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What To Do On A Sea Day On A Viking Ocean Cruise
If you are wondering what to do on a sea day on a Viking Ocean Cruise, this guide will help you with tips and ideas how to have a great time on your cruise. On my recent cruise on board Viking Star from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale, there were five days at sea in the...
Best Things To Do In Rabat, Morocco
After the soulless concrete grey of Casablanca, it was a joy to arrive in the greener and more manicured city of Rabat, Morocco's capital. But not just joy but some relief, too. I had visited Rabat as part of a two-week group tour with Nomadic Tours, and at the end of...
Best National Parks In Botswana
Botswana is famous for its amazing wildlife and is considered to be one of the top places to go on a safari in Africa. I recently spent two weeks camping in Botswana in some of the country's best national parks and game reserves for game viewing. If this is your...
Camping in Botswana: Travel Independently or Tour with a Guide?
Are you thinking of going camping in Botswana but can’t decide whether to do this independently or travel with a local tour operator? This was my dilemma. I’m a solo traveller and love to travel independently, but I decided to go with a guide when it came to...
A Day Trip From Kasane, Botswana to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
On my recent trip to Botswana, I took a day trip from Kasane (where the incredible for wildlife spotting Chobe National Park is located) to Zimbabwe to see the extremely impressive Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is one of the world's seven natural wonders and a...
Flying Turkish Airlines? Long Layover at Istanbul Airport? See the City For Free!
Many airlines offer stopover programmes to make long layovers more interesting. When you book a flight that stops in an airline's main hub, you might have the chance to stay in that city for a few hours to a few nights without extra cost. Some airlines also...
Saint Emilion: A Day Trip From Bordeaux or Stay Overnight?
St Emilion is a very popular and easy-to-do day trip from Bordeaux. This small town, famous for its superb wines, is in the Aquitaine region of France (Nouvelle-Acquitaine), approximately 47 kilometres, or 28 miles from Bordeaux. It's only half an hour away by...
The Best Things to See and Do in Bordeaux
Is Bordeaux worth visiting? Yes, most definitely, it's an absolutely beautiful city. After a week of housesitting in Beziers and before starting my next housesit in Chabanais, I found myself with a few days to spare. Bordeaux was conveniently located halfway, making...
A Luxury Barge Cruise Along The Burgundy Canal
When our friends at European Waterways initially invited Jonathan and me for an incredible adventure—a luxury barge cruise in Burgundy- we couldn't contain our excitement. Jonathan had always harboured a dream of living aboard a barge, and having both previously...
See The Incredible Trompe-l’Oeil Frescoes In Beziers
If you love street art, you will really love the amazing frescos in Beziers. For a fun way to explore the town, pick up a map at the tourist office or download this one here and let yourself be guided through the city's historic centre by the many trompe-l'oeil...
Best Things To Do In Beziers, France
Béziers is a gorgeous city in the south of France, in the Occitanie region, and I was fortunate enough to spend a week house-sitting there and looking after two lovely cats. It is one of the oldest cities in France, and people have been living there since 575...
An Afternoon In Angouleme
Angoulême, a charming French city located 130 kilometres northeast of Bordeaux, made for a delightful stopover on my journey to a house-sit in the little town of Chabanais. Although I had only an afternoon and evening to spare, I seized the opportunity to discover the...
What To See In One Day In Cordoba, Spain
Córdoba is a lovely, walkable city with a rich history and culture, and it is a must-visit for anyone visiting the Andalucia region in Spain. And did you know that with four UNESCO world cultural heritage sites, Córdoba has more listed heritage sites than...
Is Genoa Worth Visiting? Most Definitely!
Known in Italian as "Genova", the lovely city of Genoa is the capital of Italy's Liguria region. Despite being Italy's sixth largest city, most visitors arriving in Genoa tend to bypass the city and all its highlights, moving on quickly to other destinations along the...
The Best Things To Do In Sestri Levante, Italy
Sestri Levante is a beautiful small town on Italy’s Ligurian coast. The resort of Sestri Levante, located roughly halfway between the more famous towns of Portofino and Cinque Terre on the Gulf of Tigullio, is one of those places that the Italians have managed...
One Day In Fes Morocco
Fes or Fez, once the capital of Morocco, is still considered to be the country’s cultural and spiritual centre. It’s hectic, busy, and noisy, but what a fascinating city to explore. One day in Fes will give you enough time to explore the wonderfully chaotic...
One Day In Chefchaouen, Morocco’s Beautiful Blue City
Chefchaouen, the “blue pearl of Morocco,” is a small town in northwest Morocco, in the Rif Mountains. It’s known for its charming blue-washed buildings. The name Chefchaouen means ‘Look at the horns”- a reference to the twin mountain peaks that tower over this...
Visiting Atlas Studios In Ouarzazate -The Hollywood Of Morocco
Located on the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs, Ouarzazate is the location for Atlas Studios, Morocco’s desert-based Hollywood. Atlas Studios, located just outside the centre of Ouarzazate, has been churning out Hollywood blockbusters since 1983. More than 200 movies have been...
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...