If you are reading this post you will probably have the same questions we had. And the main one is: Is it worth the hike? And my answer is yes. There are plenty of great beaches in La Maddalena, but this one is special. It is calm and relaxing, and had a special kind of […]
Best beaches in Northern Sardinia
It turns out that Northern Sardinia has stunning beaches of all kind. With thin sand, with pebbles, with blue water, with turquoise water, with plenty of tourists (mostly Italian), with no people, with a lot of space, windy, calm, surrounded by lakes, and more. This is our selection of the best beaches. 1. Spiaggia La […]
Discover Cornwall by a 4-day trip from London
Let’s start with a quick intro: “Cornwall is a county on England’s southwestern tip. It forms a peninsula encompassing wild moorland and hundreds of sandy beaches, culminating at the promontory Land’s End. The south coast is home to picturesque harbour villages such as Fowey (see below). The north coast is lined with towering cliffs and […]
Visiting Eden Project
The Eden Project is one of the most popular attractions in the English county of Cornwall. The complex is dominated by two huge enclosures consisting of adjoining domes that house thousands of plant species and each enclosure emulates a natural biome. “More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants and people, and a fascinating insight into […]
Visiting Calanques National Park
Calanques National Park (Parc national des Calanques) is a French national park located in Bouches-du-Rhône, in Southern France. It was established in 2012 and extends over 520 km2 (201 sq mi), of which 85 km2 (33 sq mi) is land, while the remaining is the marine area. It is located stretching between Marseille, Cassis and La Ciotat. Several of the park’s best-known features include the Calanque de Sormiou, Calanque de Morgiou, Calanque de Port-Miou, Calanque de Sugiton, […]
Palma de Mallorca by bike. A beautiful cycle route along the coast
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 […]