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Uruguay 1 Day Itinerary (Colonia del Sacramento)
We spent one day in Uruguay on our South American road trip, crossing the River Plate from Buenos Aires to Colonia del Sacramento. This old colonial town on the banks of the River Plate has a picturesque Barrio Historico – a great place to explore on a day trip from Argentina. Uruguay in 1 Day…
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Slovenia 2 Day Road Trip (Ljubljana and Bled)
We spent two days in Slovenia on our Balkan road trip; one exploring the country’s capital, Ljubljana and one at the country’s top tourist attraction; the spectacular Lake Bled. Slovenia 2 Day Road Trip Itinerary Day 1 Drive to LjubljanaLjubljanaCongress SquarePark Zvezda (Star Park)Republic SquareNational and University LibraryCathedral of St NicholasLjubljana CastleDragon BridgeMesarski Most (Butcher’s…
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North Macedonia 4 Day Road Trip (Skopje and Ohrid)
We spent a total of 4 days in North Macedonia at the beginning and end of our Balkan road trip. We started in the capital, Skopje. From here, we paid a 24 hour visit to neighbouring Kosovo, before picking up our hire car and heading to the spectacular Lake Ohrid. We then crossed the border…
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Amagar Strandpark parkrun guide
Amager Strandpark parkrun takes place at 9 am on Saturdays at Amager Strandpark; a waterfront park overlooking the Øresund Strait three miles from the centre of Copenhagen. Getting There By public transport, the start is a short walk (across the lagoon bridge towards the pier) from Øresund Metro Station. By car, Amager Strandpark is just…
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Sri Lanka 1 Week Itinerary (Colombo, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy)
We spent a week in Sri Lanka during our round the world trip, starting and finishing in the capital, Colombo. In the interim, we took a train up to the tea plantations of the island’s interior, staying at Nuwara Eliya. On the way back, we spent a night in Kandy, primarily to visit the Temple…
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Vietnam in 1 Week (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Halong Bay)
We spent a week exploring Vietnam. We split our time between the two main cities of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, plus a couple of days cruising the spectacular Halong Bay. Vietnam in 1 Week Itinerary Day 1 Ho Chi Minh CityFlight to Ho Chi Minh CityAccommodation – C Central Hotel Bui Vien Walking…
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California Route 1 Road Trip (San Francisco to San Luis Obispo)
We spent 3 days driving down a section of California Route 1, from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo. The road is a major north-south state highway which runs along the Californian coastline. At 656 miles long, it is the longest state route in California and the second-longest in the US. Although it is somewhat fragmented, it is possible…
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Yosemite National Park in 3 Days
We spent 3 days exploring Yosemite National Park. This stunning park attracts a whopping 4 million plus visitors a year. There’s plenty to enjoy here whatever your activity level. Some prefer a scenic drive, whilst other are happy hiking for miles. My itinerary lies somewhere in between. Yosemite National Park in 3 Days Itinerary Day…
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Lake Tahoe in 2 Days
We spent two days exploring the southern end of Lake Tahoe, a spectacular alpine lake with crystal clear water. The lake is situated in the Sierra Nevada and sits at 1897 metres above sea level. It is renowned for both its summer and winter ski resorts. Note: Lake Tahoe may have a reputation as a…
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Sonoma in 1 Day
We spent a day exploring Sonoma on our Californian Road Trip. This quaint city is situated in Sonoma Valley, which runs parallel to Napa Valley, forming California’s Wine Country. As well as some wine tasting, we also visited the Jelly Belly Factory in nearby Fairfield. How to get to Sonoma Sonoma is located 45 miles…
