Whenever we tell people that we have travelled around the world, the first thing they usually say is “we wish we could do that!” A dream that sits firmly atop many a bucket list, world travel used to be something only the rich and famous could enjoy, but today it is cheaper and easier than…
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Getting Married Abroad? – It’s fun, it’s romantic, and it’s easy when you know how!
When you consider that the average cost of a wedding in the UK is said to be anywhere between £15,000 and £25,000, it is no surprise that more and more couples are ditching the traditional ceremony in favour of a wedding abroad. An opportunity to combine your wedding day with the honeymoon of a lifetime,…
The Long Weekend is Here – Lovely Jubi-lee!
The first of June has finally arrived (pinch-punch!), and while the temperatures in England may have dropped, the excitement is rising for the extra-long weekend ahead and the celebrations that go with the Queens Diamond Jubilee. With horse racing at Epsom, street parties, parades, and pageants all lined up to honour our monarch and the…
What Makes a Perfect Holiday?
What makes your holiday perfect? Is it the accommodation, the weather, the destination, the food, the people, or a combination of all five? We get to hear all about the negative points when our friends and family travel, such as delayed flights, sub-standard hotel rooms, terrible food resulting in “Spanish tummy”, and lost luggage, but…
Avoid the Crowds and Head below the Equator this Summer!
Just about everyone we know is busy planning or packing for their summer holiday, and as the excitement builds with ‘what to pack’ and ‘where to visit’, it is easy to understand why millions of us travel abroad every year in search of something different. The Mediterranean Islands are always popular during the summer months…
Snaps from Sydney – A Friday Photo Session
Travelling through Australia was one of the highlights of our trip around the world, and the very special city of Sydney captured our hearts the minute we arrived. A bustling metropolis filled to the brim with people all over the world, we found it to be comfortable, inviting, and easy to navigate, and met plenty…
Are You a Pool Person or a Beach Person?
I have come to the conclusion that there are two types of people in this world, those who like getting sand between their toes, and those who do not! White sandy beaches may look idyllic and inviting, but those fine grains of sand manage to work their way into the most inconvenient places (including ones…
The Other Side of Cape Town – A City Full of Surprises
If you are thinking of travelling to the Mother City of Cape Town anytime soon, you most probably have a list of things to see and do including Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, and maybe a day safari to one of the many privately owned game reserves found in the Western…
Escorted Journeys – So Much More than a Group Holiday
When it comes to new and growing travel trends, small group escorted journeys are most definitely on the increase, with singles, mature travellers, and small family groups opting for this type of travel over any other. A convenient way to travel and one that removes the “what if” scenarios one might face when travelling alone,…
5 Perfect Places to Picnic in 2012
There is nothing quite like enjoying a picnic with a loved one on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Alfresco dining in beautiful surroundings not only makes everything taste that much better, but it is a way to escape the routine of everyday life, turn off the TV, and get out there in the fresh air for…
Destination Review: Thailand
I hardly know where to begin when it comes to Thailand! It is warm, welcoming, and in some areas, a little bit weird, but overall it is a wonderful destination to visit, and has much to offer the world traveller. We, like most people, started our journey through Thailand in the chaotic city of Bangkok,…
Seasonal Focus – Favourite Places to Visit in May
What a beautiful day! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we can be in doubt that summer is finally sneaking its way into the northern hemisphere! My favourite time of the year, summer brings all those wonderful things such as strawberries, afternoon bike rides, and most importantly perhaps, summer holidays, and what…
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