Florence is a treasure trove of masterpieces and cultural gems. Read any travel guide on what to do in Florence and you start wondering if you should scrap the weekend plans in exchange for a 3 month visa! It’s like an overflowing sweetie jar for art historians, Italy enthusiasts, and selfie-snappers. So how do you…
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Puerto De Mogan Guide : Beautiful, Overrated, Or Worth It?
Tucked between dramatic cliffs and the deep blue Atlantic, Puerto de Mogán has a reputation that precedes it. Postcard-pretty, peppered with pastel houses, blooming bougainvillea, and gently bobbing boats. Often dubbed “Little Venice,” it’s the kind of place that floods your feed long before you ever set foot on its sun-soaked streets. But here’s the…
Wondering Where To Stay In Gran Canaria? Best Resorts, Hotels & Top Tips
Are the Canary Islands luring you in for some winter sun? Or maybe you’ve explored Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura and you feel like it’s time you checked out the vibe in Gran Canaria? Whatever your reason, you’re in for a treat – WE LOVED IT! But how do you figure out where to stay in…
Reviewing Our Stay At The Lopesan Baobab Resort, Gran Canaria
We recently spent a week staying at the Hotel Lopesan Baobab resort, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, and felt a review was in order for this unique hotel. When we were originally looking at hotels in Gran Canaria, this one piqued our interest the most – and if you’ve seen the photos of the Lopesan Baobab you’ll…
Planning A Trip To Lake Bled – Here’s Everything You Need To Know
After seeing a few photos on Instagram, and actually questioning whether they were A.I., we wondered about slipping in an overnight stay to Lake Bled, Slovenia into our Summer road-trip. Could Bled really be that beautiful? Do places like this still exist? Who even knew Slovenia was hiding such a special secret!? Well, with the…
Bruges Or Ghent – Which Is Nicer?
Bruges or Ghent – which one is best? If you do HAVE to choose between these two Belgian cities let us share with you why we have a favourite…
An Editor’s Guide To North Norfolk – Low-Key Luxury & Postcard Corners
It’s a common misconception that Norfolk is just for old, posh people – after all, it was the Queens favourite holiday spot. Maybe it’s all that Norfolk lavender, maybe it’s that it has ‘the most reliable bus service in all of England‘? Whatever the case, could it be at risk of going to seed? When…
Our Favourite Things To Do In Chester
Before our weekend trip I had visions of Chester being a glamorous city set to the back-drop of old Tudor homesteads and ladies with laminated faces, lunching in fancy restaurants – perhaps I watch a bit too much Real Housewives of Cheshire? En route to Chester, we passed a whole county of large neo-gothic-Tudor mansions and…
Our Day At Clumber Park – What We Loved & What You Should Know Before You Go
Our Visit To Clumber Park (Worksop, Nottinghamshire) A tunnel of lofty Lime trees greet you as soldiers, and like a Lilliputian under the belly of a centipede, we drove beneath the giant green canopy towards Clumber Park in Nottingham. The Clumber Park National Trust estate was once owned by the Dukes of Newcastle (think Civil…
A Travel Guide To All Six Venice Neighbourhoods
Venice became a thing when Attila the Hun’s crew scared the living daylights out of mainland Italians with their curly beards and funny pony-tail hats (I get all my History facts from Night At The Museum, please don’t judge). Land dwellers found refuge in the marshlands off the coast and built an empire out of…
Wondering Where To Stay In Venice? – The Pros & Cons Of Each Neighbourhood
PLACES TO STAY IN VENICE Are you trying to figure out where to stay in Venice for that upcoming trip? Where’s the coolest neighborhood? What’s the best location for families? What’s the best places to stay in Venice for budget travellers? First timers? Well, you’re in the right place! Venice is a floating city of…
The Old Town Of Edinburgh – Best Hotels, Things To Do, Tours & Hidden Gems
Exploring the Old Town of Edinburgh? We’ll help you find the best hotels, things to do & tours so you can make the most of your trip.
Things To Do In Chicago With Kids On A Weekend Trip
City trips with kids are exhausting. Who did I think I was, booking 2 days in Chicago with kids at the end of our visit to see friends in the States!? All they were really interested in was scouring Target for American candy and bagging a deal in the Levi’s outlet mall – how were…
What To Do In Cologne : Our Go-To Weekend Itinerary
Explore the best things to do in Cologne on a weekend city break. Where to eat, see and stay in Cologne, Germany. Travel Guide with top tips and best bits.
Planning An Unforgettable Holiday To Lake Maggiore With Kids
So you’re planning a family holiday to Lake Maggiore with the kids? Well, we think you’ve hit on the best idea this side of Centre Parcs! If our past trips to Lake Maggiore with kids (and without) have taught us anything, it’s that it ticks ALL the boxes left, right and centre. I defy you…
10 Unexpected UK Romantic Getaways : New Escapes For 2026
Planning a romantic weekend break in the UK can feel exciting, but also a little overwhelming – especially with so many beautiful destinations across the country to choose from. While many couples naturally gravitate toward the well-loved favourites, such as The Cotswolds or Cambridge, there are so many other gorgeous, unsung places to visit for…
Move Over, Paris – Lyon Is The Weekend Break You Really Need!
LYON, FRANCE Lyon was one of those places that totally took us by surprise – we had underestimated how much France’s 2nd largest city would get under our skin! Our pre-trip research had given us a glimpse into the history and culture we were about to experience, but nothing prepared us for how effortlessly Lyon…
BERGAMO – The Old Italian City Everyone Misses On Their Way To Milan (But Shouldn’t!)
Bergamo, Milan – Italy’s little Medieval gem that many overlook when flying to Milan. Book yourself a night in this gorgeous hilltop town and enjoy some local sights and delights.
A Weekend In Wroclaw – 5 Star Luxury For Less (Way Less!)
WROCLAW, POLAND Here at MyLifeLongHoliday we’re always on the look-out for cheap weekend breaks and affordable luxury travel. The world is full of beautiful and cheap places to visit – you just need to know where to look! Regular readers will know that this is a bit of a skill of ours, and we’d like…
Visiting Honfleur – Normandy’s Most Romantic Harbour Town
HONFLEUR NORMANDIE On a recent road trip from the UK to Portugal, we made our first overnight stop at Honfleur, Normandy. It was the first place we visited and it was the most lasting memory I had at the end of our 3-week epic journey! Inspired by another travel bloggers photo’s I was a little…