One of the first cities in the world to get electricity, Paris was quickly dubbed the City of Lights (La Ville Lumière) and has since become synonymous with romance, with people travelling the world over to spend time in the City of Love. Paris can be somewhat polarising too though. Before our visit, I must admit, […]
Category Archives: Europe
Barcelona, Europe, Reviews, Spain, Tours, Western Europe
Bouncing Around Barcelona – The bike tour with a difference
04
Aug
Aug
Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia and the second-most populous municipality in Spain, has many claims to fame – a world-renowned football team, impressive Spanish landmarks and buildings and weather to make most jealous – but there’s something special about this incredible city that most people aren’t aware of. Not only does it have beautiful unexpected […]
Destinations, Europe, Scotland, Tours, United Kingdom
Checking Out Scotland’s Highlights with Highland Explorer Tours
31
Jul
Jul
With its rolling green hills, towering Highlands, fantastic people and intriguing history, Scotland is both as gorgeous as it is accessible. Before visiting, we’d heard great things about Edinburg so we knew it was where we wanted to base ourselves. With that said, nobody comes to Scotland with dreams of its cities – lochs, crags […]
Annecy, Destinations, Europe, France, Western Europe
Annecy – The Reason We’ve Fallen in Love with South-Eastern France!
21
Jul
Jul
Located in South-Eastern France, Annecy seeks to be a marvellous secret that people-in-the-know carefully guard for themselves. Less than an hour from Geneva, Switzerland, Annecy makes a fantastic day trip or weekend away. Built around an ice-blue coloured lake, lined by the towering French Alps, there are few places we’ve visited as breathtakingly beautiful as […]
Activities, Adventure, Chernobyl, Eastern Europe, Ukraine
The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone – 10 incredible photos to inspire your visit
17
Jul
Jul
On April 26th, 1986, the world came to know about a small town in Ukraine. Chernobyl. Chernobyl is no longer known as a town but as the location of the largest nuclear power plant accident in history. Late night testing-gone-wrong decimated the area, causing significant long-term health effects for residents and costing billions to ‘remedy’. Visiting the […]
Activities, France, Paris, Reviews, theme park, Western Europe
Disneyland Paris & Walt Disney Studios Park – A Must See in France?
03
Jul
Jul
The one brand in the world that really needs no introduction. Disney. The happiest place on earth. Where dreams come true. Where fantasies come to life and where big kids become small again. As a child it was always a family dream to one day visit Disneyland and when it did eventually happen, I remember […]
27
Jun
Jun
Parisians have quite the reputation around the world and sure enough, when we booked our flight to France, the warnings started coming in… Don’t let them think you’re from the UK – be sure to tell them you’re Kiwis. Start with as much French as you can – they won’t like if it you speak […]
Activities, Athens, Eastern Europe, Food, Greece
Alternative Athens: The Tastiest Way to Get to Know Greece’s Capital!
06
Jun
Jun
Jade and her husband, Mark have decided that there’s practically no better way than to get comfortable with a city than to do so on a food tour – we couldn’t agree more! Read on for their review of Alternative Athens and to gain a little insider’s Greek foodie knowledge about this incredible city. Walking to meet our […]
Europe, Norway, Oslo, Scandinavia/Nordic Countries
48 Hours in Oslo: An Insider’s Guide to the City’s Quirkiest Spots
17
May
May
It was a rainy and cold day in London when the plane took off – Oslo bound. I belong to a small group of travel enthusiasts who think “if I’m already cold, why not brave colder.” This little mantra rarely disappoints. Armed with a wooly hat, pink gloves and a return Ryanair ticket (which cost […]
14
May
May
Finding and booking with the right tour company for your next destination can be a hard, even for an experienced traveler. Why? Because the company you book with has absolute power to inspire or discourage your impression of a destination or activity during your time with them. I thought I had found a great tour […]
In case you missed the memo, we’re moving on from Abu Dhabi in June. The last almost two years have been amazing, eye-opening and of course, at times, challenging. We wouldn’t change it for the world though. We’ve loved immersing ourselves in a new culture, connecting with like-minded people, having the opportunity to travel more […]
day trip, Europe, Iceland, Scandinavia/Nordic Countries
How to See Iceland’s Golden Circle Without the Crowds
23
Apr
Apr
The Golden Circle is Iceland’s most popular day trip and for good reason – it’s close to Reykjavik, is suitable for those looking to drive themselves and offers an excellent variety of unique scenery. We elected to leave our rental car parked up for the day and joined Moonwalker. Why? Because even though you can […]
15
Apr
Apr
We all know that the height of uber-cool things to do during the summer months is go to a music festival (according to my 18 year-old students). In my 20s I made it to a couple of festivals in Europe and V-Fest in the UK but have sadly never made it to the daddy of […]
Accommodation, Budget, Europe, Iceland, Reviews, Scandinavia/Nordic Countries
Kex: A Funky, Affordable Hostel in Reykjavik, Iceland
19
Mar
Mar
Iceland is has a well-deserved reputation for being drop-dead-gorgeous. It is. It also has a reputation for being fairly expensive. For the most part, that’s true too. It’s not generally considered a budget destination – though travelling with minimal funds certainly is possible. Though we tend to stay in more private, comfortable accommodation options these […]
Activities, Eco Tourism, Europe, Iceland, Scandinavia/Nordic Countries, Tours
Snæfellsnes Peninsula – Better Than Iceland’s Golden Circle!
09
Mar
Mar
Some things just feel like they were meant to be. Places, rugged and wild, that are so gorgeous, they just have to be seen. Iceland was that for us. Likewise, some people seem like they were born into their jobs, a perfect fit for what they’re doing. Bessi of Moonwalker tours is the epitome of someone who’s […]
03
Mar
Mar
Christmas holidays for a Kiwi means warm weather, beaches, BBQ’s and lots of time with family and friends outdoors in the sun. So when I experienced my first cold Christmas in London, overindulging on an array of cheeses, cold cuts and carbs with the usual bad Christmas movies on TV it brought mixed feelings… Feelings […]
Activities, Eco Tourism, Europe, Iceland, Scandinavia/Nordic Countries, Tours
Iceland’s South Coast – Exploring with Arctic Tours
13
Feb
Feb
Iceland, widely known as the land of fire and ice, is a country of extremes. Gorgeous, breathtaking, incredible extremes. During our time on this stunning island, we joined Hörður on a winter tour of Iceland’s South Coast – an experience we enjoyed every moment of. Whether you plan on joining a tour with Arctic Tours Iceland […]
04
Feb
Feb
This week I had one of those moments. You know, when you are in the midst of doing something so amazing that you think to yourself, “girl, you gotta remember this moment forever because this is so awesome” and you try to soak everything up like a sponge so you can replay it again and […]
Europe, Iceland, Luxury, Reviews, Scandinavia/Nordic Countries
Reviewing The Radisson Blu Saga – A Landmark in Reykjavík, Iceland
01
Feb
Feb
During our recent visit to Iceland, we spent two glorious nights at the Radisson Blu Saga. Warm and comfortable with fantastic service, we felt instantly at home (if our room was freshly renovated and we had people to look after our every need!) We certainly recommend the Radisson Blu Saga – read on to find out why. The […]
Activities, Eco Tourism, Europe, Iceland, Scandinavia/Nordic Countries
Hunting out the Northern Lights by Boat – Reviewing Special Tours
29
Jan
Jan
When we made the decision to visit Iceland in the depths of their winter, we had one thing (and one thing only) in the forefront of our minds – the northern lights. Of course we were excited to see this beautiful island blanketed in snow and for the gorgeous candy-coloured sky that seem to float […]