“Hit the Road Jack”, in the words of Ray Charles, and discover the places where Otis Redding, Little Richard, The Allman Brothers and many other Georgian musicians started out. I arrive in Atlanta by plane, not quite on the Midnight Train to Georgia, although Gladys Knight who had a hit with the song in 1973…
How to Hike Rainbow Mountain in Peru
Discovered just over a couple of years ago due to melting of the glaciers, today visiting Rainbow Mountain in Peru is nothing but the pinnacle of the hiking tourism around the area of Cusco. Up above at 5100m over sea level, the seven different colors in display are an incredible sight for all those looking to see a natural wonder. Even though…
25 Best Free Things to Do in Vancouver
We love this city, and we love free stuff, so it seemed logical to combine the two and compile this list of 25 free things to do in Vancouver. Think of it as the ultimate checklist for year-round activities – all free of charge. Some are indoor, some outdoor. Some are exciting, others relaxing. Take…
A Non-Skiers Guide to Whistler, Canada
Think Whistler and images of skiing quite rightly pop up. Yet there is so much more to do, which is good news if your partner loves skiing and you don’t. Here are six alternative ways to spend time in Whistler: Blackcomb family après by snowmobile or snowcat Choose to either snowmobile or catch a ride…
Top Tips for Walking the Camino de Santiago
Walking the Camino de Santiago is one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences that you will encounter in your life, from a variety of points of view. That being said, anybody passionate about travel should do it at least once in their life. The Camino de Santiago is meant to be a religious pilgrimage, with…
15 Best Things to Do in Madrid (Spain)
Madrid is a city so full of life and culture that it’s hard to do justice to it in a few paragraphs. Artistically the city holds its own against any in Europe, with the of the best art museums on the continent where renaissance masterworks and seminal 20th-century pieces are waiting to captivate you. Take…
Unmissable Tourist Attractions to Visit in Ireland
Ireland offers so many places and things to do as a tourist. With many unmissable tourist attractions in Ireland, itâs important to know what to add to your itinerary. From exploring its diverse culture, visiting the countless museums and places with ancient history to enjoying the beauty of picturesque landscapes, you will be spoilt for choices.…
The Complete Guide to visiting Mount Tibidabo in Barcelona
Barcelona is the perfect travel destination for lovers of architecture, history, Spanish cuisine, and beautiful beaches. But if you ever want to have a look at the city from a high viewpoint, then you have to go to Mount Tibidabo. The Mount Tibidabo viewpoint will give you the best views over Barcelona! You probably already…
Why you must make Alcudia your next holiday stop in Mallorca
Alcudia is a small seafront location with a lovely port, family friendly beach and an ancient city ideal for holiday makers. Just because the lush, seafront city of Alcudia is a mere 24 square miles (60 square kilometres) that has no bearing on how much this lovely port and ancient city on the island’s nether…
“Where to go When” by DK Eyewitness: plan your next travel adventure
DK Eyewitness have published their beautiful highly inspirational coffee table book – Where To Go When. Its 256 pages are full of the most spectacular photography covering more than 100 destinations. Images such as the warm splendour of the majestic Borobudur in Indonesia and the multi-coloured sawdust mosaics of Antigua during Holy Week draw you in. Where…