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.
The Beauty of Dartmoor
The majestic purple of heathers, speckled with faded yellow flowers of gorse, surrounded by a sea of tawny long grass set upon the verdant shorter grass. The breeze, fragranced with the sea, only perhaps twenty miles away, fills my breath with its balm. The whitish plumes of clouds bluff the wide sky.
By simon yorke8 years ago in Wander
Moving to England
Every time I look at my left arm I see a little memory imprinted on my skin. It was only 5 months ago that I got my very first tattoo and I am still in love with it. I plan on getting more eventually but this will always be my favourite one as it signifies a really important and massive step towards change, which I took only last year. On the 10th of August 2016 I got on a plane, by myself and with only two bags, I moved to the U.K.
By Carolina Rosa8 years ago in Wander
The Beauty of Simplicity in South West France
As I cruised down past Bordeaux in my rusted, white 1988 Toyota Hiace, I felt it was time to roll down the window and let the smell of pine forests consume the van. The welcome sight of Arcachon came into view. This was to be my final real encounter with a busy, bustling civilization for the next few weeks, so I made the most of it by treating myself to a hotel room by the sea and a local beer. From then on it was straight south, making stops at the cheapest campsites I could find down the length of the coast, from Dune du Pilat to Contis to Biarritz and many more.
By Jamie Brocklehurst8 years ago in Wander
Stone Piled Upon Stone
It’s said that the devil was not best pleased with the prospect of a church on Brentor. Such was his objection that it took a truly angelic presence, no less than St. Michael of the Rock to assuage his resistance. Of course, the likelihood of St. Michael making an appearance on that barren hillside was as great, as or as small, as the sudden intervention of the devil. In fact, given the number of appearances the devil was credited with right across Dartmoor, the presence of Archangel Michael, the warrior saint, might be presumed to be less likely. Which is not to say that there wasn’t some kind of altercation between those who wanted to build a church on the hill and those others, that nameless and numberless remainder, who disagreed.
By Simon Ward8 years ago in Wander
Peles Castle: Worth Visiting
The "Peles Castle" is one of Romania's most prized and visited edifice. Its beauty is remarkable and it is worth visiting and taking your time to embrace it. It has an impressing architecture and collections of furniture, sculptures and paintings to match it. While you will wonder throw those halls you will feel like you were taken back in time. It also has a history to match its splendour. So let's go back 144 years ago to the moment when the construction of the castle first started and the reasons why it was built.
By Foreign Paws8 years ago in Wander
Walking Through History
Unexpectedly, I found myself walking through literary London, right past the blue plaque commemorating the Bloomsbury Group. On a foggy day, it’s like being back in the early 20th century; you can practically hear them scribbling away behind the white walls of the Edwardian homes on Gordon Square. Not far away on Woburn Walk is William Butler Yates’s old house, and just around the corner in Cartwright Gardens is where Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley made their home.
By Caitlin McDonald8 years ago in Wander
Manchester's China Town Needs a Kick Up the Arse
Manchester's China Town is one of the oldest parts of the city centre with much of its Georgian architecture left unchanged. It sits in the middle of a conservation area centred on George Street, is littered with listed buildings, and historically speaking, is a gem in the heart of Manchester.
By Richard Douglas8 years ago in Wander
Sorrento
Our family holiday this year landed us in the beautiful country of Italy, after many years of wanting to visit we finally booked our holiday to the destination of our dreams. After a short flight of 2 and a half hours and an hour transfer we finally arrived in the beautiful of Sorrento. Stunning would be an understatement and we were all eager to explore and soak up the sun.
By Annie Hoar8 years ago in Wander
A Slow Tempo - Bike Tours in Madrid
When time happens to be on your side in un-explored cities, then there just so happens to be a world of possibilities that follow. And that's not to say that less time is a bad thing necessarily, as you can still find enjoyment from what you see in a smaller window; the point we're trying to convey is the longer you have, the more comfortable one can be in carving out the day ahead.
By Uly Spitts8 years ago in Wander
Exploring the Forgotten Spanish Countryside
As we made our way up through the flat landscape, occasionally glimpsing the edge of a vineyard or orange grove. We had no idea where exactly we were heading. You see, to us it's not the destination that's important, it's the journey you take to get there.
By Kader Folles8 years ago in Wander
