Category: Going Out

Snorkelling between tectonic plates at Silfra in Iceland's Thingvellir National Park

Snorkelling between tectonic plates at Silfra in Iceland's Thingvellir National Park

By on Oct 01, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Iceland lies along the mid-Atlantic Ridge and exists because of the divergence of two tectonic plates - the North American plate and the Eurasian plate - and a great place to see this first hand is at Silfra.
Safari Quads - what to expect from a buggy safari in Iceland's Blue Mountains

Safari Quads - what to expect from a buggy safari in Iceland's Blue Mountains

By on Sep 30, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
One of the activities that our kids most enjoyed on our trip to Iceland was our buggy safari in the Blue Mountains with Safari Quads - the number #1 rated ATV and buggy operator in Iceland.
Krauma Natural Geothermal Baths & Restaurant - what to expect from one of Iceland's newest geothermal spas

Krauma Natural Geothermal Baths & Restaurant - what to expect from one of Iceland's newest geothermal spas

By on Sep 29, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The journey from Reykjavik to the geothermal baths at Krauma is just under an hour and a half, so this is easily a place you could visit on a day trip out of the capital.
Húsafell Canyon Baths - what to expect from a trip to these geothermal pools in Iceland

Húsafell Canyon Baths - what to expect from a trip to these geothermal pools in Iceland

By on Sep 28, 2022 in Accommodation, Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Hotels, Iceland, Regions, Restaurants, Western Europe
These man-made geothermal pools are located in the Icelandic highlands and set in a surreal canyon landscape. Tickets for an exclusive minibus tour are available from the Húsafell Hotel.
Into the Glacier - what to expect on a journey into the heart of the Langjökull glacier, Iceland

Into the Glacier - what to expect on a journey into the heart of the Langjökull glacier, Iceland

By on Sep 27, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
For an Icelandic experience with a difference, we heartily recommend Into the Glacier which can be visited as part of a tour from Reykjavik or by self-driving to Husafell or Klaki basecamp.
Exploring Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano site

Exploring Iceland's Fagradalsfjall volcano site

By on Sep 25, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Attractions, Europe, Family Travel, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Instead of driving straight to our hotel after collecting our bags at the airport, we instead headed for Grindavik so that we could explore the Fagradalsfjall volcano site.
Our top 12 mainland Ecuador & Galapagos Islands restaurants

Our top 12 mainland Ecuador & Galapagos Islands restaurants

By on Sep 24, 2022 in Ecuador, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South America
Ecuador’s high-end restaurant scene draws inspiration from the country’s ancestral past as well as a mix of other nations.
Plitvice Lakes National Park in Autumn: The best places to photograph

Plitvice Lakes National Park in Autumn: The best places to photograph

By on Sep 23, 2022 in Attractions, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Regions
No trip to Croatia is complete without a visit to the oldest national park in Southeast Europe, Plitvice Lakes National Park.
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House, Bowness

The Lake District's historic houses

By on Sep 21, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Regions, United Kingdom, Western Europe
After this month's Heritage Open Days, we thought we'd stick with the cultural and heritage theme and put together our top ten list of historic houses in Cumbria.
Best 6 places to visit in Luxor

Best 6 places to visit in Luxor

By on Sep 10, 2022 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions
Luxor is regarded as the largest open-air museum in the world and is home to some of Egypt's most well-known temples, tombs, and monuments.
Top 5 Instagrammable locations in India

Top 5 Instagrammable locations in India

By on Sep 01, 2022 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, India, Regions
In this article, we list the top 5 Instagrammable locations in India, which you absolutely must visit this year.
Short stay: Cary Arms and Spa, Babbacombe, Devon, UK

Short stay: Cary Arms and Spa, Babbacombe, Devon, UK

By on Aug 25, 2022 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
The upscale Cary Arms and Spa is nestled among rocks that are perched over Babbacombe Bay in south-east Devon, an area twice visited by Queen Victoria when she was in her late twenties and early thirties.
Windermere in a day - there's so much to do!

Windermere in a day - there's so much to do!

By on Aug 22, 2022 in Attractions, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
There is so much to see and do in and around Windermere, so condensing it into one day is more than a little tricky. Here’s an idea of what to do.
Happiness is Hermanus

Happiness is Hermanus

By on Aug 20, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel
Meandering along a narrow stretch of land between the mountains, the spectacular sea cliffs and the Indian Ocean shoreline is Hermanus, surrounded on all sides by nature.
5 great Mykonos beach clubs

5 great Mykonos beach clubs

By on Aug 18, 2022 in Clubs, Europe, Going Out, Greece, Regions, Western Europe
If your favourite thing to do on holiday is take to the beach, lay on the golden sand and listen to the ebb and flow of the turquoise sea as it caresses the beach, why not take it to the next level and spend a day at a beach club.
Top Christian monasteries in Egypt that tourists can visit

Top Christian monasteries in Egypt that tourists can visit

By on Aug 17, 2022 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions
When it comes to religion in Egypt, the majority of us prefer to either think of the country’s prevalent religion—Islam—or, particularly in terms of tourism, of the country’s historic religion. Today, we’ll discuss about the Christian Monuments and Monasteries in Egypt. The majority of us find the beliefs of the god-king Pharaohs, the afterlife, and