The large country nestled in what was once known as Eastern Europe, Ukraine is still an under-the-radar travel destination rich in tradition and beautiful sights. Lviv is one of those beautiful gems – a city in western Ukraine with gorgeous architecture and its moments of glory as a part of Austrian-Hungarian empire, our guest blogger,…
Beautiful Greek Islands where you can explore historical sites
You will hardly find a better place to travel back in time than Greece. Not only do the Greek islands come in all shapes and sizes but they also hide tremendously rich cultural heritage that’s hard to find anywhere else in the world. Although there are significant monuments and remnants of the antique times on…
Travel advice – how to get an e-Visa for Turkey
The Turkish government changed the rules for obtaining tourist visas back in 2013. Here’s a guide to ensuring you get to see this beautiful country legally…
12 of the most beautiful places to visit in the Azores
Nine glorious and distinct islands make up the Azores – a stunning archipelago in the mid-Atlantic an autonomous region of Portugal which is sometimes known as the Hawaii of the mid-Atlantic. Each of these islands has their own character, culture and charm and unique scenery including volcanic landscapes, green pastures, unusual crater lakes and hedgerows…
11 beautiful European cities to visit by train
Europe is where history mingles with modern flair and it’s also a place where you’ll see some of the most beautiful cities in the world. I personally think one of the best ways is to explore Europe is by rail…
Under-the-radar places to visit in Lisbon for travel snobs
The capital of Portugal is bristling with world-famous landmarks that draw millions of tourists like a magnet. But Lisbon also has a beautiful non-touristy side that teems with hidden gems and vivid experiences lying in wait just around the corner. Here are some of the best under-the-radar places to visit in Lisbon that would please…
St Nectans Glen, Cornwall – England’s beautiful hidden gem
St Nectans Glen is a nature reserve in Tintagel, Cornwall which I had the pleasure of visiting in February 2018. This area of magnificent beauty left its impression upon me and now I hold special memories of my time there, which I’ll never forget. I’ve never experienced a place with so much positive energy that…
The journey is the destination – a day at sea on board the Crown Princess
If you’ve read my other posts about cruising the Mediterranean and the things you need to know beforehand, hopefully, you’ll be getting excited about boarding the ship for the first time. A lot of people (myself included before I did my first cruise) make the assumption that there isn’t much to do onboard and that…
10 beautiful places to visit in Mallorca and Tenerife
Beloved by many a Brit, Spain is one of a few countries that boast beauty, endless sunshine, fine cuisine and a vibrant culture. One of the highlights of the country is the abundance of sun-soaked islands settled far and wide in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, each with a unique nature, history, and…
Discovering Santorini – the seductive island
One of the world’s most beautiful places, Santorini is an increasingly popular travel destination. Our guest blogger Tanu from www.footinstincts.com fell for its captivating charms… She was beauty and seduction intertwined. A gale of delight from the divine. That’s how I felt about this beautiful little Greek island of Santorini. It’s implausible, to not be smitten, by its mystical…