Mallorca: A walking holiday in the Valley of Oranges
The sound of waves slapping against the shore outside our hotel window in Mallorca was lulling but the warm October sun was shining and the ancient trails of the Valley Continue Reading →
Category: Europe
Travel ideas for Europe – trip tips and recommendations from my experiences travelling in Europe. This continent has diverse and beautiful landscapes, ancient sites, and many rich, fascinating cultures. Here you will find exciting travel ideas for travelling in Europe so start planning your dream Europe trip now and experience everything that Europe has to offer travellers.
UK: Wandering through Leeds Castle (in Kent)
Leeds Castle is self-described as “the loveliest castle in the world”, which is a big call, but it is certainly a beautiful day out in all seasons. There’s just something Continue Reading →
Wandering Kiwi’s 2017 Travel Highlights
Although I never feel like I’ve done enough travel, looking back over my 2017 travel highlights the Wandering Kiwi family had a great year! It’s important to take a moment Continue Reading →
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day around the world
It sometimes seems that everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day, or at least wishes they were. The festival of Ireland’s most famous saint is celebrated around the world on Continue Reading →
Italy: If you’ve only got one day in Venice
Obviously I am not actually recommending that you only spend one day in Venice but what if your travel itinerary allows you only one day to see La Serenissima? It is Continue Reading →
Magical Christmas holiday ideas around the world
Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas or a day on the beach, people are already turning their minds to Christmas holidays, so here are some great ideas for those Continue Reading →
10 fun family things to do in the English Lake District
We had a fabulous active week in the Lake District this summer. Whether you are camping, staying in a B&B or a cottage or a hotel, there are so many fun Continue Reading →
Italy: Wandering in Pieve di Cadore
At the end of my big week hiking in the Italian Dolomite Mountains I landed in Pieve di Cadore, a tiny town at the head of the Lago di Cadore Continue Reading →
Austria: The ultimate Sound of Music tour of Salzburg
This summer Wandering Kiwi Jr and I fulfilled a dream. We are both huge Sound of Music fans – me from childhood and, well, she is a child – so Continue Reading →
Italy: Hiking the Alta Via 4 in the Dolomite Mountains
I’ve just got back from hiking the Alta Via 4 long distance hiking route in the Dolomite Mountains of Italy. Gorgeous scenery, challenging hiking, exciting via ferrata, delicious food in Continue Reading →
Unique beaches in southwest Turkey: by foot or by boat
All the way along the Turquoise coast in Turkey are small beach towns, coastal villages and modern cities connected by a winding asphalt road. However, the most beautiful and unique Continue Reading →
Italy: Planning a hike in the Dolomites
After two amazing hiking trips in the Italian Dolomite Mountains, I want to share some thoughts, tips and ideas for planning a hike in the Dolomites, one of Europe’s best Continue Reading →
England: Hiking the South Downs Way
The South Downs Way is a long distance hiking path in the United Kingdom that runs from the historic town of Winchester to the seaside resort of Eastbourne. Along the Continue Reading →
Wandering with Handel & Hendrix in London
On Brook Street, in the uber-affluent area of Mayfair, are two of London’s famous blue plaques. It explains that there once dwelt here two musicians, neighbours across the centuries, George Continue Reading →
Summer holiday ideas: Music festivals in the UK and Europe
Is there a better way to spend a few days than sitting in the sun, checking out some of the hottest new bands with friends at music festivals in the Continue Reading →
Spring holiday ideas in the south west of England
When new flowers, leaves and greenery start exploding into life it’s time to get out of the city and into south west England’s most bountiful areas to enjoy the season’s Continue Reading →
London: Explore the Chambers of Flavour
It’s a new form of intrepid travel, through multiple dimensions of the London foodie scene: introducing the Chambers of Flavour v2.0. It’s incredibly high risk and the location is top Continue Reading →
A guide to planning a hike in the European Alps
It’s that time of year again – I’m planning a hike in the European Alps, that incredible theme park for lovers of alpine trekking. After tackling the Tour du Mt Continue Reading →
England: Top 10 literary experiences in Oxford
Connections with great literature are rife in Oxford, and make for a wonderful theme to base your exploration of this beautiful city with its golden stone facades and historic ‘dreaming Continue Reading →
Austria: A ski holiday in Alpbach, Tirol
I have fallen in love with the little village of Alpbach where we took our ski holiday in Austria this year. Fallen hard. Have you heard of the word ‘hygge’? Continue Reading →