Searching for Sea Glass in Seaham – How to Find it
If you ever dreamed of discovering buried treasure, then head over to the small harbour town of Seaham - on the Durham Heritage Coast and surprise yourself with it's riches.
Browse for “Foodie Firsts” to discover new foodie experiences on your travels. From local delicacies to tasting menus – Treat your tastebuds!
2 Days in Durham – Dreaming Spires, Turkish Delight and a Haul of Buried Treasure
Looking to spend a relaxing couple of days on a UK break? Durham may not be your first thought - but it has a lot to offer. Spend 2 Days in Durham and Dreaming Spires, Turkish Delight and a Haul of Sea Glass all await you...
A Slice of Switzerland – 2 Days in Zermatt
The little alpine village of Zermatt can only be reached by train. The only vehicles you see here are the little electric vans - like the Ginabelle Hotel shuttle that met us at the station.
What Time Is It? It’s Time to Spend a Day in Geneva!
I spent a day in Geneva today. It was long overdue - Switzerland is a country I have never visited and has been on my bucket list for a while now. A day in Geneva was enough to convince me that everything I had always imagined Switzerland to be was a reality - in a very good way.
Zadar – Where on Earth is it? 10 Good Reasons Why You Should Find Out – and Go There …
You could be easily forgiven for never having heard of Zadar. This seaside city is often overlooked for the more popular cities of Split and Dubrovnik. Let me give you 10 very good reasons to go there and discover it for yourself ...
Golden Isles Port Cross Port
4 Days on the Golden Isles – Walking the Wild Side of the Côte d’Azur
If you think the Côte d’Azur is all about row upon row of sun loungers lined up in the tourist hot spots of Nice, Monaco Cannes and St, Tropez, then be prepared to think again. The Côte d’Azur has a wild side. 4 days walking on the Golden Isles could change the way you think about the French Riviera for good.
20 Things to do with 2 Days in Rio de Janeiro – Cidade Maravilhosa
Rio de Janeiro - Cidade Maravilhosa. 2 days in Rio de Janeiro? Wondering how to spend your time? Read on to discover 20 exciting things to do to help you make the most of your visit to "The Marvellous City" ...
Lanzarote on Foot – Unexpected, Unexplored, Understated
Lanzarote on Foot - There is so much more to discover on this island than tourist hot spots Playa Blanca and Puerto del Carmen. Discover the quieter side of Lanzarote - best explored on foot.
The Ice Hotel Sweden – To Dream the Impossible Dream
A trip to the Ice Hotel Sweden is a definite bucket list must do. But what is it REALLY like to stay there? Read on for practical tips and all you need to know before you go...
Picnic lunch on Hotel Cannero Balcony - Room 104
Gusto e Passione await you – Come and Explore Lake Maggiore
Lake Maggiore - so close to little Lake Orta, but so different. 5 times larger and stretching right across the border into Switzerland. Gusto e Passione await you - come and explore a little further …
Orta San Guilio
Piccolo e Perfetto – Little Lake Orta – Italy’s Hidden Gem
Lake Orta - Tiny in comparison to the rest of the Italian Lakes, but all the more attractive as a result. A hidden gem of a lake that can be easily explored in the shortest of short breaks. Piccolo e perfetto!
Pa amb tomàquet - Tomato Bread
Walk the Catalan Coast – A 7 Day Itinerary
We’re Walking the Catalan Coast - Y Viva Espanã. Join me for a week long hike along 80 kilometres of the stunning coastline of Catalonia.
Traeth Llanddwyn Newborough Forest
4 Days in Anglesey – A Copper Bottomed Guaranteed Great Beach Break
Join me for 4 Days in Anglesey. Beautiful beaches, fabulous food with some history and heritage thrown in. Surely all you need for a copper bottomed great beach break?
Discover Dijon’s Delicacies in Burgundy’s Gastronomic Capital
Discover Dijon's Delicacies in the Gastronomic Capital of Burgundy. A myriad of regional specialties are waiting to tempt your palate in this fascinating region of France.
Discover Delectable Dijon in 1 Day
Discover the Delicacies of Dijon in 1 Day. Dijon is a foodie destination not to be missed. Come & take a stroll through its quaint streets with me ...
Taking the Ferry 'Cross The Mersey - With John Lennon Bins
Liverpool Day 3 – Take The Ferry, Do the Twist, Say a Prayer
Liverpool Day 3 - Take a Ferry 'Cross The Mersey, Do The Twist and Say a Prayer in Liverpool's Awesome Cathedrals.
Liverpool Day 1 - Royal Albert Dock
Liverpool Day 1 – Waterfront/Royal Albert Dock
Liverpool The City with a Big Hug - Day 1 of 3. Visit the Liverpool Waterfront, Albert Dock, Beatles Statue and the Museum of Liverpool.
The Lake District’s Energy Coast – Wastwater, Drigg and The Rum Story
Visit the Lake District's Energy Coast and discover stunning Wastwater, Drigg and learn all about the fascinating Rum Story at Whitehaven.
Coasteering, a Gritty Industrial Past and a Hidden Gem
Hiking the North Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Brace yourself for Dare Devil Coasteering, a Gritty Industrial Past and a Hidden Gem of a Beach.
Bore Da – 2 Days Hiking the Spectacular North Pembrokeshire Coast
Itinerary for 2 Days Hiking the Spectacular North Pembrokeshire Coast. Day 1 - St. David's, Porthclais, St. Justinians, Whitesands Beach
Croseo Cynnes Cymreig – A Warm Welsh Welcome to St. David’s Peninsula
Croseo Cynnes Cymreig - A Warm Welsh Welcome to St. David's Peninsula. An itinerary for 2 days walking the beautiful North Pembrokeshire coast.
Twr y Felin Hotel – The Perfect Place to Stay in St. David’s
Twr y Felin Hotel - the perfect place to base yourself for a 2 day hiking trip around the North Pembrokeshire coastal path.
Three Cliffs Bay
Walk the Gorgeous Gower Coast – a 3 Day Trip
A few days walking in gorgeous Gower - the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - will leave you in no doubt why it should be top of your own trip wish list.
Having a Blast on the Suffolk Coast
Explore the best of the Suffolk coast. Visit picturesque Southwold, take a walk to Walberwswick and have a blast with the Coastal Voyager on your way home. Finish your trip watching the playful seals at Horsey Gap Beach.
Embleton Bay Northumberland
Come and Discover Dorset’s Jurassic Coast – 4 Days On Foot
4 days walking the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. 2 bases, 4 walks - lots to explore and enjoy ...
Embleton Bay Northumberland
3 Days in Northumberland
3 days in Northumberland based in Berwick upon Tweed. Explore Gossick, Lindisfarne, North Berwick, Seacliff Beach, Eyemouth, Cocklawburn, Embleton.
Sarchi Oxcart
The Oxcart Path to Sarchi
It's not many trips that offer you a bare knuckle ride two days in a row. Yesterday, we were expecting adventure. Today, we were expecting a quiet drive to the colourful little town of Sarchi about an hour or so from El Silencio.
Sarapiqui River Rafting
“High Five – Pura Vida” – Sarapiqui River White Water Rafting
The next day took us an hour back down the windy mountain road to the Sarapiqui River and a knuckle clenching raft ride on the white water rapids with Pozo Azul Adventures.. These are Class II/II rapids and rough enough to be quite a thrilling ride. You don't just get a bit wet on this ride, you get completely soaked.
Hummingbird
“Away Away Away Away, Tico, Tico” – Arenal Volcano to Bajos del Toro
Leaving Nayara Springs for Bajos del Toro It was tough to leave Nayara Springs. Some of the best wildlife we saw was right in the hotel grounds and the hotel…
White Capuchin Faced Monkey
Hola Arenal – Mucho Gusto Amigos!
A warm welcome at Nayara Springs and the return of the sun enticed us into sampling a Caribbean fashion cocktail (7 year old Centenario rum, coconut water infused with rice, cinnamon and orang peel, orange syrup and angostura bitters) and spending the rest of the day doing little more than exploring everything this very beautiful resort has to offer - see the accommodation review for all the details.