Review of Audley Travel: Luxury bespoke travels
Considering booking Audley Travel to arrange your itinerary? Read this review of my experience with Audley on a tailor-made trip in Greece.
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Euphoria Retreat Wellness Resort destination spa review
Considering a stay at Euphoria Retreat wellness resort in Mystras, Greece? Read this detailed review before you decide!
How to choose a destination: Tips to consider before travel
Sometimes it’s hard to choose a travel destination. Say you have only two weeks’ vacation, and you want to get the most out of it. Here’s some advice.
Beginner’s guide to the top historic sites in Rome
Historic sites in Rome that any first-time visitor should see: from the ancient Romans to the Baroque and Renaissance.
Fortified Churches of Transylvania
Seven of the 150 castle-like fortified churches of Transylvania make up a UNESCO World Heritage site, built by Saxon settlers in the Middle Ages.
Things to do in Pass-a-Grille, Florida
Beaching, shopping, eating, sightseeing, drinking: the best things to do in Pass-a-Grille, Florida, a charming alternative to St Petersburg.
Mercure Hotel Hamburg City: a review
Despite being part of a chain, Mercure Hotel Hamburg City is far from standard, at least in its décor. Read my review here.
Famous landmarks and historical sites in Wales
There are more landmarks in Wales than just its famous UNESCO-listed castles. Here are 5 great historical sites in Wales you should also see!
Communist Prague: 4 places to learn about it
Here are four things to do and see to learn about life in Communist Prague – and Czechoslovakia as a whole – during the Cold War era.
A weekend in Portland, Oregon: A 3-day itinerary
A weekend in Portland, Oregon: here’s a 3-day itinerary that covers what to see, where to stay, where to eat, things to do … everything!
Best places to see Hadrian’s Wall
The Roman Empire’s northwest border fortification extends right across the top of England. Here are all the best places to see Hadrian’s Wall!
Úbeda and Baeza: An overlooked UNESCO site in Andalucia, Spain
Úbeda and Baeza: two charming towns, one UNESCO site, highlighting some stellar Renaissance architecture mixed with other influences.
Trier Roman ruins: Germany’s Roman capital
The Trier Roman ruins in Germany make up a single UNESCO World Heritage site. Check out the Porta Nigra, which is remarkably well-preserved.
Things to do in Baden-Baden, Germany
Plenty of pleasant things to do in Baden-Baden, Germany. Stroll the historic thermal town, soak in a spa, visit a museum, or see breathtaking views over the Black Forest.
Top 10 must-see places in the Netherlands
Top 10 must-see places in the Netherlands for you to take your travel to the next level: some very well-known sights, some less so!
Thermal spa town Bad Ems, Germany
The core of Bad Ems, Germany is essentially unchanged since its days as a thermal spa destination for the elite of Europe.
Things to do in Freiburg in one day
Freiburg, Germany, is a lovely little city with narrow cobbled streets, charming architecture, and a gorgeous cathedral. Read here about all the things to see and do in Freiburg in 1 day.
Taking the waters at European hot springs
In the 19th century, European hot springs became gathering places for the rich and titled, and the historic thermal towns that grew around them still exist today. Read about them here!
Dalí Theatre-Museum: A glimpse into Dalí’s mind
To look at a Salvador Dalí painting is to wonder about the mind that painted it. A visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, Spain, gives visitors a chance to look into that mind. That doesn’t mean,…
Destinations
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The Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingland, Sweden
Some UNESCO sites aren’t famous works of architecture like Himeji Castle in Japan or the 16th century canal ring of Amsterdam, for example, or ancient historical monuments like Petra in Jordan or Baalbek in Lebanon….
The Polar Museum, Tromso, Norway
The picturesque harbor town of Tromso (spelled Tromsø in Norwegian), lies more than 300 kilometers / 200 miles above the Arctic Circle. It has a history of serving as a jumping-off point for varous polar…
UNESCO Sites in Switzerland
There are 12 UNESCO sites in Switzerland, covering history, architecture and natural wonders, and all of them are well worth seeing. Read about them here!
Two Latvian food tours
As you’ve probably guessed, I love food. I can’t call myself a foodie, exactly, because I’m not choosy about what food I eat. I’m likely to enjoy whatever national cuisine I try, or at least…
Boat Bike Tours: A review of “Hansa Highlights”
One of the first people I met on my recent week-long trip with Boat Bike Tours was a retired Canadian man named Peter, who told me right off the bat that this was his third…
Don’t tar all “influencers” with the same brush.
I hate the word “influencer.” It has taken on a bad connotation: young people, generally female and white, who claim “influence” through pretty poses on Instagram. Articles circulating on social media accuse them of all…
Special places in Lebanon: two full-day tours
Recently I made a short trip to Lebanon, despite a lot of “But is it safe?” from everyone I mentioned it to. I’ll write about the travel warnings at the end of this article, but…
Discovering the Legend of King Arthur in Cornwall
Discovering King Arthur in Cornwall, UK. Read here about Arthurian sights in Cornwall!
Wick Heritage Museum, Scotland
The leaflet advertising the Wick Heritage Museum compares the museum to the TARDIS. If you’re a Doctor Who fan, you’ll know exactly what that means: Doctor Who’s form of transportation, a blue police box (Time…
A Scottish Highland Clearances tour
When I told my friend Kate that I was planning to visit my son in Aberdeen and spend a week exploring Scotland, she immediately wanted to come along. Kate has Scottish heritage and was curious…
11 stunning UNESCO sites in the Czech Republic outside of Prague
There are 11 UNESCO sites in the Czech Republic outside of Prague. I’ve visited most, but thanks to two other bloggers, you can read about all of them here.
Prague Airport tour and a teeny-tiny airplane
Despite my fear of flying, I jumped at the chance to take a Prague Airport tour, including a flight in a small airplane. “Face your fear” and all that. Read all about it here!