Like most of those spectacular northern destinations, you can’t accuse Helsinki of being a budget destination – but there are numerous cheap or free activities if you keep your eyes out. One of my favourite stops in Helsinki was the old Market Hall, easy to find on the harbour, and a great place to visit [...]
Vis is the outermost island on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. For years the island served as an army base for the Yugoslav army, off limits to the general public, especially foreigners. It wasn’t till Croatia gained independence in 1990 that Vis opened her doors to the world. Vis is approachable only by sea. Ferries ply regularly [...]
Winner 12 October 2009: The winner of the Europe a la Carte Twitter Competition (2) is Sara of Get Palmd, tweeting as @getpalmd. Sara receives a $100 (US dollar) Hotels.com voucher. Sara correctly idetified the Twitter background photo location as Rovinj in Croatia. Below is her tiebreaker answer to the question, “What’s most important to [...]
During my recent visit to Bournemouth I pondered on who should pay for local amenities and services. This was triggered by the 50 pence charge to enter Bournemouth Pier. I was slightly taken aback by this although I know it’s a small amount but I haven’t had to pay for pier admission in the UK [...]
Lucy Whittington, aka as @LucyWhittington on Twitter, lives in Poole but previously lived in Bournemouth. When I requested tips on the best places to visit in the Bournemouth area, prior to my visit there in Autumn 2009, Lucy gave me so many tips that I’ve collated them into a guest post and added some of [...]
My accommodation host for my 29 September – 3 October 2009 trip to Bournemouth was the Cumberland Hotel arranged on a complimentary basis by Hotels.com who offer a wide choice of hotels in Bournemouth. The Art Deco style hotel is located on the sea front, close to the town centre and Bournemouth Pier. The Cumberland [...]
One of the UK’s favourite cities, the small town of York is packed with loads to see and do – enjoy for several days worth of visiting. With a large train hub and nearby Leeds-Bradford airport, it’s also easy to get to. But how to enjoy York on the cheap? Here’s some top Europe travel [...]
When I’m travelling I like to go for the total immersion experience – podcasts, films, guidebooks, local food and wine – anything the intensify and prolong my precious holiday experience. Another thing I’ve particularly enjoyed when on holiday is to have with me some holiday reading about the place I’m visiting. Some of the guidebooks [...]
I’m was in Bournemouth on the south coast of England for a few days in Autumn 2009. The weather was very good beautiful, warm and sunny. One morning before breakfast I had a walk along the beach. The sea was really calm and the long golden beach was amazing. Bournemouth Pier is a local landmark [...]
