On the 27th to the 29th July we explored the small but perfectly formed region of Vorarlberg in beautiful Austria as part of the Captivate #RoundtripAustria trip with Urlaubsland Vorarlberg and Visit Austria. Nestled in between Switzerland….
OUR TRIPS
Top 10 amazing things to do in Morocco
Steeped in culture and mystic, Morocco holds an immediate and enduring fascination for many Western travellers. Though it’s located not too far from Europe it’s seems a world away in both tradition and scenery and is a land with an extremely strong identify….
In BIG Pictures: the beautiful Galápagos Islands
On the 27th September, LAN airlines flew us from London to Ecuador for the #HappyInEcuador trip with the South America travel experts, Metropolitan Touring. On the last three days of our eleven day journey we ticked off a destination that had been hovering at the top of our travel bucket for years – the Galapagos Islands….
In pictures: a weekend in Angers, France
On the 19th August we took a Railbookers weekend city break in Angers, France, the historical capital of Anjou and gateway to the Châteaux-lined Loire Valley. It’s a hugely likeable, laid back place with a slightly quirky outlook and heaps of beautiful architecture to drool over. After a hassle-free train journey, our days were spent wandering around the cobbled medieval streets exploring important heritage sites….
Inside the Ferrari Driver Academy: training to win
It was 10am on a Tuesday, and a man I’d only just met had given me his shorts. Luckily, the man in question was the aptly named Andrea Ferrari, and the shorts meant I didn’t have to spend the morning work out in my jeans. I was still recovering from the shock of finding myself in a gym when I was handed a red Ferrari Driver Academy t shirt, and pulling it on, I suddenly felt rather privileged…
In pictures: views of Brighton, England
Sometimes called ‘London by the sea’, this hip and happening South coast city continues to surprise and intrigue its many visitors. Easily one of the best loved seaside cities in the UK and definitely the most fun, Brighton is the place to head to on a sunny Bank Holiday. Despite having all the usual seaside clichés of a pier, fairground rides and candyfloss…
In BIG pictures: the Finnish wilderness and Northern lights
Just south of the Arctic Circle and deep in the heart of the Finnish Wilderness lies Oulanka National Park. During the winter months it’s known for its surreally beautiful scenery – thick forests, frozen lakes and layers of deep snow…
In BIG pictures: beautiful Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is a city that’s all about the views and with an abundance of medieval architecture, a smattering of communist era design and a good dose of artistic creativity, the city makes for compelling viewing, from either up high or down low…
In BIG pictures: Girona and Barcelona
Thank you TBEX 2012 for fun times, new friends and great memories. Oh and also a good excuse to explore the beautiful Catalonian region of Spain. Here are a few of our photos from our trip to Girona and Barcelona…