If magnificent scenery and delicious food appeal to you then you really must plan to travel the Wild Atlantic Way which runs along the West Coast of Ireland. We share our tips for getting the most out of this incredible journey. [This post contains affiliate links. If you click on the links to book a […]
4 Days in Dublin, Ireland. What to see and what to do in the Irish Capital.
Whatever your interests you will easily spend four amazing days in Dublin. The City offers a pastiche of experiences including literary history, distilleries, music, political history, pubs and parks. [This post contains affiliate links. If you click on them to purchase we will earn a small commission, but you won’t pay any extra] About Dublin […]
Travel toiletries and make up; tips to lighten the load but still look good.
Along with shoes, your travel toiletries are likely to be the heaviest things in your suitcase. Try these ideas to lighten your load but still look great. We are always looking for ways to lower the weight in our suitcases, and as we are about to travel for 10 weeks the pressure is on to […]
How to become a house sitter and see the world in retirement
Is house sitting part of your retirement plan? It’s a great way to see the world and experienced international house sitter Vanessa Anderson shares her tips for getting started. Read more about Vanessa at the end of this post. Why consider house sitting Is it your dream to retire early? Do you mull over ways […]
Favourite travel destinations – 7 locations you may not have considered
The joys of travel are endless and as the years go by I am conscious that there is a lot of the world left to see. These 7 favourite travel destinations could easily be added to your list and mine. Or have we missed one of your favourites? I asked 6 travel bloggers to share […]
Planning a trip to Barcelona; what to see and do
If you are planning a trip to Barcelona, you are about to visit one of the most culturally enriching cities we have been privileged to stay in. Find out what to see and do in this amazing City. Our 5 days exploring Barcelona We arrived in Barcelona at 8.30 pm on Saturday October 2nd, 2017 […]
Granada and the Alhambra, a must visit in Spain
Visiting the Alhambra Palace was a long held dream of mine but when we got to Granada in 2017 we found the Alhambra to be just one of Granada’s treasures. Getting to Granada We arrived in Granada by first class train from Madrid, and were delighted by the Spanish train service. In truth first class […]
Birdsh*t in Barcelona and other travel woes
Yes travel is one of the great joys of life, but sometimes things go wrong. Those travel woes usually make the best dinner party stories, but at the time one can only laugh, cry, take action or all of the above. I made my first international trip at the age of 25, travelling overland through […]
6 weeks, two continents, hot to cool; planning a travel capsule wardrobe
I wish I could say I had nailed the carry on only travel packing list, but I haven’t yet; it’s still on my list of goals. In the meantime I have developed my skills in putting together a travel capsule that works. This one took me from 38 degrees celsius in Hong Kong to 8 […]
The South of France; Narbonne, Carcassonne, Provence, Annecy
The South of France; do you immediately think of Provence? It is the quintessential French destination, but we also greatly enjoyed our time in and around Narbonne, Carcassonne, and Annecy. We would definitely add that the South of France includes many of the best spots in France for solo female travellers. We travelled to the […]