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Luxury vegan experiences in Langkawi

By Paul Eyers on Nov 14, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany

Our luxury vegan experiences in Langkawi will help you when you’re heading to this popular Malaysian island located in the Andaman Sea; we’ve tried and tested three of the finest resorts and can report back to just how good they are, and also how their signature restaurants cater for vegan guests. There are very few […]

5 reasons to choose The Three Peaks for a Winter holiday in the Dolomites

By Anna Moggia on Nov 05, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The ski resort of Three Peaks Dolomites is located in South Tyrol amidst the Unesco World Heritage Dolomites. It remains an undiscovered and uncrowded ski experience even after winning multiple awards. The ski runs are perfectly groomed and with an efficient system of man made snow, skiing is always guaranteed. Providing more than 100 km […]

The world’s longest and highest zip line

By Paul Johnson on Nov 01, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Going Out, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

The world’s longest and highest zip line will officially open on the UAE’s highest peak, Jebel Jais, next month. With the exact length of the zip line remaining a closely-guarded secret until the multi-million dollar adventure tourism product’s opening, the zip line will propel the UAE’s most northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah into the […]

5 great reasons to visit Dublin

By Selene Nelson on Oct 31, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Ireland, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

It may be a small, but there’s a reason why Dublin has such a big reputation. From cobbled streets to traditional pubs and more literary greats than you can shake a stick at, history and culture simply pervade this city. Dublin offers visitors the best of both worlds; a famously compact capital, you can be out […]

7 secret ways to visit St. Mark’s Square, Venice (while avoiding the crowds and staying cool)

By Patty Civalleri on Oct 31, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Western Europe

Everyone that visits Venice will go to St. Mark’s Square, period. And you must as well. But how can you do it differently than the millions of selfie-taking tourists while garnering food for your brain and staying cool to boot? Most consider St. Mark’s Square to consist of the Basilica, the Doges’ Palace, and the […]

Short stay: Chestnut Cottage, Arbor Holiday and Knightcote Farm Cottages, Warwickshire

By Paul Johnson on Oct 29, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

Our latest stay was at Chestnut Cottage close to the wonderfully-named village of Bishops Itchington – a VisitEngland 5 Star Gold Award property located just a short distance from the M40 motorway in Warwickshire, and listed on the Premier Cottages website. Premier Cottages’ collection features almost 1,000 four and five-star self-catering cottages across the UK. […]

10 great reasons to visit Vannes, Brittany, France

By Paul Johnson on Oct 24, 2017 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

On our recent trip to in France, after moving on from Carnac, we also spent some time in Vannes, exploring the quaint Medieval streets and magnificent buildings of this historic walled town. Situated in Morbihan, on the southern coast of Brittany, Vannes offers interesting contrasts of old and new. Built on the foundations of a […]

Top 11 places to visit in the Andamans

By Rathnam Rathnasamy on Oct 23, 2017 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, India, Regions

One of the reasons people love the Andaman Islands is that it is not just another beach destination. It has some interesting historical sites, natural wonders and activities that the whole family can enjoy. With something for everyone, these islands are growing in popularity each year and have several thousands of people visiting them. If […]

8 essential Russian Revolution sights in St Petersburg

By Ala Osmond on Oct 22, 2017 in Attractions, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions, Russia

Next month is the centenary of the Russian Revolution, an event that continues to shape the world we live in today. At that time the St Petersburg of today was named Petrograd and was the capital of Imperial Russia. Visit these key sights in St Petersburg today to travel in the footsteps of the Russian […]

10 great reasons to visit Carnac, Brittany, France

By Paul Johnson on Oct 19, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Having recently spent around 10 days in Carnac in southern Brittany, we thought it would be fitting to share 10 great reasons to visit this popular French seaside resort. Located in the heart of Quiberon Bay, and close to Brittany’s Gulf of Morbihan, Carnac enjoys a healthy influx of tourists, particularly in high season (July […]

Special feature: Carnac Thalasso Spa Resort and Hotel, Carnac, Brittany, France

By Paul Johnson on Oct 17, 2017 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Featured, France, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

We recently visited Carnac in Brittany – a resort famous for its Neolithic standing stones – so that our two boys could compete in a sailing competition. Carnac itself is divided into two distinct areas – Carnac-Ville (the historic, main town) and Carnac-Plage (the beach area). With the event being out of Carnac Yacht Club, […]

Winter in Provence

By Su Stephens on Oct 15, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

When you think of Provence you might well think of warm, sunny days, lavender fields and cold glasses of Rose. With only a couple of weeks until November and the real onset of Winter here in Provence, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to dispel the myth that the only really good time to visit […]

Edinburgh: a city that thrives in winter

By Rob Stross on Oct 14, 2017 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

As records prove, Edinburgh is not a warm city. Not even the most ardent festival fanatic will claim that the weather, as well as the laughs, are incredible in August. So don’t deny or ignore the cold – embrace it. Because Edinburgh is built for it, Edinburgh thrives in winter: It’s built for short days […]

Lima’s top attractions

By Zach Smith on Oct 13, 2017 in Attractions, Going Out, Peru, Regions, South America

Year in and year out, travelers are astounded by Lima’s culture and cuisine. It’s often the first stop for international travelers, who then continue on to Cusco and the Sacred Valley. Lima is worth at least a few days, at the very least for the incredible restaurants in the Miraflores neighborhoods. In between sumptuous meals, […]

7 luxury reasons to visit Hanoi

By Paul Eyers on Oct 12, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

Having visited Vietnam many times previously it’s been some time since we passed through Hanoi, people kept telling us we should return for multiple reasons, including some ‘must visit’ hotels, delectable vegan food and the nearby stunning location of Ninh Binh. We heeded their advice and loved it, we will return again in the near […]

Top 8 sights and sounds of Colombo

By Harshi Hewage on Oct 12, 2017 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Sri Lanka

Colombo is now a must visit city in your travel itinerary to Sri Lanka where many make a pit stop to shop, buy mementos to take home or to sample the varied restaurants and roof top bars that the capital has to offer. There are also many sites to visit that showcase history of Sri […]

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