Update: April 2019 I try to keep this post as up to date as possible, following changes by airlines in Europe. With the current situation in the UK regarding Brexit it’s safe to say that there are many questions with unknown answers. However flight restrictions are likely to remain as before. Most of us pack […]
Head out of London for a day trip to enjoy a Hampton Court Palace visit and you will not be disappointed. There are year round events including the famous flower show, a funfair, festival and an ice skating rink. Check out the events page for current details. I was pleasantly surprised, when I visited, at […]
Minsk, the capital of Belarus is becoming more popular with visitors since visa free travel was permitted in 2017 to many visitors including UK, USA, Canada and Australia. The city is compact enough that most of the key sights can be covered in 1 day. However, if you have more time a couple of days […]
Triana, is located across the Guadalquivir River, in Seville. It’s away from the tourist draws, so doesn’t have much in the way of monuments or museums. However there are a few things definitely worth checking out, and the neighborhood is a lovely area to wander and get a feel for local life. The tapas bars […]
It was only recently that Cyprus appeared on my radar in terms of a potential holiday destination. Of course for a country to feature on my shortlist, it has to offer more than beaches. After researching, I found quite a bit to do and see.
Unlike its neighbours, Belarus is not part of the European Union Schengen travel zone. However, Belarus introduced visa free entry in 2017 and just recently extended this from 5 days to 30 for many visitors including UK, USA, Canada and Australia. See here for full list. The capital, Minsk is starting to catch on as an alternative […]