Europe Without the Elbowing: Hidden Gems for Crowd-Free Escapes
Europe doesn’t have to be a queue for the Mona Lisa or a sweaty hike to the Parthenon behind 400 cruise-goers. It can still surprise you. It can still be slow, soulful, and unspoiled.
How To Prepare For A Long Cruise Ship Journey
Pexels – CC0 License Photo by Sơn Bờm One of the main appeals of heading on a long cruise ship vacation is that everything is taken care of for you. For example, many of the meals in some of the restaurants will be included in an all-inclusive package. You don’t have to worry about cleaning … Continued
Making Waves on the Waterways of Europe
A tour of Europe with a twist: on it’s rivers and canals. The thought of a European river cruise tour never really crossed my mind before, but it looks like an incredible way to see Europe from a different perspective. The first image that came to mind of a boat tour was of … Continued
A Weekend Break in Dorset
Dorset is one of England’s most charming counties, located on the South Coast of England, it is a perfect destination for a weekend or even weeklong break. There’s no shortage of things to do, but a car would be recommended to get the best out of Dorset. Top of the list has to be … Continued
A Short Break to Cyprus
Cyprus is a fascinating destination that despite it’s small size, has an abundance of activities and things to see. It’s long, rich history has helped shape it’s landscape over the centuries so that ruins and buildings can still be seen to this day, coexisting harmoniously with modern day Cyprus. The third largest island in the … Continued
Reasons to Spend This Christmas Season in Istanbul
Istanbul is probably not on the forefront of many peoples mind when it comes to a Christmas vacation destination, but give this post a read and I might just convince you otherwise. Despite not celebrating the Christmas holiday itself, Istanbul is still more than alive for the festive period. There’ll be decorations, … Continued
Exploring the English County of Kent
Kent, or The Garden of England as it’s known, is the most South-Easterly county in England. As the nickname implies, it boasts a stunning, lush landscape full of orchards and green fields. It’s not party central but if you’re like the majority of people, you’ll want to actually relax and de-stress on your well earned break … Continued
Healthy Habits on the Road
Backpacking around the globe is a tough job but someone’s gotta do it. On a slightly more serious note however, I find it is super easy to fall into bad habits while travelling, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Staying in a small hostel in the middle of say, Bangkok, is not very conducive … Continued
Money money money (for Trips)
We’ve all been there: returning home from your trip, back into the office Monday morning and a wave of reality slaps you right in the face. The next trip seems so far away and you’ve spent all the savings for the last trip. Back to square one. Don’t panic, breathe. Let’s get a plan to … Continued
The Family Friendly Mississippi Gulf Coast – Don’t Miss Out!
Family travel can be a difficult one to get right. Will there be enough activities for the kids or will you be facing a mutiny half way through the vacation? Well , one location tried and trusted is the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Made up of the three counties of Hancock, Harrison and Jackson, it is … Continued