It’s not often that a tall couple enjoys staying in a small space! At 6”4 and 5”10 (+ a 30kg dog), it’s definitely fair to say we qualify as a tall trio! So if truth be told, it’s got to be a pretty amazing small space for us to enjoy a comfortable break. Brilliantly, our […]
Tag Archives: Accommodation
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Dec
Dec
Located in the British Channel and the largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey has long been a popular travel location given its glorious beaches, beautiful rural countryside and family-friendly vibe catering for any tourist type! But with a vast array of accommodation on offer, from the budget to boutique, it can be tricky finding the […]
Europe, NETHERLANDS, Western Europe
Weekend Away in the Dutch Capital? Hilton Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Hotel Hits the Spot!
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Dec
Dec
I’ve decided, hauling heavy bags around city centres is hugely overrated! Perhaps it’s because I live in London, and seem to spend my life lugging heavy bags around this city (it kinda goes with the travel blogger territory I suppose), perhaps it’s because I’ve just celebrated my 40th birthday and mid-life has struck, or perhaps […]
12
Dec
Dec
If you’re wondering where to stay in Tallinn, then I’m going to bring you the best options, for all budgets, across Estonia’s capital right here in this article. No matter whether you want to stay in the centre of the historic Old Town in a boutique luxury hotel, or in a trendy container hotel in […]
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Nov
Nov
Sometimes you’ve got to stand back from something to get the best perspective on it. Close up, the impression just isn’t clear enough. So standing in the Estonian forest, some distance back, the gorgeous scene of the low impact mirror houses, dotted among the pine trees, really did set the scene for a fantastic getaway. […]
13
Nov
Nov
It’s one heck of a tough bill (or should I say bull?) to live up to isn’t it? After all, the words organic, radical and ethical are not served or consumed lightly these days. With more and more of us keen to ask questions about where our travel products, food and services come from, as […]
02
Nov
Nov
It’s not often I feel at home in a 5* all-inclusive resort! Not that I did stay on an all-inclusive basis at the Pine Cliffs Resort in the Algarve, but the point is, that you I could have. For this is certainly the sort of place that offers it. Along with yoga retreats, wellness centre, […]
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Oct
Oct
It might come across as a bit of a Big World Small Pockets anomaly to be listing my top 5* Sri Lanka hotel favs, but sometimes we’ve all got to push the boat out y’know! And that’s particularly true in Sri Lanka, where good value travel means many of us budget travellers can afford to […]
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Jun
Jun
If you’re looking to experience the bouji side of Tenerife, then can I kindly point you in the direction of the GF Victoria! This super swanky, ultra modern, expansive property is one of the latest top hotels to grace the fancy Costa Adeje strip in the south of the island… and it’s certainly upped the […]
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Mar
Mar
Looking for somewhere to stay in Sierra Leone’s capital? Then here are the best Freetown hotels! Almost everyone travelling in this West African country will spend at least a bit of time in Freetown, so knowing the best places to bed down, in advance of your arrival, can really help you to relax here. After […]