Mallorca road trip? But isn’t Mediterranean travel all about the beach? This Spanish island does boast some brilliant stretches of sand, but, for us, one of the best things to do on Mallorca is a road trip. The driving is dramatic and our west coast Mallorca road trip route is rewarding. Dramatic craggy coasts, sweeping … Read more
Barcelona travel tips to reduce overtourism that still give back to locals rather than take away, include everything from avoiding the overcrowded sights and exploring lesser-visited neighbourhoods to visiting over the quieter periods such as winter and Christmas-New Year, if possible. If not, then follow these local tips so you’re part of the solution not … Read more
Italian Lakes road trip? But don’t people visit the lakes to stay at grand hotels, stroll luxuriant gardens and cruise around on glam speedboats? They do. But if you like to drive, one of the most fun things to do is circumnavigate Northern Italy’s lakes by car. Like driving Mallorca, the majestic mountains and shimmering water … Read more
Things to do in the 13th arrondissement of Paris include settling into chic little boutique hotels with pools, feasting on Southeast Asian food in Paris’ Chinatown, doing engaging street art tours to admire monumental murals, hiking hilly cobblestone lanes to explore its leafy enclaves, and sipping wine in local neighbourhood bars. The 13th arrondissement of … Read more
Calabria is the new Puglia. Get there soon before everyone else does. The toe of Italy still remains something of a secret carefully guarded by Italians. Boasting brilliant beaches, atmospheric hilltop towns, pristine national parks, and fantastic food and wine, Calabria is begging to be explored and it’s brilliant all year around. If you’re heading … Read more