Author Archive for Jennika Argent

5 ways to unwind in Canterbury

5 ways to unwind in Canterbury

By on Jun 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

My trips in the UK are few and far between, but I’m always pleasantly surprised by how beautifully manicured England can be and Canterbury is no exception. Aside from its grand status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it maintains a pleasant small-town charm, with a youthful energy brought in by a large population of […]

An Azorean adventure - 7 best things to do on Sao Miguel Island

An Azorean adventure – 7 best things to do on Sao Miguel Island

By on Jun 17, 2018 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Portugal, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you haven’t heard of the Azores, join the club! I only found out about this little cluster of 9 colourful islands sitting out in the middle of the Atlantic recently and didn’t waste any time booking my ticket to Ponta Delgada, capital of the biggest island, Sao Miguel. This insanely green, volcanic island was […]

Get your sparkle back in Varkala

Get your sparkle back in Varkala

By on Mar 11, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Health & Safety, India, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

India is renowned for its crammed, crazy cities, bursting with colour and culture, and for years I avoided going in case it might all be too much for me! That was until I discovered Varkala, a breath of fresh coastal air, in the Southern spice province of Kerala. Instead of taking the motorway from Trivandrum […]

Could April be the best month to visit Amsterdam?

Could April be the best month to visit Amsterdam?

By on Feb 03, 2018 in Europe, Events, Featured, Food and Drink, Netherlands, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

If you love flowers and partying, although perhaps not at the same time, then yes it is! And with a new direct Eurostar service up and running for 2018, there really isn’t much stopping you. There is no better time to visit a city, than when the locals are celebrating their beloved King’s birthday. In […]

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mérida

Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mérida

By on Jan 19, 2018 in Attractions, Events, Going Out, Mexico, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany

The biggest celebration in Mexico, the Day of the Dead (Hanal Pixan), takes place between 28th October and 2nd November and is becoming so popular, even London had its very own festival in 2017, sponsored by the popular restaurant chain Wahaca. The festival paid special tribute to victims of the tragic Earthquake in Mexico City […]

6 reasons to visit the Yucatan Peninsula

6 reasons to visit the Yucatan Peninsula

By on Jan 02, 2018 in Attractions, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

The view from the window of the new Dreamliner showed a thick green carpet below as we landed into Cancun airport. Quite surprising, since my perception of Mexico had been one of deserts and cacti, probably obtained from watching too many westerns. The Yucatan Peninsula is an altogether different place, full of lush vegetation, with […]

9 reasons why it's great in Grenoble

9 reasons why it’s great in Grenoble

By on Dec 26, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

This year, Forbes declared Grenoble one of Europe’s top 5 inventive cities, and with a growing amount of student engineers, it’s been giving Silicon Valley a run for its money. In 2016 it was voted the best city in France to be a student, as well as having the highest level of accessibility for wheelchair […]

11 of the coolest things about Israel

11 of the coolest things about Israel

By on Oct 06, 2017 in Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Israel, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Before traveling to Israel, the only thing I knew was that I really enjoyed the company of the Israeli people I had encountered on my travels. Going by this, I assumed that Israel would make a great place to visit. Before even boarding the plane, an Israeli lady had started a conversation with me and […]

10 picturesque places in Persia for practicing photography

10 picturesque places in Persia for practicing photography

By on Sep 21, 2017 in Asia, Iran, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment

Sanctions are slowly being lifted from Iran, and since 2015, it’s become easier to travel through this warm and welcoming land, its rich history and culture ripe for the picking. Autumn and Spring are the best times to go, as temperatures are mild and comfortable. In my two week visit I witnessed so much beauty, […]

48 hours in Plymouth, UK

48 hours in Plymouth, UK

By on Sep 07, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve visited Plymouth now, but this historical, marine city by the sea just keeps giving me new experiences. Here are my top picks for a weekend visit: Walking the Hoe Firstly, blow those cobwebs away and get yourself oriented by taking a breezy saunter along the seafront, known […]