Switzerland

There’s always been something that has drawn me to the sleeper train journey. Perhaps the idea of boarding in one city and waking up to the next, gently lulled to sleep by the rocking motion of the carriages on the rails. The reality of course is often a little...

Sweden

Why Stay in a Cabin in Sweden? Sweden is well known for its great outdoors and beautiful nature. And although forestry is important to Sweden as an industry, it is one of the only countries in the world to buck the trend of de-forestation and actually plant more trees every year...

Spain

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have to pinch myself to remind myself of how many wonderful travel opportunities there are on my doorstep. Take continental Europe for example. I’ve been lucky enough to be able to live in different parts of Europe all of my life, but it...

SLOVENIA

Slovenia Itinerary: Two Weeks of Eco Friendly Travel in Slovenia. I went to Slovenia with few expectations but a couple of assumptions.  Assumptions that I’m happy both turned out to be wrong. My first assumption was that ten days would be sufficient to explore much of...

Portugal

A Quick Guide to Cascais, Portugal. Cascais is to Lisbon what Brighton is to London. Except without the shingle, better weather, and arguably much more striking views. Oh, and a slightly more upgraded version of fish and chips ? Cascais, Portugal is located about an hour to the...

INDIA

Choosing the Best Train Journeys in India We don’t keep it much of a secret that hopping on a train is our favourit-est way to travel, especially in India, where you can be assured of smiles, lots of people, great views, and probably a spot of adventure along the way....

Mauritius

Mauritius off the Beaten Path. The beautiful island of Mauritius, a “tiny” drop off Africa in the Indian Ocean is a favourite of coffee-table glossy travel magazines and honeymooners. Famous for its sparkling clear waters, luxurious all inclusive resorts, never-ending infinity...

Jordan

Jordan Itinerary: The Best of Jordan in 10 Days (or More). Jordan is one of the best countries to explore in the Middle East – not only is it one of the most stable countries from a security and politics standpoint, but it is also home to some of the most impressive treasures of...

United Kingdom

I haven’t always agreed with the above quote. After all, what’s wrong with a quick escape to get some sun? But then again, Johnson may have a point… The second most visited city in the world, London needs no introduction. In fact, it used to sit firmly at in top spot until...

Italy

Why Tour Italy by Train? Mention Italy, and images of red Ferraris (or other glamorous cars) tearing around winding coastal roads, or perhaps a Fiat cinque cento quietly bumbling through the cobbled streets of small Italian towns…. but the real romance of Italy is train...