The flight to Carcassonne, France may as well be you in a DeLorean with Marty McFly, because the minute you clap eyes on those city walls it’s 500AD all over again! In under 2 hours you’ve drunk a beaker of merlot with a random stranger, clapped a plane landing, and travelled back in time 2,500…
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Bruges Or Ghent – Which Is Nicer?
Bruges or Ghent – which one is best? If you do HAVE to choose between these two Belgian cities let us share with you why we have a favourite…
A Weekend in Krk Island, Croatia
The Island of Krk, Croatia With cheap flights opening up for the summer with Ryanair we thought we’d take a quick trip to the island of Krk in Croatia. We’d never heard of it before but Google maps told us it was only around the corner from our beloved Istria – so, how awful could…
Skopelos, Greece (The Mamma Mia Island) – Everything You Need To Know Before You Go
The Mamma Mia Island Skopelos, Greece …is a beautiful place. You may have come to know of it as the Mamma Mia island and it’s little surprise why it was chosen as a film location. Skopelos, Greece is lush, plush and hushed! Like us, if you’re still in the planning stages, you may have wondered…
One Day In Venice – For Kids
Venice with kids is very doable, even as a day trip – you just have to know where to go!
Tip and highlights for a one day in Venice itinerary with kids, plus a free interactive map.
The 10 Best Weekend Breaks In Europe You’ve Not Thought Of Yet
You’ve done Paris, Rome and Venice… where to next? Check out our alternatives list – some of the best weekend getaways in Europe you may not have thought of yet. #Europe #citybreaks
Visiting Kanoni Corfu – The Most Photographed Spot On The Island
WHAT IS KANONI, CORFU LIKE? On the other side of the Mon Repos bay adjacent to Corfu town, rises a lush green hill that you most definitely want to visit! The neighbourhood of Kanoni on the Paliopoli peninsula is possibly Corfu’s most photographed spot and it’s easy to see why. Visiting Kanoni, Corfu – Guide…
Family Holidays To Lake Garda With Teenagers
If you’re considering booking a family holiday to Lake Garda with teenagers we’ve got you covered for all the best places to visit and things to do. #LakeGarda #ItalianLakes
Wondering Where To Stay In Lake Garda? (Best Towns, Hotels & Tips)
Figuring out where to stay in Lake Garda can be a conundrum and difficult to know where to start! Whether you are travelling as a family, for a romantic break or for adventure we’ve got you covered with our Lake Garda suggestions…
Why Visit Nazaré? Portugal’s Unique Little Beach Village
Visit Nazaré, Portugal – An Original Seaside Experience! The sleepy little fishing village of Nazaré, on Portugal’s west coast, was a well-kept secret until 2011. Only those in the know were booking summer holidays or day trips to this ancient beach resort, and they were quite happy to keep their hidden gem to themselves. But…
Things To Do In Tomar, Portugal – A Day Trip Guide
IS TOMAR, PORTUGAL, WORTH VISITING? If like me, you’re a sniffer-hound for historical obscurities, you may have happened upon the town of Tomar in central Portugal for its connection to the Knights Templar. And yet, whilst Tomar Castle and The Convent of The Christ (the Knights’ former home) attract many visitors to this corner of…
Things To Do In Aveiro, Portugal – The Ultimate Guide
Things To Do In Aveiro – A Guide For Day-Trippers IS AVEIRO WORTH VISITING? Aveiro is one of my favourite towns in central Portugal. But, if you read some peoples comments on TripAdvisor, you might be confused by the conflict of opinions – anyone would think it was the birthplace of Marmite or pineapple on…
Visit Auray-Saint-Goustan, The Port That Time Forgot
Saint Goustan stopped us in our tracks the moment we set eyes on it. This is not a town you have work hard to love! I say town, the towns name is actually Auray, but the port area is known as Saint Goustan. You may see it written as Auray-Saint-Goustan. But however you want to…
Our Summer Road-Trip To France; Part 5. The Dordogne.
We’d been on our 2019 France road-trip for just over a week now and, like every other holiday we ever go on, we hadn’t stopped for breath! Lyon (part 4) was on display behind us in the rearview mirror and as much as it had been a blast (we were pretty much born for city-breaks)…
The 5 Best Holiday Destinations In France Within A Short Drive From The Eurotunnel
Some of the best holiday destinations France has to offer within a half-day’s drive of the Eurotunnel. Some of the most amazing regions in Northern France that you maybe haven’t considered before. Check our our top 5 suggestions for this years summer holiday…
Our Summer Road-Trip To France; Part 4. Lyon For The Weekend
A Weekend In Lyon This is part 4 in a series of travel-diary type posts from our 3 week France road-trip in 2019. If you would like to start from the beginning you can find part 1 here. Alternatively, if you are looking for a more comprehensive Lyon Travel Guide – this post might be…
The 10 Best Places In Brittany You Don’t Want To Miss!
Brittany is magical – King Arthur legends, neolithic stones, an ancient culture and more pretty towns than you can dare to fit into one holiday. Follow our top tips on all the best places in Brittany – castles, beaches, hidden gems and tourist attractions
Our Summer Road-Trip To France; Part 3. Strasbourg And The Black Forest.
This is part 3 in a series of travel-diary type posts from our 3 week France road-trip in 2019. If you would like to start from the beginning you can find part 1 here. Otherwise, settle back and enjoy a five-minute read of our day in Strasbourg and drive home through the Black Forest of…
THE 10 Best Things To Do In Lyon, France (+ 2 Day Itinerary Suggestions + map)
The Best Things To Do In Lyon In 2 Days (+ itinerary & map) Lyon, France Lyon was one of those places that totally took us by surprise. Starting life as the Roman city Lugdunum (capital of Gaul) back in 43BC, we knew from a historical perspective there would be so many things to do…
Hotel Review; Island View Villa – Golden Beach, Thassos
It was a long journey from home that morning but when the taxi dropped us at our hotel in the dark, we just had this sense that we had struck gold with this one. We had definitely done our research for Thassos accommodation, but you never know – it’s amazing what an applied dose of…
