Cornwall’s rugged coastline is wild and full of hidden coves. Perhaps then it’s no surprise that smugglers used the area to bring tea, brandy, tobacco and even pepper ashore. The coves of Cornwall were ideal hiding places and many had tunnels and passageways dug out to hurry the movement of contraband. The smugglers are no longer around, …
We’ve all seen the magazine shots of blue skies, fluffy clouds and open roads. We’ve imagined gazing over the ocean as the sun fades beyond the horizon. In awe of the afterglow turning the sky wild with colour over the 40 shades of green and lush wilderness. I hate to break it to you, but …
Did we mention we love Spain? We’ve been lucky to have travelled from north to south and happy to say we’ve done a lot of Spain. Our first trip took us to the south. Granada and Seville were fantastic! After seeing a little of Spain’s stunning scenery, we couldn’t wait to go back. We’ve since explored …
Germany’s fairytale castle, Neuschwanstein is as pretty as a picture. So much so, Walt Disney allegedly based Cinderella’s fairytale castle on its architecture. With the towers and turrets, set high up on a steep hillside, Neuschwanstein Castle looks like it belongs on the pages of a storybook. But with more than 1.5 million visitors each …
European road trips are some of the best in the world. The variety of countries, landscapes and activities on offer is massive. Driving in Europe is easy and all this makes a road trip the best way to tour Europe. We’ve shared with you 10 of the best road trips on the continent. There’s so …
With warm summers and mild winters, Portugal is a terrific destination year round. And with loads of free camping in Portugal at overnight parking spots all around the country you’ll save a fortune! On average, campsites in Europe cost €25 per night. So if you spend 2 weeks camping in Portugal it’s going to add €350 to …
Cork is Ireland’s southernmost county and the starting point for our Wild Atlantic Way road trip. Cork’s coastline is spectacular and we loved every minute of every mile. The rugged coastal scenery is as wild as you would imagine and the driving challenge of single track lanes and hairpin bends is unforgettable. The Irish charm of the locals makes a great …
Dingle Peninsula is on the northern reaches of County Kerry and a highlight on any Wild Atlantic Way road trip. It’s an isolated landscape and the rugged beauty lures people from all around the world. Dingle Peninsula is rich in cultural heritage and well preserved archeological sites. Not to mention a fantastic 2 mile beach …
We’ve visited Gibraltar a few times and never managed to see the sights at the top of the Rock. There are many things to see up there and the views are fantastic. With a family visit on the cards, we planned to visit Gibraltar and to finally go up the 426 metre high Rock to …
Cesky Krumlov is a fairytale town a 2 hour drive south of Prague. It’s beautiful. There’s fabulous views over the town’s dinky houses, a maze of cobbled streets and wide open squares. With the River Vltava relentless in its meander through the town, there’s plenty of water sports to enjoy for the adventurous. And let’s not forget it’s …
Have you seen Charles de Gaulle in the bath? No really! And in England too! The Brisons are just off Cape Cornwall in England and they mark the point where the Atlantic current divides. Some flows north into the Bristol Channel and the Irish Sea and the rest becomes the English Channel. So I figure Charles de Gaulle …
David Cerny is a controversial Czech artist, famous for his provocative sculptures. The government hate Cerny while the people love him. That’s a good enough reason for me to go hunting down some of his artwork. Prague has loads of sculptures by David Cerny dotted around so if you know where to look, and keep an …