Spain, Portugal, Malta and Greece (and their islands) make up some of the most popular destinations in Europe. Want to eschew the normal ‘Brits abroad’ holiday but still want to visit these beautiful countries? From a Portuguese coastal gem to an under-the-radar Greek island, here are the quieter and more discerning alternative resorts to opt for…
Top 12 cool and unusual places to visit in London
So you’ve seen all the major tourist attractions and now the crowds are starting to grate, so head off the UK capital’s well-trodden paths and unearth some of the quirkier gems instead. Around many a corner in London lies plenty of ultra-trendy hotels to stay at and cultish, offbeat and ultra-hip places to discover if…
7 reasons to explore cultural Cochin, Southwest India
Perched on the tip of India’s southern coast, the city of Cochin has watched the rise and fall of empires passing along the spice route for centuries. From the Arabic and Portuguese traders travelling in the 15th century, the Dutch invasion of the 1650’s and her union to the British in the years of the…
How to spend 48 hours in Athens for travel snobs
Athens, Greece’s ancient and storied capital city, stands as each a ruin, relic, and reminder of what great travel is to astute explorers. The cradle of Western Civilization, Athens is one of those rare behemoths of bucket list destinations that contains it all – art, history, beautiful weather, food, and generous people. Yet, Athens is…
Beautiful reasons why you visit Northumberland, UK this summer
With the weather getting warmer and summer fast approaching, it’s time to start planning your summer holiday. That brings with it a whole host of decisions to be made, none more so important than the destination. But why complicate things? Rather than spend hours giving yourself a headache about where to go, make it simple….
5 of my favourite neighbourhoods in Montreal
This time last year I spent an extraordinary seven days in Québec province’s largest city for the 150th anniversary of Canada. I was charmed and captivated by the Montreal’s joie de vivre and unrestrained love for the arts, festivals, all things creative as well as their unique outlook on life. Destination Canada asked me to reflect on my…
Preparing for my dog-friendly France Road Trip 2018 (with FREEDOME)
With a quarter of British households now owning dogs it’s unsurprising the demand for pet-friendly trips is now on the rise. From the slightly bonkers dog yoga to luxury pet hotels, our love for our furry friends is very well documented so it’s no wonder so many people don’t want to leave home without them….
7 ways to have a travel snob-worthy break in Majorca
With nearly 10 million visitors per year, Majorca is one of the most popular holiday resorts in Europe. Most visitors come from Germany, the UK, Spain and the Nordic countries, and they have plenty of good reasons to visit the Spanish Island, again and again – miles and miles of idyllic beaches surrounded by turquoise…
Inspired by the new Guernsey Movie? 8 beautiful reasons why you should visit Guernsey
The second largest island in Channel Islands – an archipelago in the English Channel just off the coast of Normandy, France – Guernsey is a self-governing British Crown dependency. With a total area of 71 square kilometres and 46 kilometres of beautiful coastline, the island is known for its pristine and unspoilt natural scenery, welcoming…
7 beautifully convincing reasons why Belize should be your next destination
Perched on the eastern coast of Central America, with beautiful Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense lush jungle to the west, Belize’s is slowly rising through the ranks to become a must-see destination for independent travellers to this corner of the globe. Sparsely populated but friendly and welcoming with numerous hotels, restaurants and a…