Blarney Castle and its famous stone is only around a 15 minute drive from Cork centre, a city I’ve always wanted to explore, so hopefully I’ll get the chance to go one day. There certainly seems a lot to do at the castle, making it well worth venturing outside of Cork’s confines. In fact, there are so many fantastic daytrips…
Also known as Myanmar, Burma is a south-east Asian country that has a real air of mystery about it. Whether it’s somewhere you’re already considering visiting or if you’re putting together an itinerary for travelling during a gap year or career break, you can find out more about it below. We’ve put together a brief introduction to the country…
Although you might be excited about the prospect of seeing Machu Picchu in all its glory, don’t rush your walk on the Inca Trail. While Machu Picchu may be the most famous ruins left by this civilisation, they are far from the only ones tucked away in the Andes. Here’s a guide to some of the fascinating sites you can…
Nature lovers have a multitude of wildlife viewing opportunities whilst enjoying a relaxing holiday in Devon. Journeying to the southern region of the county, Dartmoor National Park covers 368 square miles (953 square kilometers) providing the perfect environment for wildlife. Dartmoor Hill Ponies The Dartmoor Hill Ponies remain one of the most popular attractions here. Miners used the ponies during…
If you’re looking for a relaxing UK break with friends or family then a canal boat holiday is something a little different that’s relaxing and great fun. Floating along Britain’s canals aboard a well-equipped barge is a great way to unwind and see some beautiful spots. Boating holidays are becoming an increasingly popular holiday option in the UK. There’s something really unique…
Here are our top 10 choices for most romantic and luxurious ski hotels from around the world. Post Hotel, Lake Louise, Canada Perched at 1,500 meters amidst the natural wonders of Banff National Park you will find this cherished Alpine chalet. Canada’s largest ski area is just minutes away and the abundance of snow is just one reason a growing…
Australia is one of the coolest places to hire a car or motorhome and go explore. Here we feature some tips for those than plan a driving holiday in Australia. 1. It is Huge! Make no mistake – Australia is vast and underestimating its size is a common oversight for tourists (see map and table below to see driving distances)…
Showcasing Santorini photos and a travel guide to this stunning island in Greece. With Greece’s economy in desperate need of tourists, we wanted to showcase this amazingly cool island and what it has to offer holidaymakers. Few places in the World are as surreal as Santorini, you have to see it to believe it. Take for example, this first photo…
We love cool vibrant cities and today we showcase Seattle by highlighting three cool music–related sights and sounds to catch when you’re in Seattle. Seattle, Washington whilst not as big as New York nor as hipster-chic as Portland, this Pacific Northwest city has long been home to a vibrant music scene that burst into the global consciousness in the 1990s. In…
It’s Australia that’s famous for its larger-than-life roadside attractions: its long, dusty roads are littered with giant prawns, burgers, dinosaurs and more to amuse, entertain and baffle outback tourists. No-one really knows how the trend started, but it seems intuitive: where there’s bored car passengers and lots of space, why not build something massive that’ll fill the landscape and their…