Category: Western Europe

An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 6

An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 6

By on Sep 06, 2021 in Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
We did a bit of pontoon practise with Go West Sailing this morning – practising our ‘spring starts’ where the stern stays close to the pontoon, as well as practising coming into a pontoon – before heading out to sea, when something immediately caught our eye. We motored out to what looked like dolphins or
An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 5

An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 5

By on Sep 05, 2021 in Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Last Summer our eldest son did his RYA Day Skipper qualification (which you can do once you turn 16) with Go West Sailing and our plan this year had been for him to do the next step up – his RYA Coastal Skipper. You do need to quite a bit of study for this but,
Short stay: Wynford, Ambleside, Lake District, UK

Short stay: Wynford, Ambleside, Lake District, UK

By on Sep 05, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Regions, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
With six double bedrooms, comfortably able to accommodate a dozen guests, this is the ultimate self-catering house. Stylish contemporary decoration, with Orla Kiely fabrics, makes this spacious house a luxurious place for grand reunions of family and friends. Though, in such a large house, it is always possible to find a quiet corner for a
An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 4

An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 4

By on Sep 04, 2021 in Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Our plan was to travel to Largs today, for the next stage of our Scottish Summer adventure: a sailing holiday, much like we did last year. But before we took the two-hour drive north, we went for one last mountain bike ride at Glentrool. Some of the routes at Glentrool are short enough for us
An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 3

An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 3

By on Sep 03, 2021 in Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
In the morning, we let the dog stretch his legs and took him for a short stroll just out of the campsite. Turning left out of the site, we by chance stumbled upon the Glentrool Kindness Path where the local villagers had taken it upon themselves to decoarate stones along a 200m or so stretch
Once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences from around the world

Once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences from around the world

By on Sep 03, 2021 in Africa, Antarctic, Asia, Australia, Austria, Canada, Europe, Finland, Germany, Japan, Louisiana, Middle East, Netherlands, North America, Oceania, Polar Regions, Regions, Tanzania, Turkey, USA, Western Europe
Red, Amber, Green. The travel traffic light system is now firmly etched into the minds of would-be travellers. Whilst the confusion continues, tour operator Trafalgar has issued The Gold List – a curation of worldly travel experiences that you never knew existed. USA: Meet a member of Johnny Cash’s family during New Orleans Jazz Festival
An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 2

An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 2

By on Sep 02, 2021 in Europe, Family Travel, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
After a good night’s sleep, we took the opportunity to go for a quick dip in the sea (brrr!!) whilst the boys went paddleboarding. Once the initial shock had passed, it was actually surprisingly pleasant. In recent years the water quality hadn’t been rated so highly in parts of southern Scotland but, thanks to efforts
An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 1

An active family holiday in Scotland: Day 1

By on Sep 01, 2021 in Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe
With the pandemic still dragging on, our Summer holiday plans were never looking likely to go beyond our own shores. Not that we minded at all – we actually love exploring the UK! And having upgraded our modest campervan to a slightly more spacious (but equally modest) motorhome the previous year, it made sense to
UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts over 1,000 supercars and hypercars

UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts over 1,000 supercars and hypercars

By on Aug 31, 2021 in Europe, Events, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Blenheim Palace will throw open its gates this week to give car enthusiasts a rare chance to marvel at more than 1,000 super and hypercars. And Sunday promises fun for all the family when the lawns of the UNESCO World Heritage Site play host to an astonishing collection of vehicles for Salon Privé Classic &
Top 10 things to do in the Canary Islands this Autumn

Top 10 things to do in the Canary Islands this Autumn

By on Aug 31, 2021 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
The Canary Islands are known for being the sunshine centre of Europe, offering mild temperatures of 22 degrees centigrade, nine to ten hours of daily sunshine and a variety of stunning natural attractions. If you are planning a trip to the Canary Islands, take a look at the target destinations and top 10 recommended things
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The 5 best ski resorts in Switzerland

By on Aug 25, 2021 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
Switzerland is an Alpine nation prized for its incredible scenery, majestic powdery slopes, and best ski resorts where you can encounter glorious snow and wintery charm. The Swiss Alps form up more than half of the nation’s region, with hundreds of ski resorts dotting the remote areas. We’ve picked only the Swiss ski resorts that
Top 5 culinary delights in Scotland

Top 5 culinary delights in Scotland

By on Aug 21, 2021 in Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Good food is part and parcel of any holiday experience. Some people enjoy local produce such as herbs and ingredients which give a dish this distinctive taste different from the cuisine in one’s own home country. Others are intrigued by novel ways of food preparation and might try something new like unfamiliar side dishes or
Gran Hotel Son Net, Mallorca

Grand first impressions at luxury hotels in Mallorca

By on Aug 19, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
They say that first impressions are lasting impressions.  The drive (or walk) up to the hotel or into the main entrance gives an expectation of what guests can anticipate to experience when exploring the hotel further after checking in. Here are some of our favourite ‘first impressions’ at luxury hotels on the Spanish Balearic Island
The best 8 breakfasts to have in Rome

The best 8 breakfasts to have in Rome

By on Aug 14, 2021 in Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Discovering the capital is like leafing through a history book, there is arguably more to see in Rome than in any other city in the world. Rome is also the perfect spot for indulging in delectable cuisine, enjoying café culture and people-watching. There is something satisfying all tastes in Roma, from avant-garde restaurants to unmissable
Top 10 countries in the world to go skinny dipping

Top 10 countries in the world to go skinny dipping

By on Aug 13, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Leisure Travel, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Though swimming naked is still taboo in some countries, it is perfectly acceptable in many parts of the world to bare it all and enjoy a swim without fear of judgment. But where are the best countries for skinny dipping? New research from Outforia has revealed the world’s top 10 skinny dipping countries and France
7 Canary Islands, 7 volcanic landscapes

7 Canary Islands, 7 volcanic landscapes

By on Aug 12, 2021 in Europe, Regions, Spain, Western Europe
Millions of years have passed to make the Canary Islands as they are today. The seven main volcanic islands once slowly emerged from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, to later become one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Boasting imposing volcanoes, dramatic cliffs, lush forests and beautiful beaches, the volcanic origin of