• Spend Valentine’s Day in Paris!

    There’s only a few more days to go until Valentine’s Day. If you still don’t have a present then there’s no need to panic and to resort to the usual gifts, which are flowers and chocolates. In case you want to spend some quality time with your significant other, we recommend surprising him or her with a spontaneous weekend

  • Long-distance travel: How to discover foreign countries by coach

    Finding and booking a coach to get from Manchester to Liverpool is easy but did you know that you can also use CheckMyBus to plan trips in more distant parts of the world. No matter if you book a journey to Thailand, the US or South America – CheckMyBus allows you to look for cheap coach trips in many parts

  • Fancy a skiing holiday? Take a coach to the French Alps!

    A skiing holiday is fun for the whole family, no matter whether you prefer snowboarding, actual skiing or whether you’re just there for some nice walks through a winter wonderland. Winter holidays, however, can be a bit expensive, which is why it’s a good idea to look for budget travel options.

  • What is bus bunching?

    Does the following situation sound familiar? You’re waiting for your bus, which was supposed to arrive five minutes ago. After a few more minutes your bus is finally arriving but instead of one bus there’s two buses right after each other. This situation is not just a daily nuisance but also a scientifically studied

  • Visit Hull, the UK City of Culture 2017

    Should you be planning a nice weekend getaway for 2017, we recommend steering clear of the obvious choices such as London, Brighton and Bath. Instead you should make sure to visit Hull, this year’s UK City of Culture. The city will surprise its visitors with 365 days filled with culture, arts and history and events

  • Say Farewell to 2016: The UK’s Best New Year’s Eve Celebrations

    We’ve survived Christmas, which means it’s about time to start planning New Year’s Eve. While firework displays can basically be found everywhere, some places go the extra mile and make the last night of the year one to remember. So, if you want to bid farewell to 2016 in style then you should read on because

  • The Top 3 Most Christmassy Locations in Film History

    In the 2003 rom com Love Actually Bill Nighy claims that “Christmas is All Around”. But isn’t that a fairly blatant generalisation? After all, it’s quite obvious that some places are a tiny bit more Christmassy than others. To find out which location is best at spreading Christmas cheer, CheckMyBus

  • How Big Is Santa’s Carbon Footprint?

    The polar ice caps are melting which is why the CheckMyBus elves are getting a bit concerned. After all, their boss Santa travels around the whole world every year and that cannot really be such an eco-friendly endeavour. They couldn’t help but wonder: are flying reindeer a modern and low-emission

  • National Express launches the UK’s first coach infotainment system

    If you always thought that flying is the most comfortable and entertaining form of travelling then be prepared to be disabused of that misconception. Last Monday, the coach company National Express launched the UK’s first coach infotainment system allowing travellers to stream film and TV shows on their own devices.