Iceland is one of those locations in the world where no matter which way you turn there is another dramatic landscape to try and comprehend. There are a seemingly endless list of mountains, glaciers and waterfalls to visit however one[…]
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Staying At The Independent Hotel In Rome
We recently headed out to Rome for a 4 night city break and after the usual deliberation over where to stay we settled on booking the Independent Hotel on a bed and breakfast basis. Hotel location The hotel is located[…]
A Natural Wonder Of Iceland – The Gullfoss Waterfall
There’s something incredibly alluring about waterfalls isn’t there? Perhaps it’s the size of them? The force of the water? Maybe even how the waterfall sits within its surroundings? Whatever the draw you can all but guarantee that if there’s one[…]
Standing In Awe Of The Historic Pantheon In Rome
When heading to Rome for a city break there are a number of ‘must see’ destinations within the city and The Pantheon is certainly one of them. Completed by Emperor Hadrian around 126 AD The Pantheon originated as a Roman[…]
Hiking To The Sólheimajökull Glacier In Iceland
When in Iceland there are a number of things that you can expect to see with ice, mountains and volcanoes being the obvious choices. Combine them all together on your itinerary however and in Iceland you will be on your[…]
Visiting Cefalù: The Gem Of Sicily
Sicily, Italy’s stunning southern island is a paradise for all types of traveller. Whether you are looking for white sandy beaches with turquoise waters, adventure and active volcanoes, historical landmarks, beautiful nature or bustling cities and local street markets –[…]
A Day Visit To Blenheim Palace & Gardens In Oxfordshire
There are many things that the UK is good at, pomp and ceremony certainly spring to mind, however something which we Brits are especially proud of are the historic and beautiful stately homes and gardens that are scattered across the[…]
7 Things To See & Do In Main Square, Krakow
Krakow is one of those European cities where you don’t need to venture too far in any particular direction to discover a point of interest or something historic. The city is swimming in history that relates to both its Jewish[…]
Stepping Back In Time With A Visit To The Colosseum
When you think of Rome there are a number of things that come to mind. Above everything however is of course the globally recognised Colosseum. During our recent city break to Rome we explored the entire city but without a[…]
Walking Between The North American And Eurasian Tectonic Plates At Thingvellir In Iceland
Iceland really is a country of two halves. It is of course the famous land of fire and ice due to its conflict of volcanoes and glaciers however the real story of its two halves sits with its tectonic makeup[…]