The Travel-and-Home-STAYcationAre you longing to be in the idyllic Maldives, but it’s just not possible at this stage in your life? We have the solution.A staycation is a holiday spent in one’s home country rather than abroad. Or, a holiday spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions. The word “staycation” is a combination of “stay” and “vacation”, an early 21st-century dictionary addition. With the world-wide pandemic sweeping through countries, traveling may be a challenge. So, today we’re doing a STAYcation in every sense of the word. We “stay” to create the idyllic Maldives at home, thus our “vacation” does not even include transport costs!!What you needTravel-and-Home’s STAYcation has…
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Experience Paradise in Vibrant Porquerolles
Porquerolles, a small island (12.54 km2; 4.84 sq mi) in France, is one of my favorite islands. You can find paradise in Porquerolles with all the things to do, restaurants to try, beaches to enjoy… the list is endless, but let me give it a bash from our visit to the island.National ParkMuch of the island is a national park and nature conservation area. This is thanks to the state having bought 80% of the island (in 1971) to preserve the landscape from development.Villa CarmignacSince June 2018 you can view contemporary artworks at the Villa Carmignac opened its doors to the public in June 2018 in the beautiful surroundings of a national park,…
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Trip to Mainau Island
When you find yourself in Germany towards Bodensee, you should plan a one-day trip to Mainau Island, Lake Constance. And this is why…Map, Locations & DirectionsMainau Island is an ideal 1-day trip, surrounded by the most beautiful flower displays in the 45 hectares of gardens, dining, and shopping. You will be wrapped up in the beauty of nature and history. Mainau Island is home to a baroque palace, rare plant collections, a popular butterfly house, and restaurants. The Arboretum has 500 different types of rare and valuable broad-leaved trees and conifers, which was created in 1856 by grand duke Friedrich I.Click here to find out what is in bloom and…
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An Easy Container Garden In European Style
In the zones where snow and frost make it almost impossible for some plants to survive the harsh winter, it is best to containerize them and move them indoors until the warmer weather kicks in.A container garden at your front door is a warm gesture to welcome guests with pretty flowers, shrubs and/or trees. You have the added benefit to move the plants to control exposure to the sunlight. Weed and pest control is much easier. And what’s more, you can do instant makeovers!A container garden will brighten up your front door, inviting guests into your home. Seasonal color displays will add a final touch of style, such as the…
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Namaqualand / Namakwaland: The Perfect Peaceful Holiday
Where is Namaqualand?Namaqualand’s landscape ranges from a coastal strip in the west to semi-desert areas in the north-east. In addition, it is famous for its indigenous flora species which makes Namaqualand a popular route for international and local tourists. In other words, you are set to find joy in Namaqualand!Namaqua National Park is about 87km from the nearby town Springbok. The very small town of Kamieskroon is more or less in the center of Namaqualand, 20km west of Namaqualand National Park. When is the flower season starting?The beginning of the flower season varies from year to year but it usually occurs between August and October.Millions of brightly colored flowers pop…
