Top 10 Alternative Ski Resorts worth sloping off to - The ski season is fast approaching, and winter sports lovers around the world are excited to get back on the slopes. Whether you are a skier or a snowboarder, an expert or a novice, the combination of epic mountain landscapes, fresh air, and some unforgettable apres-ski activities will have been sorely missed. This winter, pack …Top 10 Alternative Ski Resorts worth sloping off to Read More »
Iconic hikes in the Norwegian Fjords - Most people’s experience of the Norwegian fjords is from the deck of a cruise ship, but it’s more rewarding to set out on foot and explore. Of course, the geography dictates that the walks involve big ups and downs, starting and finishing at the fjord edge. It’s exhilarating and not for the fainthearted. Stavanger I …
2 minute travel guide to Dubrovnik, Croatia - Getting About Dubrovnik, or the pearl of the Adriatic, is a city located in Eastern Europe on the southern coast of Croatia. Famous for its historic Old Town and its well preserved ancient architecture – tourism has boomed in the past ten years. You are able to fly into Dubrovnik’s international airport, which is only 9 …
At the Crossroads of the Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan - The ancient Silk Road connected China and India with the West and Kyrgyzstan was bang in the centre, a major stopping point for travellers and traders. People here traditionally led a nomadic life, travelling on horseback as they drove their flocks in search of new pasture. This all came to an end when Soviet rule …At the Crossroads of the Silk Road in Kyrgyzstan Read More »
Cruise Ship Review: Marella Discovery - If you’re looking for a classy ship that has all the comforts of cruising without the outlandish attractions of some modern vessels, this is for you. Marella Discovery started life as Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas and moved across when ships got bigger and brasher. As such she’s got style, isn’t too big (1,800 …
Round the Mountains in Kitzbühel, Austria - People have been coming to Kitzbühel for thousands of years. In the middle Bronze Age, around 1600 BC, the area became one of the most important copper producers in the eastern Alps. The population grew and settlements around the mines have yielded spectacular archaeological finds. You can find those in the museum as well as …
Where to holiday the coming months - Where would you like to go in the coming months. May we suggest these fantastic destinations. Pembrokeshire, Wales Why: With new accommodation and restaurant openings, the return of much-missed festivals and sporting events, and up-and-coming foodie hotspots, all eyes will be on the glorious county of Pembrokeshire in 2022. Popular Saundersfoot Harbour has been recently …