A Latvia Road Trip Part One: Liepaja
This article about Liepaja is part one of the series “A Latvia Road Trip” A Latvia Road Trip: Part One – Liepaja A Latvia Road Trip: Part Two – Jurkalne, Kuldiga, Edole Castle and Kuksi Manor Not two weeks…
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Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area: Gdansk
This article is the final part of the series “Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area” Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Sopot Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdynia Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdansk This #PomorskieAdventures and #LifestylePolen campaign was masterminded by…
Making the Most of Winter in Norway
As you know, I love warm weather and get plenty of it running my African travel company. But I do enjoy the winter too – by which I mean proper winter. Not that grey, bleak, rainy and cold English winter…
Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area: Gdynia
This article is part two of the series “Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area” Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Sopot Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdynia Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdansk This #PomorskieAdventures and #LifestylePolen campaign was masterminded by the…
Summer in Sicily: Taormina and Giardini Naxos
Summer in Sicily: Taormina and Giardini Naxos In 1787, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, the literary titan, visited Taormina and aptly described the town as “a piece of heaven on earth” in his work “Italian Journey”. His words echo through time, as…
Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area: Sopot
This article is part one of the series “Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area” Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Sopot Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdynia Exploring Poland’s Tricity Area – Gdansk This #PomorskieAdventures and #LifestylePolen campaign was masterminded by the…
Fun Facts About Easter in Denmark: Quirky Traditions and Modern Spins
They do most things differently in Scandinavia, from Christmas delicacies in Norway to New Year’s in the Nordics. Visitors and foreign residents alike are often surprised to discover that not only is Easter celebrated in unique ways in the region,…
Norway’s Enchanting Northern Lights: The Complete Guide to Chasing the Aurora Borealis
When people find out I live in Trondheim, Norway one of the first things they ask – apart from why and is it dark all year round etc. – is whether I get to see the Northern Lights. I have…
Cultural Etiquette Tips for Travelling in France
If you ask me, not making a dick of yourself is an important factor when travelling. As the old saying goes, “There are untold ways to be a dick abroad”. Okay, I made that up, but my point stands. Even…
Norwegian Folklore and Mythology
Norway has a rich culture of myths, legends, and folklore that have been passed down through generations. Many of these stories originate from Norse mythology and center around gods, magical creatures, nature, and the end of the world. Beyond the well-known Norse…
City Breaks in Germany: Part Three: Hannover
This article is part of the series “City Breaks in Germany” “Teaser” with original itinerary City Breaks in Germany: Part One – Lüneburg City Breaks in Germany: Part Two – Celle City Breaks in Germany: Part Three – Hannover With this…
6 of the best…places to eat in City West Berlin
So the time has finally come. Today I’m going to give you access to my own personal hotlist of places to have a great meal in the City West area of Berlin. That’s around the Kurfurstendamm in former West Berlin,…