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 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...
Are you planning a visit to the city of Pompeii in Italy? Pompeii is such an important historical site in Italy it is worth planning to spend a day visiting the Pompeii ruins and learning about its history. You can easily spend a day in Pompeii from Naples, travelling there by train with locals and other travellers alike. The journey takes around 41 minutes and...
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...
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 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...