Touring Ireland on your own is easy. We have put together a self-drive tour of Ireland itinerary that can take 2 weeks or longer depending on the length of time you have available. Our travel times and travel tips, places to visit, things to see will help you plan your exciting Irish vacation. Be prepared for many laughs along the way, glorious scenery, spectacular...
As I sit here and write about things to do in West Cork my mind goes back to that day when 8 of us headed out from the INEC in Killarney with Irish guide extraordinaire Jessie McDonald to visit West Cork on our TBEX Pre-Bex Tour (Travel Blogging Exchange). These are some of the hidden gems that you can do when you visit West Cork in Ireland – off-the-beaten...
If you are in Barbados and you want to have a break from the beach an island tour could be just what you need. You can tour the island in a day either by a rental car or by an organised tour. In this instance, we would recommend booking a guided tour taken by a local to see the top sights of the pretty island of Barbados. Read on to find out where the best spots...
From monasteries to bright orange sunsets, from local vibrant markets to gold leaf workshops, a day in Mandalay is truly memorable. Are you planning to visit and wondering what are the top things to do in Mandalay? Our Mandalay guide highlights the best of Mandalay that you can do in one day. Where is Mandalay Myanmar Mandalay, the former ancient capital city of...
Have you plans to visit Myanmar? What are your top 5 destinations that spring to mind when you are planning to visit Myanmar? Bagan, Mandalay, Yangon? Myanmar was in the top 5 of our Asian bucket list travels and when we got the opportunity to travel there we jumped at the chance. For a whole month, we travelled around the country by bus, train and riverboat. There...
Are you planning a visit to Bangkok? I love Thailand so much we call it our 2nd home. There are at least 6 reasons to visit Bangkok City, it is not only the food, and the people, but the temples and the shopping, and the buzz of an incredibly busy and frenetic city. Have you visited? Bangkok is a great city for a stopover en route to Europe. We have visited so many...
Travelling to Grasse? If you are in the French Riveria Grasse is within easy reach and makes a great day out. Here is our guide on Top 3 Free Things To Do in Grasse, you don’t have to spend much to enjoy your time in Grasse. We also include top things to do in the area, where to stay and transport options. Our top free three things to do in Grasse, France must...
Are you planning a visit to Porto? Are you interested in a Taste Porto Food & Wine Tour? There is no better way to get to the heart of a city or its people than by taking a walking food tour and that is just what we did with Taste Porto Food Tour. We contacted Carly at Taste Porto to inquire about their Downtown Food Tour and their new addition the Vintage Food...
Are you wondering what are the top things to do in Budva Montenegro? Should you visit Budva in Montenegro which we think is the disappointing jewel in the crown of Montenegró? It is not often, actually, this is the first time, that we have been disappointed with a destination. This was back in 2015. We will return to visit to give Budva another chance in the future...
Are you visiting Florence? One of the top things to do is climb Florence’s Duomo for magnificent views over this beautiful city. Climbing the Duomo will make you breathless from the exertion and also from the views once you reach the top. It is well worth it. Florence stuns everyone who visits. The architecture, the history, the markets and of course, the...
Venice! Don’t we all love her but it is the craziest place in the world to find your way around. Everyone who visits Venice always regales stories of getting lost in Venice. It is just a matter of fact. It is one place, though, that you don’t want to get lost in especially if you had heavy suitcases like us. We have written this article in the hope that...
Are you interested in Swedish military history? What about visiting Stockholm’s Archipelago? A private island, a tour of the Stockholm’s Archipelago, a visit to Sweden’s military fortifications and to a quaint Swedish town and of course not to mention excellent cuisine was how we were going to spend 2 days in Sweden. Who would not be excited to be a...