Sailing to the end of the Earth along the Beagle Channel

A highlight of any trip to Patagonia, sailing the Beagle Channel is quite unlike any other boat trip we’ve ever been on, and you really get the feeling that you are sailing to the end of the earth along this strait in the archipelago island chain of Tierra del Fuego. Magical, mystical, and eerily calm,…

Snap Shots of Western Australia

If you are heading to Australia for your annual break, you probably have a list as long as your arm of things to see and places to go, but it you haven’t added Western Australia to your itinerary, well, you are missing out on one of Australia’s best kept secrets! Don’t get me wrong, Sydney,…

What is Your Holiday Personality?

Do you experience ‘personality changes’ when on holiday? If so, you will be pleased to know you are not alone!  The TravelSupermarket’s ‘Holiday Argument Predictor’ has revealed that more than half of British Travellers admit that they (or their partners) experience personality changes while away, which is perhaps why some people tend to argue more…

Friday’s Photo Session – Oktoberfest’s Around the World

We may have two weeks to go until Munich’s world-famous Oktoberfest gets underway (in September…?), but smaller towns and villages across Bayern and Austria are already getting into the party mood and preparing for some thigh slapping – beer drinking action! We have visited endless Oktoberfest’s over the years (that’s what happens when you marry…

Autumn and Winter Holidays – Where will you be Heading?

Children across Europe are finally returning to school, and if you are one of the many who decided to postpone your annual holiday abroad until after the expensive school summer holiday period, now is the time to head online and look for those autumn/winter bargains! Travelling during the latter part of the year may mean…

Cape Argus Bicycle Hire – Cape Town is Virtually Sold Out!

There is nothing like ‘being prepared’, but if you want to rent a good quality road bicycle for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour in March 2014 – well, you seriously need to get a move on! Every rental company we have spoken to in Cape Town this past week has already rented out most of…

A Taste of Austria

The birthplace of Mozart and the home of “The Sound of Music”, Austria may be the musical capital of Europe, but if you have ever visited this beautiful country, you will know that it offers far more than music – especially when it comes to culinary delights! Apfelstrudel, Salzburger Nockerl, Käsespätzle, and of course, Wiener…

Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014 – Countdown to Registration

It’s the final countdown (think Europe people!), and we have just one week to go until registration opens for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2014! An exciting moment for those of us who LOVE the event, the 1st September is the day we can register online and secure our place on the…

Friday’s Photo Session: Sights and Tastes of Lake Bled, Slovenia

To be honest, I had never thought about visiting Slovenia, but when a travel conference came up in Lake Bled this summer, we jumped at the chance to visit one of the few countries in Europe that combines the Alps with the Mediterranean coastline. A beautiful country that is perfectly positioned for those who want…