Most of us - when asked to name a Spanish festival - could quite easily list the top favourites. Running of the Bulls makes our news channels most years because some unfortunate soul has been gored by a bull horn; La Tomatina evokes images of people packed in a narrow street covered in tomato juice; and BBK never fails to deliver an excellent line … [Read more...]
A Weekend Itinerary for the Gower Peninsula
The Gower Peninsula is a great place for a weekend getaway. It's easy to get to, it's small enough to explore in just a few days, and it offers a wide range of outdoor activities in simply stunning natural environments. In fact, this portion of southwest Wales was the first part of the UK to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Visit Jersey
WHY VISIT JERSEY? Jersey, along with the other Channel Islands, is one of those places most of us have heard of, but not all of us could place on a map. It floats around in our subconscious as 'another part of the British Isles', but, for a lot of Brits, it doesn't stand out as a must-see destination. This might, in part, be because of … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why Ancient York Should Be On Your Bucket List
York is a walled city packed with an incredible history and tons of beautiful things to see. Ancient York is full of cathedrals and castles, and has a history that extends beyond Roman times. The city is located at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. Make sure you add this incredible city to your bucket list in … [Read more...]
Activity Ideas for a Weekend in Vienna
A recent study by Mercer identified Austria's capital, Vienna, as the city with the highest overall quality of living. One of the most prosperous cities in the world and packed with culture, museums, history, restaurants and a lively nightlife, there's something for everyone. It's also a safe, attractive, clean and welcoming … [Read more...]
Escape to Jersey: the Perfect Adventure Itinerary
It's been a while since I entered a blog post competition, so when I was asked to take part in a campaign run by Jersey.com, I jumped at the chance. Jersey is a place I've never been to. In fact, truth be told, I don't think it ever would have crossed my radar had it not been for the email that dropped into my inbox last week. But, when I started … [Read more...]
Top 5 Yorkshire Walks
Yorkshire encompasses four counties, which are located towards the north east of England. It's a beautiful part of the country with ragged cliffs and coastline, rolling hills, dales, pastures and misty moorland. This lends itself incredibly well to walking, hiking and rambling. Some national trails go on for miles. The Cleveland way, Yorkshire … [Read more...]
How to Spend a Day in Rome
As the saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day...but with some discipline and determination, you can see the best bits in less than 24 hours. Yes, Rome is a sizeable city and yes, there is a lot to explore, but, with the following itinerary, you'll come away feeling like your appetite for cultural experiences has been fully satiated. Here's how to … [Read more...]
A Weekend in Amsterdam
- Why a Weekend in Amsterdam? One of the great advantages of being British is that our little island is only a stone's throw away from a wealth of experiences in mainland Europe. One of my favourite European countries is the Netherlands. The people are welcoming, their culture is intriguing and their cuisine is to die for. Amsterdam is a great … [Read more...]
4 Countries in 2 Days: Lucerne to Venice by Car
Why a Road Trip from Lucerne to Venice? Within the travel/backpacking community it's generally frowned upon to tick off the number of countries you've visited. When someone boasts about how long their list is, it's usually met with disparaging remarks and the firmly delivered opinion that travel shouldn't be a box-ticking exercise - it's the value … [Read more...]
