Copenhagen in winter conjures up images of hot chocolate, log fires and snowy streets. Yes, the days are chilly and the nights long, but where better to spend a winter break than Copenhagen in Denmark – the place that literally invented hygge? In this post, I share what makes winter such a special time to[…]
If you’re planning on visiting China in October, there’s a chance you’ll be visiting China in Golden Week – a national holiday that happens twice a year around the phases of the moon. While it may sound like a lovely celebration to be part of, it could also wreak havoc on your travel plans. You[…]
Looking for somewhere different to bring in 2021? Consider spending New Year’s Eve in Athens! There’s plenty to do and something to suit every taste and budget, from parties to chilled evenings with friends and family. Read on to find out the best ways to spend New Year in Athens, as well as what there[…]
This 10 day Costa Rica itinerary gives you everything you need to explore this wonderful country with limited time! Costa Rica is at the top of many traveller’s bucket lists. And with good reason. The country boasts breathtaking scenery, wildlife spotting opportunities to rival Africa and plenty of thrill-seeking activities too. There’s plenty to keep[…]
Let’s face it… the Czech Republic isn’t a country known for its love of vegetarian food. With most of its national dishes revolving around meat, it can be tough to find meals and snacks that are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. But, Prague is different. The Czech capital is home to some fantastic vegetarian restaurants[…]
As I turned the pages of an in-flight magazine, my eyes fell upon a quote by David Tennant of Dr. Who fame: “Soho is a symbol of inclusivity, and a symbol of London: dazzling, and a bit grimy, and a bit wonderful.” I’ll admit, Soho was an area of London that I’d heard of, but I[…]
It’s now more important than ever for us to learn how to be a responsible traveller and reduce our impact on the environments, the communities and the wildlife we come into contact with. After all, with the world being more vulnerable than ever, we should be able to see things when we travel, but we[…]
If you’ve just booked a trip to Jordan in April or May 2020 (or between the dates of Thursday April 23 and Saturday May 23 2020 to be exact), your holiday is likely to coincide with Ramadan. While some would say it’s a difficult time to visit Jordan, it’s not! This post tells you all[…]
Despite being Jordan’s largest city, the bright lights of Amman are often overlooked by tourists desperate to reach Petra or the Dead Sea as fast as possible. Of course Jordan has plenty of other places worth visiting but did you know there are lots of things to do in Amman too? From ancient Roman ruins[…]
