I think it was the bread rolls that really brought it home to me. The sheer scale of the place was one thing, the madness of the entire concept another. But it was when our guide told us about the bakery that I truly understood how reality hadn’t been factored into these grandiose plans. How […]
So the time has finally come. After all that nagging you’ve decided to give in and finally take your daughter to Legoland in Windsor, England. You mean after all these years she’s developed enough interest in Lego to justify the trip YOU have been waiting for? Well, there’s a bit of that in the mix, […]
It may have been some years ago, but the film (and book) Captain Corelli’s Mandolin firmly put Kefalonia on the map. It seems that each decade a new Greek destination is in focus and experiences a rush in tourist arrivals due to a major movie production. But there has never been a better time than […]
This is a guest post by Aleisha Ray with additional material by Andy Higgs You may be familiar with Japan as a cultural hub with stunning temples, delicious food, and a rich history, but the land of the rising sun has so much more to offer. When the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, Japan’s […]
In this new occasional section we share some of the travel photos from our archives – when we paid our dues but rarely our way. Times were tough, hitch-hiking was a favoured mode of transport (even through the Sahara, which was surprisingly easy) and luxury hotels were places we tried to sneak into to have […]
In our mission to inspire and inform Grown-up Travellers we continue our series of articles containing ideas for alternative things to do and see in well-known destinations. So far we’ve shared tips on London, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Berlin, Oslo, Paris and Amsterdam and now we’re heading over the pond to the USA. New York is on the way but first up it’s […]
I’ve been meaning to reboot this series of articles for some time as I realise that not everyone (myself included) has the opportunity to travel to Japan every week. On the other hand, taking a short break every now and again is within the reach of most readers of this site and can be just as […]
