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...
Icelandair Review – flying budget from Europe to the USA
When I visited Seattle back in the summer of 2015, I decided to fly with Icelandair as their flight had a very convenient stop over package in Iceland. Let's have a look at my...
Seattle to Mt Rainier National Park, United States. A great day trip
You may have seen Mt 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...
Things to do in Poole, Dorset – UK
Having spent some time looking at the things to see and do in Bournemouth, Dorset in the UK, I was looking forward to looking at things to do in the smaller coastal town of...
One day in Venice, Italy
Back in 2011, I had arrived refreshed (sort of) and alert in Venice after a delightful adventure on board the Paris – Venice train. I was travelling solo from London to Athens via Venice, Italy...
Things to do in the New Forest – Cyclex Experience
As a member of the British Guild of Travel Writers in the UK, I was very lucky to be afforded the opportunity to partake in their Annual General Meeting, in 2018 held in the...
Things to do in Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Bournemouth in Dorset, UK is so much more than a sleepy British seaside town. With over 7 miles of golden sands and coastline, it truly is beautiful, any time of the year.
Luxury Serviced Apartments – Bristol. The Berkeley Suites
Bristol is one of my favourite cities in the UK. My Things to see in Bristol post shows you what you can see and do here. I've been fortunate enough to visit Bristol on...
FG Properties – Luxury Serviced Apartment in London
You're visiting London for a few days and don't fancy staying in a hotel. You're either coming for business reasons, family break or even solo trip. What are your options for accommodation? During a...
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 by the Bristol Harbour Hotel. There are so many things to see in...
Travelling the Arctic
Back in 2006, just as I was getting into the swing of 'adventure' - I decided to take a trip to the Arctic. It was to whet my appetite for all things nautical.
Travelling the...
Corfe Castle – Dorset – England
One thing I love about the UK is its castles, there's never a time of year not to visit. One of these is Corfe in Dorset.
Best Nature Spots in Greenland
**A guest post from the cold climbs of Greenland**
Hey, Agness and Cez here, full time travellers of Etramping - adventure travel blog. Greenland is one of the most beautiful places in the world to...
Paddle Boarding along the Grand Western Canal, Devon – UK
I've been sea kayaking in Mykonos, Greece but never paddle boarding, and certainly not in my own country, the UK. Figuring the weather was always too cold to do such activities, I was a...
Where to visit in Minho region of Portugal
About 100km (62 miles) from Porto, the Minho area takes its name from the Rio (River) Minho and encompasses the entire northwestern province of the country, the river winding its way to the Spanish border in the northeast.
Gladstone’s Library – sleep amongst books!
As most of my followers know, the other hat that I wear is one of the author of Girl Gone Greek, my debut novel. Also one of guidebook author for Rough Guides. This means that I'm a...
Luxury Vacation Rental in London
I'd already stayed in a luxury vacation rental in London before with FG Properties. They offer a range of apartments to suit all requirements. Whether you're visiting London (or Paris) for vacation, or even...
Sleep in a converted Monastery in Portugal
One of the best things about my visit to Portugal in the spring of 2016 was the opportunity to visit beautiful areas such as the Geres National Park and the Douro Wine Valley region
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
Every year, in the west country city of Bristol, over a four day period usually in August an extravaganza takes place; be sure to look up into the skies and be amazed at what's...
A look at canal life in London UK
**Post updated JUL17**
I recently wrote a post here about the possibility of staying on one of two boutique canal boats with a choice of locations on London's canals. I was intrigued as to what...
