Let’s face it, we are living through some strange times at the moment. What’s more the things many of us turn to for alleviating stress, namely holidays and travel, are suddenly not available to us. We can’t lift the lockdown but we can offer you a list of cool and quirky travel shows to watch…
10 of the best underrated beauty spots in Europe
Europe, with its sun-soaked beaches and gorgeous historical cities is always going to be a holiday favourite. Although the continent is also filled with beautiful places that don’t get to bask in the spotlight, but still make a superb trip destination. Here are some of our favourite underrated beauty spots to keep in mind for your summer holiday in 2014…
20 of the most beautiful places to visit in Bulgaria
I think it’s quite amazing that Bulgaria is still considered to be off the beaten track for Western tourists, because the country has a bit of everything, and all at very affordable prices. The Mountain slopes of Bansko and Pomporovo attract skiers in the winter and the Black Sea beaches draw the crowds in the summer months….
Top 20 cool and unusual hotels in Copenhagen 2020
Denmark’s cool capital has come a long way since it’s humble beginnings as a fishing village in the 10th century. Now it is considered by many as the gem of Scandinavia, wowing visitors with its clean design and simple architectural lines as well….
Top 20 cool and unusual hotels in Austin 2020
Austin is by far the hip, creative jewel in the Texan crown, unlike its sister cities Dallas and Houston it is an offbeat haven for free-thinkers and musicians, in fact, it hails itself as the Live Music Capital of the World. Well-known roots, country, blues, and bluegrass festivals such as South by Southwest and Austin…
Top 20 cool and unusual hotels in Portland 2020
Ah, Portland! One of my favourite places in the USA! When I visited early last year I had the sensation I may just have found my spiritual home. Small and compact, not too far from the beautiful Oregon coastline, Portland epitomises everything which is good about the hipster scene….
Top 10 of Europe’s most magical Christmas destinations
Sick of the usual Christmas re-runs and tepid turkey hangover? Here is a list of our collective favourite angelic advent destinations that we promise will put the magic back in to Yuletide for even the most stubborn of Christmas Grinches, all you have to do now is find that last minute deal and book…
50 unusual ways to volunteer abroad
Everyone knows volunteering is good for the soul, if you fancy volunteering in projects that are just a little bit different here are 50 unusual ways to volunteer abroad… 1.Volunteer in an off the beaten track country Get well and truly off the beaten track and volunteer in unrecognised countries around the world. Ever heard…
Top 15 of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations
Looking for destinations to fuel your wanderlust? Then look no further, from otherworldly bamboo forests to glow-in-the-dark Australian lakes, here are 15 aspirational (and truly jaw-dropping) travel destinations to add to your bucket list… The Antarctic Peninsula Regarded by many visitors as being one of the most beautiful places on earth, visit the northernmost tip…
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Lanzarote
Due to its long stretches of sandy beaches, balmy all year-round temperatures, palm-filled resorts and close proximity to Europe, there’s no doubting Lanzarote’s eternal popularity with holidaymakers. Although it’s also an extraordinary place in its own right with 300 volcanic cones, vast black lava fields and almost otherworldly landscapes that it’s actually a protected UNESCO…