Ultimate Summer Holiday Prep & Packing ListHey there fellow travelers! It’s time to get excited because your summer holiday is just around the corner! But before you start daydreaming about sandy beaches and fruity cocktails, let’s talk preparations. From choosing the perfect destination to packing your suitcase, there’s a lot to consider. But don’t worry, with a little planning and organization, you’ll be ready for the adventure of a lifetime. So put on your thinking cap, break out the sunscreen, and let’s start making those travel plans! Trust me, the anticipation is half the fun, and the memories you’ll make will be worth every bit of effort. Let’s do this!I’m…
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A Beautiful Place Called Ha Long Bay Vietnam
Visit Ha Long Bay in VietnamA Mystical Magical DestinationHa Long Bay Vietnam is one of those mystical destinations that you will definitely find worth a visit. Ha Long meaning ‘Descending Dragon’ is a Unesco World Heritage Site.The incredible vistas that play before your eyes when you first arrive at Ha Long Bay are simply mysterious and magical all at once. With bright green emerald water and a very peaceful tide the water are most inviting to scuba divers and holiday makers. But it is the more than 1000 towering limestone karsts and isles in various shapes and sizes topped with rainforest-like vegetation that catches your eye. In my opinion it is simply…
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Taormina’s Best Sightseeing And The Top Places To Stay
Taormina“The pearl of the Mediterranean Sea”Best time to go | How long | Getting to & around | Where to stay | Day tripsThe scenic Sicilian town of Taormina is so worth seeing that Trafalgar includes it as a free day on many of their multi-day tours. Whether you visit Sicily’s legendary resort town on your own, or as part of a group, it is worth it! Taormina, your next holiday destination!On Sicily’s east coast is the hilltop town of Taormina. It is situated close to Mount Etna, an active volcano with trails to its top.How many daysIf you’re going to explore the traces of The Godfather and nearby Baroque…
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Beautiful Bonaire in the Caribbean
Bonaire, is an island municipality of the Netherlands, which lies off Venezuela’s coast in the southern Caribbean.If you love to visit and explore coral reefs, Bonaire is the place to visit as it is surrounded by beautiful reefs. Why you should visit BonaireFor divers from around the world, this special place is known as ‘The Diver’s Paradise’, being home to some fantastic species, like brain corals, elkhorn corals, fire corals, and gorgonians. The reefs also offer a wide variety of marine life in crystal-clear water including sea turtles, and eagle rays. So for anyone loving nature and Caribbean life, this is paradise.The entire coastline of Bonaire has been declared a marine sanctuary. The…
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Mama Mia! I’m In Beautiful Skópelos!!
Mama Mia! I’m in Beautiful Skopelos!!It is not just Santorini that can lay claim to a beautiful Greek Island holiday. Skopelos has its fair share of Greek charm.Skopelos, when and how long…After plenty of hunting for the perfect Greek island to film Mama Mia‘s spectacular beach and island scenes, the directors decided on Skopelos. You’ll remember it as “Kalokairi” in the film.Off the beaten track, and a real hidden gem, the island is a perfect escape for a week or two from city stressors. Here you’ll find the perfect laid-back holiday surrounded by Greek charm and picture-perfect scenery. The stuff movies are made of!Wintertime is usually quite mild and it’s…
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Beautiful Santorini a Dream Holiday in Greece
Santorini is definitely one of the most photographed places in the world.I often wonder what it is that captures the imagination of people when they look at photos of Santorini. Undeniably this place is on the top of many people’s bucket lists. Romantic, beautiful Santorini Greece holidays are often something we only dream of, but actually, it is within your reach. Well, you decide.Having visited Santorini, I give you my candid opinion of the iconic island. Keep reading to the end so you don’t miss my many travel tips.Being part of the Cyclades islands in Greece the whitewashed houses on the edge of cliffs makes beautiful pictures. As the West…
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Tenedos/Bozcaada Island – Turkey’s Beautiful Hidden Gem
Greek Island mixed with Turkish FlairTenedos, or Bozcaada in Turkish, is an island situated in the Aegean Sea. It is the third largest Turkish island after Imbros and Marmara, but it is also a beautiful island that is still mostly a hidden gem to many world travelers. The mix of Greek and Turkish influences make this…well almost a Greek island, but… with a very strong Turkish influence…. The island has it all: Al Fresco cafes with beautiful outdoor seating areas and views, cobblestone streets, whitewashed houses with that Greek influenced blue decorations.Bozcaada (pronounced boz-DJA-ah-dah) is also called Tenedos. Bozcaada is a trendy and popular destination. A spot where the elite has…
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Folkestone, One of the Best Laid-Back Beach Holidays in The UK
It’s tricky to say what Folkestone is most famous for, but my tongue-in-the-cheek-vote is for The Samuel Peto pub!And it’s got nothing to do with the alcohol inside the pub.That said, Folkestone is known as one of the busiest ports in England, and a popular laid-back holiday destination.Now, back to why I voted for The Samuel Peto Pub, also known as Wetherspoons. This is because real ales and craft beer are served in a somewhat different pub-like-scene. On 23 Rendezvous Street, is an old church that is now the home to The Samuel Peto pub. Beautifully restored with its gorgeous stained glass and chandeliers. The Samuel Peto pubHow to get…
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Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast – a Popular Tourist Destination
The Port city of Cartagena on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast is a very popular tourist destination.Cartagena is famous for its walled ‘Old Town’ with its cobblestone streets, as well as its tropical climate and popular beaches. (Isla de Baru – a white sandy beach / Islas Del Rosario with its coral reefs). Is Cartagena worth a visitThe city is a mix of the very old and the super new. Here you will find beautiful architecture and if you love the look of pretty towns with colorfully painted houses, you will love exploring Cartagena. The city has a lot to offer and tourists can really enjoy visiting all the beautiful spots that…
