The Quirky Traveller Blog

If you’re looking for a picture-perfect paradise that has sandy beaches, adrenaline-rush activities and spectacular sights, Saint Lucia has it all.  The sandy Caribbean beaches are not all the island has on offer as an emerald blanket of rainforest sweeps over much of the island including the majestic Pitons; Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanic plugs. 1. […]

As I zoomed up the M1 my mind was on the coming weekend. I was going to the Traverse Bloggers Conference in Newcastle and hoping for an enjoyable and informative time.  Musing on the rapid changes seen in the world of travel blogging, social media and life in general and sort of on auto-pilot, suddenly […]

Holidays are a time to relax and unwind, a time to let the stresses and strains of everyday life fade away into the background as you enjoy a well-earned break. This isn’t always easy with the kids in tow, of course, and making sure they’re happy and looked after can take up a substantial amount […]

Whilst many people head off for some winter sunshine, why don’t you buck the trend and discover the joys and delights of the UK in winter?  You’re guaranteed not to get too hot (unless you go too close to one of those pub fires) or have to expose more flesh than is absolutely necessary.  As […]

When it comes to the most romantic cities in the world, perhaps only Paris can compete with the image that Rome carries in the hearts of lovers all over the globe.  Choosing hotels in Rome is not easy thing to do when there is so much to do and see around the city and every […]

Europe has so much to offer the visitor.  Each country is unique and every city different. What they do have in common is a vast range of history and culture.  Travellers often get to the capital cities of Europe and hop on a tour bus to see as many sights as possible. But once the […]