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...
Wondering where to visit in Sweden outside Stockholm? Have you considered the Sormland region? We set ourselves a travel challenge whilst visiting Sweden’s Sormland region. Could it be more beautiful or outstanding than Sweden’s Roslagen region where we spent a night and two days the week before? Could it also be a region that would win the hearts of the...
Why Baby Boomers should visit Stockholm? Have you ever wondered what it is like to visit Stockholm? After our visit, we were asked so many questions from our community. When was the best time to travel? Is it all Abba (yes, we even got that one). How did you cope with the many hours of daylight? Was it expensive? Is it safe to travel around? Stockholm Sweden is not...
Planning a visit to Bilbao in Spain? When visiting Bilbao in Spain whether for a weekend or a week you will need a hotel that is well located, good value and very comfortable. When doing our research we came across the Hotel Gran Bilbao and it ticked all the boxes for the type of hotel we were after in Bilbao. The Hotel Gran Bilbao had been awarded the “Family...
Planning to visit Granada Spain? If you have limited time to spend visiting Granada, Spain this is how to make the most of your stay. Granada is unlike many of the towns in the Andalucia region of Spain. The Moorish influence is strong, it has a rich pulsating culture, the town is captivating, the rhythm of flamenco is everywhere around you, tapas bars abound and...
Bilbao Spain! You surprised us! We loved wandering the old town, finding interesting architecture and searching out your amazing Tapas Bars. You will be surprised as well when you visit Bilbao. Up until 1992, Bilbao was a polluted industrial city in decline and today it has been heralded as one of Europe’s best-known success stories – a vibrant colourful...
When visiting Barcelona you cannot miss a visit to La Boqueria Market (Mercado La Boqueria)? The hub of Barcelona! La Boqueria Market in Barcelona Spain is where we spent a heavenly morning browsing and tasting. Markets are a passion of ours. There is something about a fresh produce market, the smells, the hustle and bustle, the conversations between the locals and...
What is the first thing you do after checking into your hotel in a new city? Do you source local free walking tours or do you head out into the streets with or without a map in hand? This is our review of the Valencia Free Walking Tour that we enjoyed so much. This tour is now called the Valencia Essentials Free Walking Tour. One of our passions, when we arrive at a...
Are you looking for a luxury resort in Dubrovnik for your next holiday? Let us share with you our luxury hotel review of the Sun Gardens in Dubrovnik. Sun Gardens Resort – Welcome To The Pearl of the Adriatic – this is what you first read on the Sun Gardens website and this is exactly what you experience when you first arrive! The quote from Irish...
Review of The Panorama Restaurant Dubrovnik Croatia There are many restaurants to choose from when you visit Dubrovnik but not all of them have a stunningly breathtaking view like the Panorama Restaurant Dubrovnik. After spending quite a few weeks in Dubrovnik we believe that the Panorama Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Dubrovnik. It is also the only...
Do you love visiting markets when you travel? This is our guide on what to see, what time of the day to visit, what can you buy and what else is close to the market, restaurants and where to stay in Split. Split Market – where the market day is every day! A visit to the ‘green market’ Split Croatia is highly recommended for everyone. Split Market...
Wondering where to stay in Porto? If you want luxury and the best location in Porto, there is no need to look any further than the Intercontinental Hotel Porto Portugal. It is one of the top Porto Hotels. If you are visiting Porto this is the ideal location to base yourself. Within walking distance of the Intercontinental Hotel Porto is the Sao Bento Railway Station...