One of the glories of Sweden is Fika … taking time out for coffee, cake and a chat. Heaven on a plate …  On a trip to the southern region of Skane (Skåne) I sampled a lot of VERY good cake as well as many more sensory delights.  It’s a land...

Camping is a fabulous and extremely inexpensive way to see Europe. It’s fabulous because you really do feel like a nomadic explorer when you travel with your home on your back – or in your car – so to speak. And it’s inexpensive of course because you’re not paying for the...

What is a Blog Trip? A Blog Trip is an updated version of the Press Trip, often offered by tourist agencies, PR companies and tourism businesses which generate publicity for their venue, resort, hotel, attraction or other holiday destination.   They are similar to Press Trips and may include journalists from...

Jerez de la Frontera; this small and perfectly formed city has three big claims to fame; it’s the home of that quintessentially English tipple, sherry, flamenco was born in this region and the world-renowned Royal Spanish Equestrian School is based here.  There’s a strong Moorish influence which is apparent in some...

If you love the idea of being eco-friendly and close to nature, but not the thought of struggling with tent-poles and tent-pegs, then one of Cumbria’s Quirky Camping Alternatives could be just the ticket.  Picture yourself awakening in magnificent countryside,  add in a few pampers such as a proper bed...

As Asia’s most haunted country, Singapore provides a fascinating and unique basis for your travels. It’s also got an incredible airport, an exciting 24-hour party district and Singapore hostels are some of the most innovative and exciting in the world. So let’s take a look at the coolest places to...

If you can remember slim little chocolate bars covered in thin purple foil, if you know what the rag and bone man cried out as he came down your street, if you remember what a smooth old penny felt like, then the arcade at the end of Southport Pier will bring...