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…

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…

All The Best Places For A Weekend In Amsterdam

Amsterdam for the weekend An Amsterdam weekend break is such an easy choice. It’s only a short 45 minute flight from the UK and 15 different airports make the trip, often with very reasonable ticket prices too. Plus there is so much to see and do in the Dutch capital even if it is lacking…

One Day In Venice – For Kids

Venice with kids is very doable, even as a day trip – you just have to know where to go!
Tip and highlights for a one day in Venice itinerary with kids, plus a free interactive map.

Visiting Kanoni Corfu – The Most Photographed Spot On The Island

WHAT IS KANONI, CORFU LIKE? On the other side of the Mon Repos bay adjacent to Corfu town, rises a lush green hill that you most definitely want to visit! The neighbourhood of Kanoni on the Paliopoli peninsula is possibly Corfu’s most photographed spot and it’s easy to see why. Visiting Kanoni, Corfu – Guide…

Why Visit Nazaré? Portugal’s Unique Little Beach Village

Visit Nazaré, Portugal – An Original Seaside Experience! The sleepy little fishing village of Nazaré, on Portugal’s west coast, was a well-kept secret until 2011. Only those in the know were booking summer holidays or day trips to this ancient beach resort, and they were quite happy to keep their hidden gem to themselves. But…

Things To Do In Tomar, Portugal – A Day Trip Guide

IS TOMAR, PORTUGAL, WORTH VISITING? If like me, you’re a sniffer-hound for historical obscurities, you may have happened upon the town of Tomar in central Portugal for its connection to the Knights Templar. And yet, whilst Tomar Castle and The Convent of The Christ (the Knights’ former home) attract many visitors to this corner of…

Visiting Aveiro – Portugal’s Prettiest Canal Town

IS AVEIRO WORTH VISITING? One of our favourite towns in central Portugal – Aveiro is always a regular day-trip choice for us. Even a cheeky weekend break destination if we can palm off the kids! But, if you read some people’s comments on TripAdvisor, you might be confused by the conflict of opinions – anyone…

Our Summer Road-Trip To France; Part 5. The Dordogne.

We’d been on our 2019 France road-trip for just over a week now and, like every other holiday we ever go on, we hadn’t stopped for breath! Lyon (part 4) was on display behind us in the rearview mirror and as much as it had been a blast (we were pretty much born for city-breaks)…