Archive for March, 2011
Here’s my round up of all our travel tips on things to do in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, from our expert Neha. It’s one of those cities that a lot of people pass through on their way to somewhere else but don’t stop to appreciate – I’m guilty of that too, having spent two [...]
March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Croatia, Europe City Guides, Travel Podcasts | 1 Comment
I stayed for three nights at the 3 star Days Hotel Manchester City when attending the Travel Bloggers Unite Conference in March 2011. I searched for a hotel that was good value, located in the city centre, offered free internet connection and included breakfast in the rate. I found the Days Hotel Manchester City for [...]
March 30th, 2011 | Posted in Accommodation, England, Hotel Reviews, How to Save on Travel | Comments Off
My husband Demetrius and I stayed for 2 nights in mid March 2011 at the Capital Coast Resort in Paphos, Cyprus, booked through laterooms.com. It cost £70 a night for 2 guests in a one bedroom sea view apartment on half board. The hotel is situated on the outskirts of Paphos, close to the Tombs [...]
March 30th, 2011 | Posted in Accommodation, Cyprus, Hotel Reviews | Comments Off
There are plenty of great things to do in Dublin, and they don’t all involve drinking Guinness! Like many Australians, I’ve got a decent chunk of Irish blood in me (my grandmother was a Murphy) and I’m sure that’s why places like Dublin are so attractive to me. I’ve compiled some of the best tips [...]
March 29th, 2011 | Posted in Europe City Guides, Ireland, Travel Podcasts | 2 Comments
After attending and being on the panel at the very well organised Travel Bloggers Unite TBU11 event in Manchester 26-27 March 2011, I’m left pondering where are travel bloggers heading beyond the next free trip? TBU11 presentation on bloggers and prs working together Of course, it depends on the aim of your travel blog and [...]
March 29th, 2011 | Posted in Events in Europe | 33 Comments
With the suggestion of summer finally starting to arrive in Europe after a long hard winter, it’s a timely moment to think about some of the best beaches in Europe. Malagueta Beach, Malaga, Spain Being born and bred in Australia, where we firmly believe we have the best beaches in the world, I’m a tough [...]
March 28th, 2011 | Posted in Travel Podcasts, Travel Tips | 2 Comments
My husband Demetrius and I stayed for 2 nights in mid March 2011 at the 4 star Crown Resorts Horizon Hotel in Coral Bay, north of Paphos on the island of Cyprus, booked through hotels4u. We paid £50 per night for two guests in a sea view room on half board. Exterior of Crown Resorts [...]
March 25th, 2011 | Posted in Accommodation, Cyprus, Hotel Reviews | Comments Off
My husband Demetrius and I stayed for 3 nights in mid March 2011 at the 4 star Theo Sunset Bay Holiday Village near Paphos on the west coast of Cyprus, booked through hotels4u. The price was £45 per night for two guests in a one bedroom sea view apartment on half board. The pool at [...]
March 24th, 2011 | Posted in Accommodation, Cyprus, Hotel Reviews | Comments Off
Dubrovnik in southern Croatia is easily one of my favourite European cities, because it seems to have everything I like: beautiful views of the sea, UNESCO-listed historical beauty, great food and friendly people. The city is featured in our best European cities to visit post. This collation of our tips for what to do in [...]
March 24th, 2011 | Posted in Croatia, Europe City Guides, Travel Podcasts | Comments Off
Here are our tips for things to do in County Donegal, the northernmost county in Ireland. Which might not sound all that interesting until you realize that parts of Co. Donegal are actually north of Northern Ireland. Aside from just a small strip of border touching Co. Leitrim, you’ll technically have to go through the [...]
March 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Ireland, Travel Podcasts, Travel Tips | 3 Comments