Mallorca has some amazing cycling routes. It is well known for this and for its landscape diversity. The island has elevated picturesque towns such as Valldemossa, popular tiny beaches (calas) with turquoise waters, extensive open beaches, water streams forming canyons, hairpin bends and even a 270° spiral bridge called the tie knot. But if you want to take an […]
Canterbury and Whitstable. Day tour from London
Canterbury is a historic English cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the county of Kent, on the River Stour’s shore. It is a popular tourist destination, one of the most-visited cities in the United Kingdom. There is also a substantial student population, brought about by the presence of a few universities, being the University of Kent the most popular one. Its proximity to London plus some […]
Visiting Los Alerces National Park
[Warning: Before travelling to this area, please read about the virus detected] Los Alerces National Park is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt natural parks in the Patagonia region, southern Argentina. It consists of two parts: the formally declared national park of 187,379 hectares (723.47 sq mi) and the adjoining Los Alerces National Reserve of 71,443 hectares […]
Visiting Port de Soller, Sa Calobra and Torrent de Pareis
This is one of the favourite things to do in Mallorca. The journey comprises a trip from Palma to Torrent de Pareis, with some intermediate stops. But do not expect a paradisiac beach or town, this is more of an adventurous tour, taking a train, a tram and a boat. The journey can be divided into 5 […]
The Greenway. Lake Como best hiking trail
If you are in Como and you want to see the lake and some of its beautiful towns from a different perspective, I recommend taking the Greenway. And if you like hiking/trekking, you would enjoy this walk a lot. Also if you are in Como for a short period of time, and you don’t have […]
How to spend a day in Milan
Is it possible to visit Milan in a day? Certainly not, but there is a lot you can see, eat, drink and buy in a full day. In this post, we present a guide to the best things to see in Milan. We include details of our itinerary and a map. So let’s start with […]
Best places to eat in Barcelona
This is a compilation of our favourite places to eat in Barcelona. From traditional Spanish food to Southamerican, breakfast, brunch, Mediterranean and healthy/Flexitarian. Tapas / Spanish Tantarantana Tantarantana is one of our favourites on the list. Difficult name but delicious food. They offer traditional Spanish food with an additional level of sophistication, plus traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Nonetheless, expect a […]
Copenhagen in pictures. Best places and key tips
Nyhavn Nyhavn, or “new port” is Copenhagen’s most popular attraction. It is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district. Expect to see brightly coloured houses, boats, bars, cafes, restaurants, street food stands and tourists. It was home for sailors and artists. Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Tinderbox, Little Claus and Big Claus and The Princess and the Pea while living […]
Visiting Harry Potter’s Warner Bros. Studio in London
The tour Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is a behind-the-scenes walking tour featuring authentic sets, special effects, costumes and props from the Harry Potter series. The average visit lasts approximately 3 hours and a half. The Sets include: Great Hall Forbidden Forest Platform 9 3/4 Diagon Alley The Props include: Potions Classroom Memory Cabinet Professor Umbridge’s […]