Sometimes the chaos of a popular tourist city is enough to make any traveller run for the hills. Long queues, crowded viewpoints, expensive ticket prices and sold out attractions. These are undoubtedly some negatives to visiting the world’s most popular destinations. Fast forward to 2020, and health and safety regulations also mean that we should be avoiding crowds for the foreseeable future. This makes it the perfect time to shine the light on some of the quieter...
Are you looking for a getaway in May and are wondering where to go? Then you’ve come to the right place! Below you’ll find our best places to visit in May.
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Have you ever come across a sight so beautiful your jaw drops at first glance? You feel as if you could spend hours in the same spot just looking over the stunning piece of nature. The good news is, if you’re travelling around Europe, these locations aren’t too hard to find. We have put together our top beauty spots in Eastern Europe below.
Drenched in history and rolling countryside, Armenia is considered one of the best kept secrets in Europe. Positioned in the Caucasus region bordering Turkey, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Iran, the modestly sized country has a lot to offer the intrepid traveller. Centuries old monasteries sit amidst the verdant countryside, while the impressive Lake Sevan takes the title of the largest body of water in the whole of the Caucasus. The capital...
The capital city of Azerbaijan lies on the shores of the Caspian Sea and is a remarkable mix of old and new. The old city of Icheri Seher, the historical centre of Baku, dates back to the 12th century. It was the first site in Azerbaijan to be placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It contains...
It can be difficult to decide where to travel to, especially if you're bound by a certain time of year or month. Fear not, our travel calendar has lots of inspiration and idea for your next holiday! Below you'll find our best places to go in October.
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We hope you are still full of inspiration and wanderlust for your next adventure - after all planning is all part of the fun. We started off our dream trips to plan for the future - part 1 here. Now one of the history lovers, foodies and island worshippers - where’s your dream destination?
We know as much as the next person that staying at home is tough. Not only because we’re passionate travellers but also because we miss our family, friends and socialising in general. While the current situation is a whole new level of “challenging”, there are things to be thankful for. One prime example is having access to the internet, as with it comes a world of possibilities to get together virtually, keeping ourselves busy and even opportunities to...
Books have a fantastic way of transporting the reader to a world and time other than their own. Whilst some stories take place in locations that we consider familiar, many manage to portray images of places, cultures and eras around the planet so vividly that they take us to lands that are totally foreign. During times when the prospect of travel becomes impossible, books like these can become a restless traveller’s saving grace. From the comfort of your...
Is this one of the prettiest towns in Poland? We sure think so. And one of the hardest to pronounce? Most definitely. Welcome to Wroclaw! (“wrohtz-wahv”). This charming city in Western Poland has an abundance of history and culture, unique architecture and vibrant colourful buildings lining the streets. Krakow and Warsaw are undoubtedly the most popular destinations for tourists in Poland, and both are undeniably fantastic in their...
