21 Awesome Ideas to Staycation Ireland in 2021. (Again)!
2020 was billed as the year of the staycation. Yet here we are a year on in Ireland in the never-ending lockdown, and one can assume that the best for 2021 might well be a staycation. With Covid-19 bringing world travel to its knees, we are going to have to think once more inside the […]
16 Amazing things to do in Lauterbrunnen Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen is one of the world’s most beautiful valleys. Its a must on any Swiss itinerary. These are some of the best things to do in Lauterbrunnen.
Walking the Remarkable Pilgrims Trail- A Croagh Patrick Hike
For the Irish, the Croagh Patrick hike needs no absolutely introduction. As the holiest mountain in Ireland, it attracts about one million visitors a year. Known as The Reek, over 25,000 pilgrims climb the pilgrimage trail annually on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday in July. This climb is often completed barefoot by the pilgrims also. […]
Spinc Glendalough – How to Climb Ireland’s Finest Trail
Wicklow is the land that has inspired about 1000 day trips for me. It’s lush green mountains, peaceful lakes and rich history are perfect for road trips. There is one place in particular though that embodies this, and that’s Glendalough. The Glendalough Valley is the main focus of the Wicklow Mountains National Park for visitors. […]
Things to do in Carlingford and the Cooley Peninsula
Carlingford is one of our favourite towns in Ireland, full of history, famous for oysters, and at the foot of the small but scenic mountain range the Cooley’s, which are crisscrossed by perfect walking trails. A vibrant town in County Louth, which is often frequented by bachelor parties, it is perhaps best visited midweek when […]
Alternative things to do in Kalambaka, Greece
If you are drawn to this area of Greece, the undoubtedly you only have one thing on your mind, and that’s to visit the soaring rocks and magnificent monasteries of Meteora. But when your day on Meteora is done and you descend to Kalambaka, what else lies in wait. Kalambaka, Greece packs some weight as […]
The Essential Guide to Visiting Meteora Greece
Meteora is one of Europe’s most intriguing and spectacular locations. For a guide on how to visit Meteora and see all its monasteries, read on.
Why Interlaken should be on your Swiss itinerary
Interlaken was the final stop on our whirlwind tour of Switzerland. Set between two of the most magnificent lakes I have ever had the pleasure of seeing, Interlaken is a hub for people looking to explore those, and venture into the Jungfrau area beyond.
The Attractions of Grindelwald, Switzerland in Summer
Grindelwald, Switzerland is one of several towns in the Bernese Alps all vying to host you on your Swiss summer adventure. We picked it as our base for three nights based on one specific trait; Grindelwald is one of the few towns in the Jungfrau region where cars can access. It may have been a […]
Adventures of Driving in Europe
I find the greatest freedom while travelling to be while I’m behind the wheel of a car. The ability to steer my trip in the direction I want and stop when I want, is something not found in public transports. But for all the perks of renting a car, it comes with a unique set […]
Matra Mountains – A Fascinating Day Trip in Hungary
The city of Eger is set in a valley within reach of the wooded lands of the Zemplen and Matra Mountains. Furthermore the slopes of the area within are a wine lovers paradise, with line after line of vines being cultivated here. How better to see them than a road trip. Having spent a night […]