I first visited Barcelona back in 2006 (where I well and truly focused on the nightlife) and again a few years ago for a work conference so this time I am keen to be a proper tourist and see everything Barcelona is famous for. Barcelona showcases it’s incredible local delicacies in El Mercado de La Boqueria. La […]
We are spending a week in Italy as a summer break. Ross is very keen to visit Venice (which I’ve visited before) and since it is close to Verona we decided to fly here first and experience the romantic city. We took the train from the airport to the city which was a bit dreary […]
Surrounded by the soaring indigo heights of the Remarkables and framed by the meandering coves of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a right show-off. It looks like a small town, but it is the ‘Global Adventure Capital’ of the world, and as Ross is pretty adventurous I thought it would be a great place to visit during his first trip […]
When visiting Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world, we needed to do something crazy! I wasn’t brave enough for a skydive or bungy jump so we booked a 1/2 day canyoning trip with ‘Canyoning Queenstown (canyoning.co.uk). We met at the tour office and drove with the rest of the group out to the canyon. […]
We have just 4 days to explore San Francisco but visiting Alcatraz was top of our agenda. We were advised to book tickets well in advance so booked online. We went on the early bird which worked out well as it was not overly crowded (which is was as we were leaving around lunchtime). Best known as […]
Intrepid traveller who enjoys unique, obscure and off-the-beaten track locations to traditional 'hot-spots'. Seeking out lesser-known eateries while abroad to ensure an authentic local experience. LAST SEEN: Sailing the Aegean Sea NEXT STOP: Snorkelling on the beautiful island of Rarotonga
