Sitting at home on a rainy Sunday morning, it’s difficult to comprehend that just three weeks ago I was enjoying the sunny 26 degree climate of Ibiza. Just a two hour flight from the UK, Ibiza is the smallest of the Balearic Islands and is an ideal destination for last minute holidays and an escape from the British autumn. Continue reading
Or not, as it turned out. We flew into Schiphol airport during a deluge of monsoon rains and thunderstorms. The weather was so bad the airport had to temporarily switch off the electricity, meaning we were waiting on the runway for half an hour until the plane had permission to approach the terminal. This wasn’t … Continue reading
I visited Paris for a few days over the summer, and found an amazing city with no shortage of famous sights, historical buildings, and great food. Continue reading
I spent the day in Bristol recently and discovered a huge variety of things to do. There are activities to suit all tastes and budgets, including historic sights, shopping, shows and gardens. Many museums offer free admission and cover a variety of subjects, and science centres such as @Bristol are very entertaining for children. Here … Continue reading
Visiting Dublin on a hen weekend might not seem the ideal opportunity to sample the culture of Ireland’s capital, however the city offers a surprising amount of sightseeing and history all within close proximity. Continue reading
The UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath is renowned worldwide for both its historical and literary past. The city was originally built by the Romans around 2000 years ago and remains one of the best preserved examples of Roman construction in the world. Continue reading
Spending the Easter break in France is a very popular choice for British travellers. With a variety of transport links departing regularly from across the UK, France is easily accessible and can be a cheap and simple option for those wanting a few days away. Continue reading
Part of the epic Greek archipelago, the island of Symi is one of the lesser known destinations for travellers. Within the Dodecanese islands, Symi is situated off the northern coast of Rhodes, close to the Turkish mainland. Symi is unique in both its customs and architecture; the obvious neo-classical influences are in contrast to the … Continue reading
There’s something strange about being a tourist in your own country. There’s something even stranger about listening to travellers rave about landmarks that you’ve been used to seeing for years. This is the situation I found myself in on a recent trip to London; I was there to meet a friend visiting Europe from Australia, … Continue reading
Most guidebooks and travel companies warn against Rome in August as the heat is intense and it is impossible to avoid the long hours of sunlight. A recurring theme within travel literature states that even Romans cannot handle the city in the summer, with many of them closing shops and businesses and departing to coastal … Continue reading
A Dingo Ate My Jandal 