Posts by Bex HallPage 3 of 5
Tips for travelling in Greece
I wrote a post a while back about Do's and Don'ts in Greece - guiding you all about some Greek customs and etiquette from an Athens resident, aka me. It's proven to be one of my most popular posts yet…and I enjoyed writing about Greece beyond the luxury hotels, beautiful islands and getting into the […]
Best Places to Eat in The Hague - Netherlands
We've seen that there are things to do in The Hague, Netherlands beyond politics and we've also seen what it's like visiting the Peace Palace in The Hague. I decided to compile a post about some of the places I visited to sample the local gastronomy, even some of the coffee shops (no, not THOSE […]
Peneda Gerês National Park - Portugal. A perfect day trip from Porto
**My trip was arranged for me by Oporto Tours, specialists in this region, in order for me to research for Rough Guides. Despite any complimentary services received, all thoughts and opinions remain my own** When anyone asks me what springs to mind when they say "Portugal", I think of a country attached to Spain in […]
Visiting the Peace Palace - The Hague, Netherlands
I've already shown you that there is more to The Hague, Netherlands than just politics in my Things to do in The Hague article. We've also seen Best Places to Eat in The Hague. Is there anything worth seeing in The Hague? Let's not forget that politics is, indeed, what The Hague is famous for. […]
Things to do in The Hague, Netherlands - beyond politics
The Dutch, it turns out, are very good at keeping secrets. The Hague is one of them. Most of you may have have heard of The Hague; that city in the Netherlands famous for its Peace Palace and central to European governance in one form or another, but have you actually heard of The Hague? […]
Things to do in Porto - Portugal
After being lucky enough to spend approximately 5 weeks in the Porto and Douro region of northern Portugal on behalf of my research for Rough Guides, despite the sometimes very rainy and windy March/April weather (Porto is right on the Atlantic coast, and has a longitude not that dissimilar to the SW of the UK […]
Explore the Top Seven Wonders of Greece
As one of the major cradles of Western civilisation, Greece laid claim to many of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sadly, all of these incredible creations from pre-history have vanished, with the notable exception of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. **This article was written by First Choice Holidays for Life Beyond Borders** However, […]
Top Things to See and Do on Mykonos - a guide for cruise visitors
Alongside Santorini, Mykonos is one of the most famous Greek islands. Located in the Cycladic islands, it’s a port of call for many cruise ships. Popular for its beaches and scenes such as ‘Little Venice’ and its windmills, it is possible to find a range of activities to suite all tastes. Let’s take a look […]
Greek dishes - top things to eat and drink on Mykonos
Mykonos is one of those Greek islands like Santorini that many travellers will know of instantly. Therefore much of Mykonos caters to the tourist hordes that descend upon it annually. It is possible to find good, locally produced and international food on the island, served in tavernas run by families that have been handed down […]
Greek Island escape to Sifnos
When my friend and fellow writer suggested I come and visit her on the Cycladic island of Sifnos, Greece, I jumped at the chance. Her home is located in a tiny village (if it can even be called that) of Eleimonas, but within walking distance of the main town of Sifnos - Apollonia (warning; many steps […]
Malta - Gem of the Mediterranean
I have pondered various times about what it is about Greece that I love and what keeps me here. Then I realised that I have always held a fondness in my heart for the less rigid, more relaxed Mediterranean way of life; the humanity of the people, the fantastic food. And this was re-enforced when […]
The beauty of Alonissos island, Greece
Alonissos is one of the Greek islands hidden gems…there are tourists, but most of them are Greeks, hence it's a beautiful island to come to for a real taste of Greece and her culture.
Mykonos off season - more than just a party island
Having lived in Greece for quite some time, I have visited many of the Greek islands. But due to the reputation of Mykonos, I had deliberately steered clear - not wanting to get involved in the 'rich man's playground' and hedonistic party atmosphere. It was just not my scene. I was then offered the opportunity to […]
Tips for Visiting the Space Needle - Seattle
By far Seattle's most famous and recognisable building, at 605 ft The Space Needle is the 6th tallest building in Seattle and is an iconic landmark. Built for the 1962 World's Fair that was held in Seattle, (The World Fair is an annual exhibition that showcase 'achievements of nations'. Quite what achievements I am unsure…but […]
Seattle - Mount Rainier National Park, United States. A great day trip
You may have seen Mount Rainier - the mountain that keeps a sleepy watch over Seattle. It usually pops up in any outside shots of Seattle pictures, or in TV series (yes, I am talking about my favourite Grey's Anatomy), or movies. There will be affiliate links throughout this post, meaning I will make a […]
Meteora Greece Monasteries
Many of you will have heard of Meteora and the Meteora Monasteries in Central Greece. It's a UNESCO protected World Heritage site and is famous for its pinnacles of rocks and caves, formed approx. 60 million years ago (can you get your head around that?). From the 9th century, hermit monks used to live in […]
Things to see in Bristol, UK
During one of my trips to Bristol in the South West of the UK, I had the honour of being hosted at the Bristol Harbour Hotel. There are so many things to see in Bristol, it's hard to know where to start. As a West-Country girl myself, I tend not to think of exploring in […]
Things to do: Lake Bled and Ljubljana, Slovenia
Followers of my site will know that in September of 2016, I travelled to Slovenia for the first time where I stayed at Big Berry Luxury Landscape Resort and explored the Lahinja Krajinski Park. I was also lucky enough to be afforded the chance to explore a bucket list dream destination of mine: a day […]