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Is Thessaloniki Worth Visiting?
Is Thessaloniki worth visiting? Well, if you love good food, enjoy history, love shopping and great nightlife, then yes, Thessaloniki is well worth visiting. Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city and is located in Central Macedonia on the Thermaic Gulf of the...
Really Easy Day Trips By Train Around The Loire Valley From Tours, France
Tours Thanks to its central location and excellent train connections to the nearby towns, Tours makes an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley and discover the chateaux of Loire. But not only is it a great base, the town of Tours itself is also beautiful...
9 Beautiful Towns And Villages In Umbria Italy
Umbria, the green heart of Italy, with undulating hills, vineyards, and fertile landscapes, interspersed with picturesque hill towns and villages, is a wonderful region to explore. Add in some of Italy’s finest wines and delicious foods, and you’ll understand...
Chasing The Northern Lights In Tromsø
Seeing the Northern Lights has always been on top of my bucket list, and now was finally my chance to hopefully see them. Captivated by incredible photos online, I couldn’t wait to see the aurora for myself, but Mother Nature was not cooperating. A thick cloud covered...
The Sami And Reindeer Experience In Tromsø
The Sami and reindeer experience was very much a highlight of my time in Tromsø. Seeing reindeer close-up, feeding them and learning about Sami culture and traditions was wonderful and fascinating. Usually, reindeer sledging is included in this tour, but it was...
Why December Is The Perfect Time For A City Break In Bergen
The city of Bergen is located on Norway's west coast, in the heart of the fjords. It's both a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture. And yes, it's a wonderful city to visit in winter. Visit Bergen in December to experience the Christmas...
Discover Spello: A Gorgeous Hill Town In Umbria, Italy
Spello is a stunningly picturesque Umbrian town located at the foot of Mount Subasio in the Valle Umbra, less than ten minutes by train from the more well-known town of Assisi. The town is small and can easily be seen in a day, but it’s a lovely place to linger for a...
Achill Island – A Wonderful Day Trip From Westport Or Galway, Ireland
A day trip to Achill Island, Ireland's largest island, is a must when visiting the island's west coast. Located in County Mayo, Achill Island is easily accessible from the mainland via a 740 ft (approx 220 meters) swing bridge. It's home to hundreds of sheep, gorgeous...
A Day Trip From Galway To Inishmore, Aran Islands
Inishmore, one of the three stunning islands that make up the Aran Islands, is located off Ireland’s west coast in Galway Bay, and makes for a great day trip from Galway. Also written as Inis Mor, Inishmore meaning the big island, is the largest of the three...
From Dublin To West Coast Ireland With Choice Touring by Globus
Are you considering a trip from Dublin to West Coast Ireland? Are you more used to travelling independently but wish someone else would take care of all the travel arrangements and planning for once, so you could just sit back and enjoy the adventure? I know I...
The Best Things To Do In Cefalu, Sicily
The lovely town of Cefalù on Sicily’s northern coast is an easy day trip from Palermo - only forty-five minutes away by train. But if you have time, it is really worth spending a night or two there. It’s a beautiful place to relax, to explore the old town at...
23 Amazing Highlights Of Namibia
So many Namibia highlights - where to begin? From fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities both inland and coastal, stunning landscapes, German colonial cities, and the world’s highest sand dune - these are just a few of the many highlights that Namibia has to offer....
Top Tips For Camping in Namibia
Thinking Of Going Camping In Namibia In Winter? I recently spent 16 days on a full participation camping trip in Namibia with Africa’s Best Adventures, and I loved every minute. (By the way, probably worth mentioning at this stage that this is NOT a...
Diary Of A Solo Traveller On A Viking Ocean Cruise From Barcelona To Rome
When the lovely folks at Viking invited me on a Viking ocean cruise from Barcelona to Rome, of course, I said yes. Then the panic set in. I hate being on water, I can't swim, and I've seen the movie Titanic too many times. I know what could happen. A few years...
Is A Viking Ocean Cruise Right For You?
A few years ago, Jonathan and I took a two-week river cruise with Viking from Budapest to Amsterdam, and we loved it. So, when Viking very kindly invited me on an ocean cruise onboard the Viking Sky from Barcelona to Rome - well, I wasn't going to say no, even though...
The Best Things To Do In Sighnaghi, Georgia’s Wine Region
Sighnaghi is a charming little town in Georgia’s Kakheti region, an area famous for its wine. Almost three-quarters of the country’s wine grapes are grown in this part of Georgia. This lovely town is also known as the ‘City of Love’, because couples can choose to get...
Fun Things To Do In And On The Way To Kazbegi (Stepantsminda)Georgia
Where is Kazbegi? Kazbegi is located in the far north of Georgia, about 12 kilometres from the Russian border and 155 kilometres north of Tbilisi. It takes around three to four hours from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Highway to reach Kazbegi, subject to...
Top Things To See And Do In And Around Old Town Tbilisi Georgia
Overlooked by the Narikala Fortress, the Old Town of Tbilisi (also known as Kala) is a magnificent labyrinth of narrow winding streets, balconied houses, leafy squares, tiny shops, cutesy coffee shops and fabulous restaurants. Balconied Houses In Old Town...
What To See And Do In And Around Kutaisi, Georgia
Kutaisi, the second-largest city in Georgia after Tbilisi, is located in the mid-west of the country in the Imereti Region. Georgia and its neighbouring countries - Russia to the north, Armenia and Turkey to the south and Azerbaijan to the east are part of the...
How To Spend One Full Day In Bologna
One Day In Bologna Bologna, located in northern Italy, is the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region. It's located less than an hour inland from Italy's east coast and roughly halfway between Milan and Florence. An old university city, Bologna, with its...
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Jon & Sarah
It seemed almost inevitable that we, Jonathan and Sarah, would one day meet: two independent travellers from different corners of the globe, we shared a bond that many travellers experience, a mutual love of adventure and a belief that the planet is a better place when people leave their comfort zones and discover new lands and cultures. So, when our paths finally