europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
Europe Explored: Prague and Kutna Hora
Prague—Fairytale city, ever-growing European destination and stag-do central; famous for its cheap drinks, charming streets, hulking cathedrals and everything in between. For my first leg of my European tour I stop off at this delightful medieval town, and found that, as beautiful as it is, Praha is not quite all it’s made out to be.
By Matteo Everett7 years ago in Wander
Swanage and Kimmeridge Bay
INTRODUCTION Kimmeridge Bay is totally unspoiled and raw Dorset coast line. When I say unspoiled I really do mean that as there are absolutely no amenities tourists would normally expect at the seaside such as cafes, gift shops and deck chair hire. There are public toilets but that really is about it. Kimmeridge Bay is famous for its geology and potential for the absolute amateur of finding small fossils. After all, this is part of the Jurassic Coast.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Wander
Swanage - Dorset - End of First Full Day
Introduction I have a guide book “Bournemouth Poole and District” published by Ward Locks in the 1950s. Once the reader gets past the pages of advertisements for Burberry coats, household insurance and for other holiday resorts around the country there are short articles about places to go.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Wander
Swanage - Dorset - England - Day 1
INTRODUCTION Our AirBnB was so comfortable for our first night, it forced us to have a bit of a lie in. We were just that bit too far from the coast to hear the sea, as it was such a calm day. However, with the door open we could feel the warm westerly breeze, hear it as it passed through the trees and the garden birds making the most of the last warm days of late summer.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Wander
Swanage - Dorset - England
Swanage town is located on Britain's south coast and has been building its reputation as a traditional British seaside town since the era of the Victorians in the 19th century. Its unique position gives the visitor access to award an award winning sandy beach, the stunning Purbecks, the South West Coastal Path, and the world famous Jurassic Coast line.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Wander
Mallorca Is a Magical Island
Visiting the Beautiful Balearic Island of Mallorca of Spain There comes that time of the year once more that you need to sit down and have a proper meeting with your best friend, explore the internet and find the best summer deal for an unforgettable holiday gateway. You have to take into consideration the latest food trends (as it is known that we eat a lot of food when on vacation mode), some glorious beach resorts, and some decent sightseeing.
By Elena Ioakim7 years ago in Wander
Weston-super-Mare: a Quiet Break
You may be forgiven for thinking that the North Somerset Town of Weston-super-Mare is a sleepy old retirement village. It certainly has its quiet places but it has a lot to offer if you are looking for a relaxing short break. Somerset, as a whole, is a beautiful county.
By Sapphire Ravenclaw7 years ago in Wander
The Flat Earth in Inverness
In Greig Street in Inverness, less than a stone’s throw from the River Ness, in Inverness is a double fronted shop. The front is painted black and along the tops of the windows and the alcove for the door is a panel with the words "The Flat Earth" in bold white lettering.
By Alan Russell7 years ago in Wander
Bulgaria: Do or Don't?
Bulgaria, if nothing else, is beautiful. Between its vast sandy beaches and its cute, timely old towns, there's plenty of sightseeing to be done. If you're a keen photographer then I'd say it is definitely one for the bucket list. I'm no Annie Leibovitz but even I could capture its beauty.
By Shannon Milly7 years ago in Wander
