The Wonder Dogs of Siem Reap
Explosive Detection Dogs – The Wonder Dogs of Siem Reap What do Lassie, Bolt and Scooby-Doo have in common? The answer is that they are all wonder dogs. However, the other thing that they have in common is that they are all fictional characters, and don’t really exist. If you want to see that wonder […]
The Romantic Couples Travel Guide to Pecs
The city of Pecs in Hungary is a delightful place to visit. What could be more romantic than the home of the love locks tradition? It has a long and varied history, which can be seen in its historical buildings. They range from Ancient Roman, to early Christian, to the Ottoman Empire, and its re-emergence […]
Amazing Days Out: Mahmya Island
Mahmya Island: Paradise amongst Hurghada’s concrete shells For some year-round sun, you can always look to Hurghada, on Egypt’s Red Sea Coast. Over-development has taken its toll on the area, with many half-built shells of unfinished ideas post-revolution. Not only that, but it has taken its toll on the coral reefs that have attracted tourists […]
The Romantic Couples Travel Guide to Olomouc
If you’re looking for somewhere with history galore and the most picturesque market square you can imagine, then our travel guide to Olomouc will help you plan the ideal trip. Supposedly founded by Julius Caesar, it is truly an undiscovered gem. We visited in a very warm early September, and it was empty. The ‘tourist […]
Amazing Days Out: Split Walking Tour
Split Walking Tour: An introduction to a city like no other We had the privilege of joining Split Walking Tour, for a fantastic walking tour of the city. Split is a city like no other, built within the shell of the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace. The whole city is a tourist attraction! It is quite […]
The Romantic Couples Guide to Plitvice Lakes
The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Trip to Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia Plitvice Lakes – a true wonder of the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Its forest setting, no less than sixteen clear turquoise lakes, and umpteen mesmerising waterfalls and cascades, make this one of the top natural wonders of the […]
Amazing Days Out: War Childhood Museum, Sarajevo
War Childhood Museum, Sarajevo You may remember the horrors of the Bosnian War of the 1990s. You may also remember seeing the unspeakable conditions that children in Bosnia had to live through. Those children, the ones lucky enough to survive at least, are now grown up, and their stories are heartbreaking. The War Childhood Museum […]
The Romantic Couples Guide to Adrspach-Teplice
The Adrspach-Teplice Rocks are some of the world’s most stunning rock formations. They are to be found in the north of the Czech Republic, only fifteen miles away from the border with Poland. They are actually two separate sites, with a gorge in the middle. However, it is very possible, and recommended, to hike through […]
A night of symphony at the Romanian Athenaeum
GEORGE ENESCU PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA @ ROMANIAN ATHENAEUM, BUCHAREST During our stay in Bucharest, we were delighted to accept an invitation to see the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra at the sensational Romanian Athenaeum. Romania’s most iconic entertainment venue, the Athenaeum is as important to the country’s culture as Dracula and Dacia cars. The majestic building is […]
Amazing Days Out: Jane Austen’s House Museum
Jane Austen’s House Museum, Chawton 2017 is the 200th anniversary of the death of one of England’s finest novelists, Jane Austen. To celebrate the occasion, many events have been scheduled. The Bank of England has even placed the only known portrait of the author on their new £10 note. For fans of Pride and Prejudice, Sense […]
The Romantic Couples Travel Guide to Kutna Hora
An easy day trip from Prague, Kutna Hora is small in size, but has lots to see and do to keep any visitors happy for at least a full day. In its heyday, it was Prague’s equal, and wealthy beyond its wildest dreams. Much of its medieval splendour is still visible to this day. Indeed, […]
Amazing Days Out: The Beatles’ Story, Liverpool
THE BEATLES’ STORY, IN ALBERT DOCK, LIVERPOOL If you’re a fan of The Beatles, a trip to the UNESCO listed city of Liverpool is a must. The perfect place to start your trip would be The Beatles’ Story, on Albert Dock. We hadn’t been inside since our first day trip out of Stoke together, back in […]