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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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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)[…]
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[…]
The Trevi Fountain in Rome is one of the world’s best known and most beautifully constructed fountains. There certainly aren’t many others that you could so readily talk about if asked to name one… other than maybe those dancing ones[…]
Prague is one of those historic European cities where there are so many things to see and do that you could easily spend 4 nights there for a city break. Whether travelling solo, as a couple, with friends or as[…]
If you’re heading to Iceland/Reykjavik this year, chances are you only have one thing on your mind – the phenomenon that is the Aurora aka the Northern Lights. It’s the most obvious and most in demand excursion that everyone who[…]
Heading to Reykjavik is something we had been planning to do for many years and having finally decided to make the 3 hour trip from the UK we booked ourselves a stay at the beautifully modern Skuggi Hotel. Booking.com Double[…]
Whilst visiting Krakow in Poland you will discover that there is a little piece of history to be found down every road in the city. The places to visit relating to the city’s long-standing Jewish history is seemingly endless however[…]
The Golden Circle in Iceland is a popular tourist route covering around 200 miles. As the name suggests, it’s a circular route that starts from Reykjavik in south west Iceland that takes you inland around 70 miles. Whilst in Iceland[…]
Staying in any European city typically means 2 things – finding things to do and finding great places to eat. It can often feel like there’s an overwhelming choose of restaurants to choose from and Krakow in Poland is no[…]
The Eiffel Tower, The Statue of Liberty, The Colloseum, every city has an iconic building that people recognise it by whether through historical means or modern design and Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik is no different. Designed by Guðjón Samúelsson in 1937[…]
Heading to Iceland presents a number of challenges ranging from what time of the year to visit to what is going to be affordable once there. One thing is for sure however and that it that whatever you choose to[…]
You simply can’t visit Iceland without experiencing the geothermal power of the country and there’s no better way to do so than to visit one of the hot springs. Being a volcanic country there is no shortage of hot springs[…]