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 →
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.
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
As Tom Sawyer once said (thanks to his creator Mark Twain): “There ain’t nothing that is so interesting to look at as a place a book talked about.” And the 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 →
Wandering Kiwi’s 2016 travel year in review
As I write my 2016 travel year in review I can’t help reflecting upon a year that has been a mixed bag. On the one hand political events have plunged Continue Reading →
Top 10 New Year’s resolution travel ideas
New year, new you? Here are my top 10 New Year’s resolution travel ideas so you can realise your travel dreams. Be one of those people who now look for an “experience” when Continue Reading →
5 alternative destinations that capture the Christmas spirit
Christmas is a magical time of year wherever you are but some places capture the Christmas spirit better than others. You could always to to meet Santa Claus in Lapland Continue Reading →
The best canal boat holiday ideas in the world
The Cool Canals guide describes a canal boat holiday as “the fastest way to slow down” and messing about on the inland waterways is a unique holiday experience that can Continue Reading →
Top 5 things to do with kids in Iceland
Iceland is an awesome destination and if you are trying to decide where to take your family on holiday next year there is no doubt that Iceland with kids will Continue Reading →
Christmas Markets holiday ideas in Europe
As winter is drawing closer and preparations for the festive season are getting underway, thoughts turn towards weekends spent sipping mulled wine and eating tasty treats in the snow-dusted piazzas Continue Reading →
Wandering on London’s South Bank
Once the home of notorious taverns, theatres, and bear-baiting pits, London’s South Bank has been transformed into a glamorous promenade that is a must-see for any visitor. This is a Continue Reading →
London: Wandering in Leighton House Museum
Leighton House Museum is one of my favourite London Museums – definitely one of those “hidden gems” that most people have never heard of but which I have returned to Continue Reading →
England: A guide to Morris Dancing
By the title above I mean a guide to watching Morris Dancing rather than actually dancing! Have you heard of this strange English practice? The first time I saw Morris Dancing Continue Reading →
France: A tour of the Beaujolais wine region
I spent a lovely day exploring the Beaujolais wine region during my recent trip to Lyon, in the Rhone department of France. Beaujolais is made up of picturesque rolling hills covered Continue Reading →
Germany: Get the most out of Oktoberfest
Did you know that around seven million people visit Munich from all over Germany and the world to attend Oktoberfest? That the Bavarian capital of Munich makes an estimated £1.8 billion from the famous Continue Reading →
The Tour du Mt Blanc: Les Contamines to Les Houches
I set out on my final day on the Tour du Mt Blanc long distance hike with joy in my heart. On yet another stunning day, I chose the easier Continue Reading →