• Sarajevo: Top 10 Things to do

    Sarajevo: Top 10 Things to do

    We spent two days in Sarajevo as part of a Balkan road trip. Before I started planning this trip, I could narrow my knowledge of Sarajevo down to three things: (1) during the Bosnian War, the city was under siege for several years, (2) Franz Ferdinand was assassinated here, the event which sparked World War…

  • Sarajevo in 2 Days

    Sarajevo in 2 Days

    We spent two days in Sarajevo as part of our Balkan road trip. Before I started planning this trip, I could narrow my knowledge of Sarajevo down to three things: (1) during the Bosnian War, the city was under siege for several years, (2) Franz Ferdinand was assassinated here, the event which sparked World War…

  • Bosnia & Herzegovina 3 Day Road Trip (Mostar to Sarajevo)

    Bosnia & Herzegovina 3 Day Road Trip (Mostar to Sarajevo)

    We spent 3 days exploring Bosnia & Herzegovina on our Balkan Road Trip, stopping first at Mostar, famous for its old bridge, before continuing to the capital, Sarajevo. Below is my itinerary for our journey with attractions, accommodation and dining recommendations. Bosnia & Herzegovina 3 Day Road Trip Itinerary Day 1 MostarDrive to MostarAccommodation –…

  • 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – The Hideout

    101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – The Hideout

    There are several soft play venues in and around Bournemouth. A recent addition, opening in December 2023, is The Hideout in Canford Heath on the outskirts of Poole. This friendly, family run soft play area and café quickly became a firm favourite with us. How to get to The Hideout The Hideout is located at The…

  • Brest (Belarus): Top 10 Things to do

    Brest (Belarus): Top 10 Things to do

    We spent 24 hours in Brest as part of our Belarus Road Trip. Located in the south western corner of Belarus, close to the Polish border, Brest is home to one of the county’s most visited tourist destinations; Brest Fortress. Here is my pick of the Top 10 Things to do on a visit Brest. How to…

  • Brest (Belarus) in 1 Day

    Brest (Belarus) in 1 Day

    We spent 24 hours in Brest during our Belarusian Road Trip. Located in the south western corner of Belarus, close to the Polish border, Brest is home to one of the county’s most visited tourist destinations; Brest Fortress. How to get to Brest We flew to Minsk and hired a car to drive to Brest, a…

  • Minsk: Top 10 Things to do

    Minsk: Top 10 Things to do

    We spent two days in the capital, Minsk on our Belarus road Trip, visiting some of the city’s top attractions. Here is my pick of the Top 10 Things to do in Minsk. Note: From Minsk, we continued to the spectacular castles of Mir and Nesvizh, which are 60 and 68 miles south west of…

  • Belarus 1 Week Road Trip (Minsk to Brest)

    Belarus 1 Week Road Trip (Minsk to Brest)

    We spent a week in Belarus, starting with a couple of days in the capital, Minsk. Then, we picked up a hire car and drove to to Brest and back via the beautiful Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park and a couple of equally beautiful castles. Day 1 Flight to MinskAccommodation – Hotel Minsk Day 2 MinskSvabody…

  • Limassol in 2 Days

    Limassol in 2 Days

    We spent two days in the port city of Limassol on our Cyprus Road Trip; one wandering along the seafront and round the Old Town and another a little further along the coast visiting an ancient city and a castle. The following itinerary can be followed as one busy or two more leisurely days. How…

  • Paphos in 1 Day

    Paphos in 1 Day

    We spent a day in Paphos as part of our Cyprus road trip. This popular holiday destination has plenty of beaches, bars and restaurants. But there is more to Paphos than just sun, sea and sand. Although, to be honest, when we visited, sun was in very short supply! How to get to Paphos There is an airport…