Tall buildings have been around since Roman times and they were built for two reasons. One was because of a lack of land so the only choice was to build upwards. The second reason was for protection: the view that it offered of anyone who might be arriving from far […]
Florida has never been at the top of my travel bucket list. I’ll admit, when all the kids at school were heading to Disney World for March break and coming back with tans, hair braids, and oversized Mickey Mouse sweaters, I wished my parents would take me too. Instead, they took me […]
From the western border on the Atlantic Ocean across to the Mediterranean Coast of France, the south of the country has a wonderful climate and is one of the best places for those looking to plan an European road trip. The scenery is varied, and you can choose a route […]
It is never too late to take a gap year. If your children have recently left for college and you are feeling the empty nest syndrome it is a great time to head out and explore the world and all of the things that it has to offer. There are […]
If maintaining a vegetarian diet is something that you feel strongly about, eating out at restaurants can be a bit of a nightmare. Most restaurants are very respectful of the needs of their patrons but you may find that there is just not a lot of variety to what you […]
Travelling with your children can be so much more than taking them to amusement parks with long queues. There are plenty of amazing educational opportunities all over the world that are child friendly. The key to a successful holiday with children is to keep things flexible but have lots of […]
I’d finally made it. After almost 24 hours on a bus from Mendoza, I’d arrived in Bariloche, Argentina. My first destination in Patagonia. After hearing about how much of a hot spot Bariloche was, I had high hopes for my experience and it certainly lived up to the hype. Why […]
Haliimaile Maui may be a small island and whether you’re there for a few days or a few months, it has a lot to offer to keep you busy. One of our favourite things to do is to spend a morning or afternoon discovering a neighbourhood or area. On this […]
As a traveler, we’re often pressured into loving absolutely everything about travel. Personally, I never want to come across as ungrateful or spoiled so it’s easier to talk about the good than to admit the bad. While I believe that there’s always something to enjoy – be it the food, […]
Foods of Tuscany We all know that Tuscany is famous for its wine and there are plenty of towns in Tuscany where you can have your wine, and also amazing food. Italy consistently tops the global wine production charts, producing 4,796,600 tonnes of the stuff every year. And a huge […]
When most people think about taking a vacation in Spain, then the first thing to come to their mind will be the beaches of the islands and the south coast, but the truth is that the north coast has just as much to offer visitors. Asturias and Cantabria are two […]
