Belfast has undergone a transition of sorts over the past few decades. It used to be a scene of great violence where not many right-thinking individuals would want to go for a visit. But all that has now changed. It…
Italian cuisine is often lumped into one category – a process smoothed by generic tourist-orientated restaurants in major cities – but the fact is that every city has its own distinctive cuisine, and Rome is no different. When visiting the…
Photo credit: Anirudh Koul via photopin cc Vacations in Europe can be very expensive these days, but there are some ways to save a dime and make your trip more affordable. If you are on a tight budget but you…
Photo credit: Island Capture (aka Silverph or psilver) via photopin cc In your everyday life, you run, cycle, swim and hike — so loafing around during your vacation doesn’t help you to relax. However, you don’t want to spend a…
Photo credit: Chris Cotterman via photopin cc Everyone who knows me knows I am a bit of a fanatic for a pint. Each evening, I can generally be found at my local pub, sipping on a Guinness and hanging out…
As Spring slowly but surely begins to reach Europe our thoughts often turn to planning a break to enjoy the warmer weather in one of the continent’s great cities. The latest articles on Amsterdam on the GowithOh site inspired me to…
As well as the myriad music festivals taking place around the world, there are some more unusual events that provide you the Grown-up Traveller with a good excuse for a quick break or extended stay. We’ve compiled a short list…
Photo credit: Luis Marín via photopin cc With its mild to hot climate in most regions Spain, beckons for the camping lifestyle, whether that being visiting quaint towns and farms, wandering the lanes of vibrant historical cities, seeing the hills…
Going on a weekend trip can be a great way to escape the daily routine in the office or any other work place for that matter. If you are based in Europe you have plenty of options for where to…
Wisconsin doesn’t initially appear on many traveler’s wish lists when taking a trip to the United States, especially in the Winter. Wisconsin is known to have some of the coldest winters in the entire country; therefore it tends to just…
You do hear horror stories about what can happen to single female travellers. But if you can follow a few simple rules when travelling alone, you will make yourself less vulnerable to attack – whether it’s of a personal nature…
The Mediterranean is a mecca for the rich and famous as well as thousands of singles, families and other travellers looking for some sun and sand. But if the crowds are a major turn off for you and you’re looking…