city is a hub of activity, with places to see and...
By Anton Constantinou Britain’s high streets are the talk of the town right now. Famous stores are slowly disappearing due to profit losses and the rise of online shopping. Already this year we’ve seen the loss of Toys R Us and Maplin, with House of Fraser...
When you think of going on holiday, you may think of jetting off to beautiful places like Greece, Italy or maybe even Australia. But, with so many stunning places to see in the UK, you can more or less enjoy a tropical holiday without ever...
Whether you’re heading down the shops to your local city centre, or are travelling on business, there's a strong possibility that you may have to fork out on parking. But, just where are the cheapest, and the most expensive, cities in the UK to leave your...
This month our Citybase travellers were in the arty centre of the south, Bristol: Our Citybase travellers this month were Grace Tebbutt, Digital Marketing Assistant at Citybase Apartments, who went with her parents. Marketing Communications Manager, Victoria Jackson who went with her two little girls and Alison...
From galleries, museums, and beautiful architecture with well preserved 17th Century canals, there is plenty to explore in Amsterdam. This city has an impressive history with many weird and wonderful facts. Did you know, for instance that the name Amsterdam comes from the river Amstel...
Whatever your age, gender or relationship status; whether you're a brilliant Baby Boomer or a confused Millennial, we all love to travel, take a break now, and escape from reality now and then. But, how do travel priorities differ across the demographics? We wanted to understand...
By Anton Constantinou How well do you really know Britain? Aside from being one of the world’s richest countries and having its own monarchy, there’s a lot about Britain that might take you by surprise, like how long its empire ruled for, or the number of...
With a recent trip to Edinburgh, we published tried and tested Edinburgh. Whilst in this great city we found out some incredible facts that you (probably) didn't know about Edinburgh, and we would like to share them with you. We were surprised by many of them...
What do Wakanda, Asgard, and New York all have in common? Marvel. Celebrating the favourite locations of our most-loved Marvel characters, we have re-imagined travel posters, with a marvellous twist. ...
This month our Citybase travellers were in the beautiful Scottish Capital of Edinburgh: Our Citybase travellers this month were Roisin Hine, Senior Account Support at Citybase Apartments, who went with her husband, their five-year-old son, Freddie, and her husband’s parents. Marketing Communications Manager, Victoria Jackson and...
By Anton Constantinou Cities around the world are going green. What with all the plastic concerns and fears about global warming, more and more nations are turning to renewables in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint. As many as 175 countries are already signed up to...
Last week we gave you hidden bars part 1 which summed up what the internet thought the best hidden bars were in Edinburgh. Well, this week we bring you the much awaited follow up to this. Last weekend Citybase Apartments went on the road to...