Iceland: 7 Experiences That Will Take Your Breath Away

Iceland has become an increasingly popular travel destination in recent years. With the introduction of better flights path from the UK as well as more cost-efficient flights, in particular, Iceland has become more accessible for many people around the world. It is a great place to go if you like experiencing a unique culture, active holidays and breathtaking nature. There are plenty of trips in Iceland to take and here are…

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Latvia: 10 Attractions in Riga Where You Can Learn About Its Diverse History

If you are of a certain age, you will remember when a budget airline offered 1p flights to a number of European Cities. It was around 2007/2008 and we took full advantage. We hit some of the major capital cities of Western Europe before setting our sights on destinations further afield. Riga, the capital of Latvia popped up. We paid less than £20 for both of us to fly there…

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Iceland: 5 Things you Need To Know before visiting

Iceland is one of our favourite countries and one we are itching to get back to as soon as possible. Anyone who has ever visited will surely agree that it is like nowhere else on earth. The natural beauty is breathtaking and somewhere that has to be seen to be believed. You can walk over glaciers and behind waterfalls, you can swim between North America and Europe in Thingvellir National…

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Scandinavia: Understanding Nordic Culture Before a Scandi Adventure

With awesome scenery, rich heritage and brilliant culture, Scandinavia is an ideal location for an adventure. Whatever your interests, there will be something that appeals to every kind of traveller! If you are visiting any of the Scandinavian nations for the first time, there might be a number of cultural differences that come as a surprise to even the most well-travelled European. Therefore, here are a few things to help develop…

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Sweden: Visit for Cafe Culture and Food 

When planning a summer holiday, Sweden might not be the first destination on your list. There’s no reason why it shouldn’t be your next trip, though. It has everything you could want from a summer holiday: fun, thrilling nightlife, quiet cafes, and a resurgence in creative, gourmet Nordic cuisine that has made Sweden a foodie’s dream. So why not take a trip to Sweden for cafe culture and food? If…

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Spring! The Cheapest and Best Time to go to Iceland

There is nothing quite like getting away in spring, especially when you have the travelling bug and want to try something new. Iceland, with its ice glacier rivers, exploding mud pits, lava fields, volcanos and folklore, is a land that is like no other. Sometimes, when you’re hiking through rock formations, things can feel alien-like to the point where you feel you are on a far and distant world. So…

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Iceland: Why It Should Be Your Next ‘Must-Visit’ Destination

Known for its geysers, dramatic landscapes, lava fields and volcanoes, Iceland welcomes over 2 million tourists from across the globe every year. For those who prefer to steer clear from a sunny beach holiday, a trip to Iceland is a must. It enables you to immerse yourself in a country that’s just below the Arctic Circle. No matter how long you have in the country, here are some of the…

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The Netherlands: A Blissful Beach Break & The Highs of The Hague

Vicky visited The Hague (Den Haag) last summer and loved her time there. Therefore when we were both invited back recently, she couldn’t wait for Mr ESLT to fall in love with the Royal City by the Sea too. The Hague which is located on the Western Coast and is the third largest city in The Netherlands. However, it is often overshadowed by it’s larger neighbours – Amsterdam and Rotterdam….

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Norway: 10 Things You Need To Know About Oslo

When we booked our trip to Oslo, it was done on a whim. It was one of those ‘where’s cheap to go’ Skyscanner search bookings. You know the ones I mean, you put your dates in and click the ‘everywhere’ button. For £30 each return from the UK we surely couldn’t go wrong? As I had never been to Norway before, let alone Oslo, I was excited to see what…

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Norway: 10 Free Things To See & Do In Oslo

Oslo is expensive. Really expensive. That is a fact. If you enjoy eating out and indulging in a tipple or two then be prepared. When we recently visited Oslo, we found that the average price of a pint was around £10 (gulp!). Therefore, as people who enjoy eating good food accompanied by a couple of drinks, we quickly blasted through what we thought we would spend during our 4-day city…

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