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Budva: Top 10 Things to do
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Mexico City: Top 10 Things to do
We spent four days in Mexico City during our trip to Mexico; three days exploring the city itself and a fourth day on a trip to the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacán, some 30 miles away. Here is my pick of the top 10 things to do on a visit to Mexico City. Bear in mind…
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Vilnius: Top 10 Things to do
We spent one day in Vilnius as part of our Baltic road trip. I have to admit that Vilnius was my least favourite of the Baltic capitals – Riga had more of a buzz and Tallinn felt somehow more intimate. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our day exploring the city. Here is my pick of the top…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Quomps Splashpark
Quomps Splashpark is a great place to take younger children on a hot summer’s day. The park is situated on Christchurch Quay; a Green Flag accredited park in the centre of Christchurch. There is also a playground adjacent to the splashpark, for double the fun. How to get to Quomps Splashpark The area of park…
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Lithuania 4 Day Road Trip
We spent 4 days driving round Lithuania on our Baltic Road Trip. We started by driving down the Baltic coast to visit the Curonian Spit. Then, we headed east, via Žemaitija National Park, where you can visit a Cold War nuclear missile bunker, to the iconic Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai. Next, south for a…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Xchurch Music Festival
Xchurch Music Festival is an annual three day music festival, which takes place on Christchurch Quay, or as it is known locally, the Quomps. How to get to Xchurch Music Festival The Quomps is just past the bottom of Christchurch High Street, 4 miles east of Bournemouth. By car, drive along the A338/A35. By Bus…
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Dresden: Top 10 Things to do
We spent a weekend in Dresden in order to combine some sightseeing with a German parkrun. Dresden is an excellent destination for a weekend city break. In fact, we opted to tag it onto a road trip round Poland. Which is also an excellent idea. I have visited Dresden once before; in 1988 to attend a…
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Riga: Top 10 Things to do
We spent a couple of days in the Latvian capital of Riga at the start of our Baltic road trip. The cobbled streets of the old town are packed with interesting architecture and oozing with history. Take a wander through the old town on foot, cruise along the Daugava River, shop for picnic supplies in…
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Latvia 1 Week Road Trip
We spent a week in Latvia as part of our Baltic road trip. We drove in a circuit which started and finished in the Latvian capital, Riga, visiting Estonia and Lithuania along the way. The trip detailed below is the Latvian part of our journey, which covers some of the country’s top attractions including Riga…
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Nice: Top 10 Things to do
We spent a week in Nice, on the French Côte d’Azur, combining a holiday with watching my daughter compete in Nice Ironman. Here is my pick of the top 10 things to do on a visit to Nice – and they don’t include an Ironman! How to get to Nice We flew from the UK…
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