If you are heading down to Porthleven in Cornwall for a short break this year there’s one thing you can be sure to be spoilt with – fantastic tasting, fresh food. Just a stone’s throw away from St Ives, Porthleven[…]
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10 Best Hotels in Barcelona
Barcelona offers a lot to holidaymakers due to its mix of culture, sun, history, great food and top nightlife. During your visit to this incredible city be sure to stay somewhere that you’ll be wanting to head back to year[…]
Standing On Reynisfjara Beach’s Black Sand At Vik In Iceland
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[…]
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[…]
Watching The Stunning Sunset In Santorini
Santorini is well known for being one of the top places to visit before you die and for good reason. Not only does the island offer something different due to it being a volcano, the views across the caldera and[…]
Paris, The Most Romantic City In The World?
I often sit quietly with my thoughts on an evening or day dream through 2 hour long monotonous meetings at work about travel. And this leads to an internal debate with more questions presented than answers – initial questions lead[…]
Climbing The Lesser Town Bridge Tower In Prague For A Bird’s Eye View Of The City
If you’re heading to Prague this year one thing that you’re almost certainly going to do is visit Charles Bridge which spans the Czech Republic’s Vltava River. With 30 religious statues lining the sides of the bridge it is recognised[…]
Wandering Through The Bluebell Wood In Ashridge
The UK may rain nearly everyday of the year and the people may complain about it even more frequently than that however with the British countryside being plastered in natural beauty, when the sun does come out it really does[…]
Climbing The Iconic Spanish Steps In Rome
Rome is one of those European cities where it seems that no matter how many days you spend here there is always something new to discover. Every street presents another ruin, historic monument or religious building that leaves you in[…]
Seeing How The Other Half Lived At Chatsworth House & Gardens
The UK is teaming with history and culture and as a British citizen it’s often very easy to forget the beauty that exists right on your doorstep. The temptation to travel the world and see other overseas towns and cities[…]
Visiting Prague’s Astronomical Clock
Heading away from home on a city break brings with it a number of known eventualities. Expensive meals out in the evening, long days of cramming as much touristing in as possible, an obligatory falling out with your travel companion(s)[…]
Visiting The Sun Voyager Viking Boat Sculpture in Reykjavik
In recent years the lure of Reykjavik in Iceland as a travel destination has grown. Not because it has become cheaper (it’s still incredibly expensive here), but largely down to Iceland entering popular culture through shows like Game of Thrones[…]