Turkey Visa
From Monday 29th October 2018, Brits travelling to Turkey will have to apply for an e-visa BEFORE travelling.
Read MorePosted by Chris | Oct 28, 2018 | Useful Info
From Monday 29th October 2018, Brits travelling to Turkey will have to apply for an e-visa BEFORE travelling.
Read MoreObidos is a traditional Portuguese town on the West Coast of Portugal. It’s only an hour’s drive from Lisbon which makes it a place worth visiting for a day trip. It’s a beautifully preserved old town with a hilltop castle all contained within the medieval walls of the city.
Read MoreAgriturismo La Cerra was a really lovely campsite site which was about 6km outside of Tivoli.
Read MoreThis is one of the best aires (motorhome Parking) we have been on. It is surrounded by pine trees. It is clean and spacious and only 7 euros a night.
Read MoreBeautiful campsite. 5-star toilet/shower facility. Lovely restaurant/bar overlooking the large pool
Read MoreBeautiful Alvor in Portugal is our most favourite place to visit in the Algarve. We love the way it has retained its traditional Portuguese charm with its low rise white buildings and cobbled streets that lead down to the harbour.
Read MoreCosta Nova is only a small town which is still an active fishing village but its charm is the colourful candy-striped wooden buildings of all shapes and sizes which line the main street through the town. These buildings which are like beach huts are known as Palheiros and whilst most are used as holiday homes some are permanent residences. There are also really interesting traditional tiled buildings mixed in.
Read MoreNazaré is halfway between Lisbon and Porto on the West Coast of Portugal. It makes a great day trip or stop-over to break the long drive between the two most visited towns of Portugal.
Read MoreAs we walked into town we were transported back into another world of heroic fantasy and history. The medieval market lining the streets seemed to go on for miles all around the town.
Read MoreTriberg in the Black Forest is full of German charm and I’m pleased to say that it lived up to my expectations. Apparently, it is the home to the world’s largest cuckoo clock and Germany’s highest waterfall.
Read MorePosted by Chris | Aug 16, 2018 | Useful Info
When we hire a car in Europe we always take out our own independent excess insurance which gives us that added peace of mind if the car gets damaged, stolen or we have an accident.
Read MoreThe lovely wide seafront promenade is shaded with palm trees and lined with very attractive and elegant buildings, hotels and plenty of restaurants and shops which were full of life when we visited
Read MoreDenia is an attractive beach town with lots of outdoor activities 1 hour 20 minutes from Alicante airport and 95 km from Valencia. It’s a good place to visit any time of the year as it stays open, unlike some other touristy towns. It has 20 km of long sandy beaches and rocky coves.
Read MoreAlthough quaint and charming Desenzano wasn’t as lovely as Sirmione. Nevertheless, shops were interesting and we enjoyed walking through the city streets.
Read MorePosted by Chris | Jul 8, 2018 | Useful Info
Most standard home insurers will not cover your property if it is left unoccupied for more than 60 consecutive days at a time and some will only cover an unoccupied property for up to 30 consecutive days.
Read MoreThis pretty and very quaint town has huge character and it really is a perfect location for a day to the seaside or to visit for a relaxed laid-back holiday. It has something to offer everyone. We always visit Wells during the carnival week as its jam-packed with, mostly free entertainment. There is live music, film on the green, lots of kids entertainment and so much more.
Read MoreThings to do in Sibenik From Zadar, we travelled south to Sibenik along the gorgeous coastal road...
Read MoreTrogir was voted best city-island in the world by National Geographic in 2015 and a is a place that is definitely worth visiting especially as it is so conveniently located between Zadar and Split. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been since 1997.
Read MoreOmis (pronounced Omish) is a small historic town that was once the pirate capital of the Dalmatian coast. If you look you will see remnants of watchtowers built high on the rocks where townspeople would watch for incoming pirates.
Read MoreLindau which is a beautiful city on the edge of Lake Constance where the borders of Switzerland, Austria and Germany meet. It’s one of the lake’s most popular resort towns and is known for its scenic beauty and for having one of the prettiest harbours on the Bodensee.
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