In search of the Dutch Tulip Fields

Netherlands Tulip Fields

The Dutch tulip fields are as synonymous with the country as much as canals. But when is the best time to visit the country to see it in bloom, and where is the best place to find them? Spring is clearly the season to see the tulips in full bloom, with a distinct high season. […]

Spinc Glendalough – How to Climb Ireland’s Finest Trail

Spinc Glendalough

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. […]

The best images from our trip to Iceland in September

Iceland in september

2020 has become a year of reflection on past travels rather than looking forward to those to come. With the changing of the months its an ideal time to stare nostalgically at my travels in Iceland in September. While reading a post from fellow adventurer Linda at Retired and Travelling on waterfalls and volcanoes in […]

A Breathtaking Northern Ireland Road Trip to the Causeway Coastal Route

Giants Causeway

The Antrim and Causeway Coastal Route is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is billed as one of the Worlds greatest coastal drives. With the UNESCO world heritage site of the Giants Causeway as its prime destination, we visited on a Northern Ireland road trip from Dublin. This is our suggestion on a […]

Exploring the Wonders of the Vikos Aoös National Park

Vikos Aoös National Park

One of Europe’s last great wildernesses, the Vikos Aoös National Park is beset with a string of natural and man made wonders. Yet to suffer a tourist boom, it offers a chance to explore a unique virtually untouched landscape. This wild national park tucked away in the historical region of Epirus of Northern Greece is […]

Alternative things to do in Kalambaka, Greece

Kalambaka

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 Attractions of Grindelwald, Switzerland in Summer

Grindelwald

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 […]

Matra Mountains – A Fascinating Day Trip in Hungary

Matra Mountains

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 […]

Exploring the World Heritage Site of the Hungarian Puszta

Hungarian Puszta

We visited the Hortobagy National Park on a day trip while staying in the Eastern Hungarian city of Nyiregyhaza. It is Hungary’s first and largest national park and was given UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1999 due to its rich cultural history and presence in folklore.