13 Zante – my Greek island holiday – podcast
by adminPodcast 13 – In this podcast I’m taking you on holiday with me to the Greek island of Zakynthos or Zante as it’s popularly known. You’ll hear about how we explored the island, enjoying Greek mezze in... Read more »
Beware of hidden charges at Hertz car hire
by adminIf you’re thinking of hiring a car through Hertz, then you might like to know about the hidden charges I encountered when I hired a car from Hertz on my recent holiday in Budapest. If you’re a regular reader you’ll... Read more »
8 Abandoned Theme Parks Abroad “Open” for Exploration
by NileGuideCall it exoticism: theme parks outside the US seem just a smidgen creepier than those we grew up visiting. Safety guidelines are questionable, attractions are a bit lees planned-out, and themes are chosen with a decidedly laissez-faire attitude.... Read more »
Time to start planning your family autumn break in Paris
by Heather CowperWith the school holidays almost over, it’s time to start planning some autumn fun, and my sponsored post from discountvouchers.co.uk has excellent suggestions for a short autumn break for the family in Paris, France. France... Read more »
Sour cherry soup at Salföld in Hungary
by adminOn our recent holiday near Lake Balaton in Hungary, we ventured away from the lake a little to the picturesque village of Salföld, where I had a chance to try this Sour Cherry soup. We found a pleasant village restaurant with... Read more »
Gaudi glitz at the Puerto Marina – Benalmadena, Spain
by adminIf you walk along the seafront promenade at Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol, you’ll eventually reach the Puerto Marina. By day the marina is quiet and relaxed but by night it comes alive with crowds flocking to promenade,... Read more »
Leaps of Faith: 8 Famous BASE Jumping Spots
by NileGuideWhen most visitors go to the top of places like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the CN Tower in Toronto, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, or Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, they’re in search of awesome, sweeping views and gorgeous... Read more »
Travelling with teenagers – how to have a happy holiday
by adminI won’t pretend that every family holiday we’ve had has been perfect. There were the times when the crowds and burning heat of Sardinia in August became too much, the days of camping in the rain in Asturias in Northern... Read more »
Pull Over! 10 American Roadside Attractions Worth Stopping For
by NileGuideAlthough nothing encapsulates summer adventure quite like the excitement of the open road, we have to admit being stuck in a car for hours on end can get a bit monotonous. Scenery is pretty and all, but we think the best parts of a road trip... Read more »
Relaxed Indian style at Mandragora Boutique Hostel, Budapest
by adminThe Mandragora Boutique Hostel is a home-from-home of the Pest side of the Hungarian capital, Budapest, decorated in modern style with a nod towards India and super friendly and helpful staff – read on for my review…. Imagine... Read more »
