2 of Spain’s best destinations, the wonderful cities of Barcelona and Seville are both must-see’s on any itinerary in this country but are, annoyingly, at pretty much opposite ends of the country. Tucked along the Mediterranean coast towards the northeast of Spain, Barcelona is wonderfully placed if you’re coming overland from France, or even Italy, […]
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There’s no question Ronda’s famous bridge – el Puente Nuevo – is the reason most people head to this gorgeous Andalusian town in southern Spain. It is, after all, one of the region’s icons and an absolutely splendid feat of architecture set in stunning surrounds. I’m very glad to confirm it was certainly one of […]
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If you’re touring Andalusia in Southern Spain then trust me, you cannot miss Ronda. Almost everyone who visits this wonderful region heads to Granada, Seville and Malaga, but not everyone learns about what a gem Ronda is and why they really shouldn’t miss this spot! Thankfully, I was tipped off by a good friend who […]
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There’s no question one of the reasons I enjoyed my time in Mallorca so much was down to the fact I stayed in an incredible Airbnb! Located in the northwest of the island, it took over 15 minutes from the main road to reach this deserted spot down a dirt track. Surrounded by mountains and […]
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I’m not going to keep on here, because somehow I feel I’m preaching to the converted now, but once again let me briefly reiterate Mallorca is not what you expect! At least, it’s not what I expected. Images of lobster-red, beer-swilling Europeans on package holidays be gone! And instead, please usher in upbeat cycling enthusiasts […]
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If you’re looking for the best things to do in Palma, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Before visiting Mallorca, I’ll admit I mainly associated the island with beach resorts and package holidays. But after travelling there myself, I quickly realised Mallorca has so much more to offer, and nowhere showcased that better than Palma, the […]
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Well! Had it not been for my trip to this Balearic island in September, I certainly would not have been writing this post! In fact, I certainly would not even be recommending going to Mallorca, such was my view of this Spanish isle. But I have to say, the trip I just enjoyed to this […]
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Before I travelled to Mallorca, I honestly thought it was only a place for package tourists and badly sunburnt brits abroad! Admittedly, this might be due to an opinion formed during my childhood holidays there in the early nineties, but nevertheless, I certainly wasn’t aware of how great Mallorca was for independent tourists. I knew […]
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If there’s one historic city you need to visit in the north of England, it has to be York! Yes Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle all have selling points too (not least their cultural vibrancy) but, if you’re after quaint cobbled charm and a good dollop of Viking history on the side, then it has […]
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Well I think it’s fair to say that the cat is well and truly out the bag! Yes when it comes to Canterbury, it’s no longer a secret that this spot is THE alternative to a Cambridge or Oxford excursion. Rivalling these 2 greats when it comes to historic charm, cathedrals and colleges, famous residents, […]