If you are looking into travelling with the family this summer, then come and explore the United Kingdom. There is so much to see and do with fun filled activities for your entire group. The climate in Britain has started to shift to more tropical temperatures. Now is the perfect time for a few weeks vacation on an Island embedded in world history. If you do decide to visit, check out these examples for some of the fantastic places you could go to on your vacation. Orlando is not the only place with some breathtaking swerves and drops. Britain has its fair share of roller coasters too. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Thorpe Park and Alton Towers are the big three theme parks. Blackpool has budget beating prices and boasts on of the biggest roller coasters. Alton Towers has some surprises of its own and even has a special area designated for smaller children. But Thorpe Park is the one to beat. In sheer size, it rivals Disney’s Magic Kingdom with bigger rides and unique experiences like the Saw Maze. The Secret Beaches One of the most beautiful areas of sun and sand in Britain shares its name with Blackpool. […]
As Berlin is one of the largest European cities, it can become quite an expensive trip. There are hundreds of things you can do here, but many of them come at a price. This guide will help you to have fun in this city on a budget, so you don’t need to worry about going broke! Go on a Free Walking Tour Find a Sandemans walking tour and you can’t go far wrong. These tours are free and they usually meet at the hours of 11am and 1pm outside of the Brandenburg Gate Starbucks. You’ll be able to see many of the attractions that Berlin has to offer, and learn all about them in the process. The guides are very nice and knowledgeable, so if you enjoy your tour don’t hesitate to leave them a tip. Creating a free itinerary is a good idea, but make sure you include a walking tour or two! Relax in the Park Tiergarten is the second biggest national park in Germany, but it’s also a fab place to relax. If you’ve had a busy day, whether you’ve been exploring or not, head over here to see what Berlin is really all about. Learn the […]
Daring to climb up Mount Olympus in Greece will ask a lot from you like fitness, physical capability and determination. Keep in mind that it is the highest mountain in Greece. Its impressive peak and appearance gave birth to the myths of the Olympian Gods that we still study until today. When you do make up your mind, head to Litochoro, which is a hiking path or you can ride a car deeper into the mountain. Beginning your hike, you can choose from three trailheads located on the east side of the mountain: Litochoro Town, Gortsia and Prionia. In these places you’ll spot a lot of people just touring around without the intention of climbing the peak of Mount Olympus. There are also a lot of refuges to stay for the night, so don’t worry. And they even offer beds and food at minimum prices, how great is that? After your trailhead and sleeping quarters are all planned out, it’s time to climb. Make sure that you’re well dressed for the cold and windy weather up there and wear proper worn in shoes. Don’t forget to add small knives, water bottles, sleeping bags, sunglass, sun block, first aid kit, and […]
No other country in Europe can match Romania’s wolf and brown bear population. With that huge population, it’s no wonder that they would want to share it with the world. And by sharing we mean that tourists, such as yourself, will get the chance to track and witness animals in their natural habitat. Of course you won’t just see wolves and bears, there are tons of other wildlife like lynxes, more than 300 species of birds, and even more species of plants and insects. Keep in mind that this is not like your regularly walk in the park. Of course guided tours are available, day walks will take you tracking animal footprints until you find the ones that made it, or something even more fascinating. They not only aim to amaze the tourists, but also to teach them a thing or two about animal footprints and signs. Also, they believe that the best way to gaze upon an animal is when they’re at their natural habitat. Sooner or later you are bound to see deer grazing along, birds flying above, bears and wolves lazily minding their own business. The best time for the tour is during April or May because […]
On the rough parts of Italian Rivera, Cinque Terre can be found. One of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s basically a number of villages that were built on rugged cliffs. Cinque Terre mean “Five Lands,” composed of five villages built closely together making it seem as though it’s just a huge town. The five villages are Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Monterosso al Mare, Vernaza, and Manarola. Cinque Terre mostly relies on tourism, but they do grow some wine grapes on the slopes. These little houses are popular among many tourists, so popular that they have become more and more crowded over the years. It’s kind of hard to move and enjoy stuff when there are swarms of people blocking your way and your view. You can go in the middle of winter, but with the low temperatures you might end up indoors. Riomaggiore is not only an impressive villages, but a colorful one at that, every corner makes for a perfect shot. Here, you can also find the famous “walkway of love,” that end with Manarola. The whole way design with graffiti from past couples who have also experienced the beauty of the village. While Manarola also hosts its own colorful […]
You may think that a UK holiday wouldn’t be much fun, but the UK has a great number of attractions to enjoy, whatever the weather. There is plenty to see and do, whatever kind of holiday you are looking for. Whether you are looking for action and adventure, somewhere to sit and gaze or a cycling tour, you can find it all right here in the UK. We give you some of the best of each category so you can see for yourself what is on offer: Cycling – Cycling holidays are a great way to get away from it all. The best bit is you can enjoy plenty of landscapes and scenery, and you might even lose weight doing it. This kind of holiday is particularly popular with those on a health drive, and those who are keen cyclists. You don’t need to be an experienced rider though. You can hire everything you need, and go out on guided tours. If you wanted to see more of historic York, and you had nothing else planned for Christmas, you can even take a led tour the city on your bicycle and enjoy a festive Christmas dinner. Theme parks – If […]
Who doesn’t want to spend their whole day at a spa? Let alone a spa town? Czech Republic has an area called the West Bohemian Spa Triangle, of the three alluring towns that make up this area, Karlovy Vary stands better than the rest. Karlovy Vary boasts around 200 spas where people flock to relax and rejuvenate their mind and bodies. They offer different kinds of treatments, methods, baths, massages, and therapies that are all very effective and completely safe. Visit spa hotels like the well-known Hotel Imperial, yes it may be pricier than most, but they wouldn’t be given the Czech Republic’s Leading Spa Resort prestige award for nothing. With all the spa structures in town, why don’t you visit Mill Colonnade? Made out of a number of hot springs, Mill Colonnade takes pride not only as being the biggest one, but also as being the town’s traditional symbol. To be exact, it contains 5 spas that are all dedicated for therapeutic purposes and each having different temperatures ranging from 53 °C to 65 °C. In case you’ve had your fill of all the spas, try going to the Diana Observation Tower situated on the hill behind Grandhotel Pupp. […]