If Midsummer on Sweden isn’t on your bucket list… it should be! But forget the maypoles and floral crowns, for those of us who prefer their solstice with a ray of activity and a dose of off-grid adventure that won’t cost the earth, I’ve discovered the perfect Scandinavia summer experience. The Canoe Trip by Travelbase […]
08
Jun
Jun
“Can you believe this place is older than Stonehenge?”, whispers our trusty guide, Steve. “It pre-dates it by almost 1000 years”, he adds reverently, laying his hands gently on the huge stone next to him, “so you’re standing on incredibly ancient and sacred land”. Where I’m standing is a glorious green field in Wiltshire. Behind […]
20
May
May
It’s hard to miss the London Eye when you’re exploring London! At a whopping 135m tall, this giant observation wheel sits right on the South Bank of the River Thames and offers one of the best views of the capital. Opened in 2000 as a temporary structure (spoiler: it wasn’t that temporary!) the London Eye […]
Eastern Europe, Europe, LITHUANIA
Lithuania’s Superb Spa Towns: Europe’s Underrated Wellness Destination
18
May
May
“You’ll find yourself yawning a lot,” says Ruta Kapacinskaite from the Birstonas tourism board, whose just welcomed us to thus Lithuanian spa town. “It’s because there’s so much oxygen here”, she goes on to explain, “the forest all around us, the lack of pollution, it’s means the atmosphere of Birstonas is super clean.” “In fact,” […]
06
May
May
According to the Polish proverb “W marcu jak w garncu”, March in this country is a mixing pot. As our Krakow walking tour guide explains, it’s a month that involves a little bit of everything – especially when it comes to the weather. Standing in the blue skied Old Town of this Polish city, spring […]
16
Apr
Apr
Do you sometimes imagine yourself as the protagonist in a thrilling story? Perhaps stepping into Hercule Poirot’s shoes during his meticulous investigation in Agatha Christie’s classic “Death on the Nile,” or living the glamorous espionage of James Bond’s “The Spy Who Loved Me?” Then you must actually be dreaming of the majestic Nile in Egypt, […]
09
Apr
Apr
If you’re planning a city break in Sheffield, and not quite sure what to expect from one of the UK’s most overlooked cities, look no further! Tucked away in South Yorkshire, this former steel city isn’t usually the first place that comes to mind when seeking a UK city break destination. But after just 48 […]
Europe, SWITZERLAND, Western Europe
Hopping Onboard & Ticking Off: Bucket List Beauty on the Bernina Express
07
Apr
Apr
It had been a very last minute decision. After all, must people plan their Bernina Express journey months in advance. And sensibly so, because as soon as tickets are released for this world-famous scenic train ride, they sell out, and fast! But luck of the travel blogger must have been with me, as much […]
03
Apr
Apr
There’s something effortlessly romantic about gliding through the Swiss Alps scenery that is hard to put into words. Crested mountain peaks peer down on flowing glaciers, as historic viaducts slide past in a glorious spectacle that feel like something out of a movie. And if you ask me, that’s what travel is all about! The […]
02
Apr
Apr
The first things that surprises about Chur is the name. A small city found at the foot of the Swiss Alps, Chur is actually pronounced “Kour” if you’re up to speed on your standard German dialect. Confusing enough for a monoglot like me, but add in the local Grisonian German dialect, and suddenly the town […]