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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...
Cesky Krumlov – Day Trip From Prague Or Stay Overnight?
Cesky Krumlov, a town that looks like it’s stepped straight out of a fairytale, is found in the south Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, just north of the border with Austria. It’s 172 km (107 miles) south of Prague and 24 km (15 miles) southwest of Ceské...
How To Spend One Full Day (and a little bit) In Milan
Milan in northern Italy is one of Europe’s most underrated cities. Many visitors arriving at Milan Airport are just passing through, on their way to the Italian lakes, mountains, or prettier cities like Verona or Venice. Known for finance, fashion and industry, when I...
Varenna- The Perfect Base For Exploring Lake Como
After a fabulous few days hiking in the Italian Dolomites, it was time to head to the lakes. Varenna, located on Lake Como's eastern shore, was to be my base for the next three nights - a gorgeous, picturesque village with cobbled streets, pretty churches,...
Why You Should Visit Ferrara – An Easy Day Trip From Bologna
After taking a one-week intensive Italian course in beautiful Florence, I headed off to Bologna, the culinary capital of Italy, to practice my Italian and eat loads of delicious food. In Bologna, the guesthouse owner told me that I couldn't possibly visit this...
What To See And Do In And Around Trapani, Sicily
After a couple of days exploring the ancient temples around Agrigento, I set off by bus for a three-hour journey to the lovely port town of Trapani. Trapani is located beneath Mount Erice between the Mediterranean and the Ionian Sea on Sicily’s northwest coast....
A Visit To Montreux And Chillon Castle
Montreux, nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva with a stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps, is a lovely place to visit and a really easy day trip to do from Lausanne. As I was house sitting nearby for two gorgeous cats, I thought I’d sneak out and pay a visit. ...
Gruyeres – The Perfect Day Trip From Lausanne
Gruyères, voted as one of the “Best Tourism Villages” by the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) in 2021, is a cutesy medieval town in the Fribourg canton of Switzerland. It’s famous for its cheese bearing the same name. Being a massive cheese fan and looking for an easy...
Visit Vevey -Famous For Charlie Chaplin And A Giant Fork
Vevey is a town in French-speaking Switzerland in the canton of Vaud. It's located on Lake Geneva's north shore and is a lovely, easy to do day trip from Lausanne. Nestlé, founded in 1867, has its headquarters based in Vevey. And Vevey was also home to Charlie...
Visiting Agrigento And The Valley Of Temples, Sicily
Most visitors to Agrigento in southern Sicily come to visit the impressive Valley of the Temples on a day trip and then move on. But honestly, it’s really worth staying in Agrigento old town for at least one night. I stayed two because that’s just how I roll....
Ortisei Italy – A Great Base For Exploring The Dolomites
After spending a few days exploring the lovely city of Verona, it was time to head up to the mountains. My base for the next four nights was Ortisei, Italy in the heart of stunning Val Gardena in the Dolomites, an easy train journey from Verona to...
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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