Nigel and Sue Are you planning a trip to Cornwall and wondering how to visit St Michael’s Mount? St Michael’s Mount is one of Cornwall’s most recognisable landmarks. Its an island just off the coast, topped with a medieval castle and church overlooking the harbour. At low tide, you can walk across the ancient causeway from the mainland, … Read more
Do you want to know how to spend one day in Jajce, Bosnia and Hercegovina? Jajce (pronounced Yight-suh) is one of Bosnia’s most beautiful towns. And yet, most visitors to the country have never heard of it! Sarajevo and Mostar get all the attention, but we can definitely recommend adding Jajce to your Bosnia Itinerary. … Read more
Is it possible to stay in Europe for months or even years? Do you need visas? And how does the Schengen 90-day rule actually work? If you’re a non-European citizen, you can’t simply stay in any European country indefinitely. Around the world, countries have limits on how long visitors can stay. In Europe, it’s a … Read more
Want to know how to spend one day in Colmar? Colmar is one of the most beautiful villages in all of France. It’s famous for it’s half-timbered houses, canals and delicious Alsatian food and wine. We didn’t know much about Colmar before we visited, but it kept popping up as somewhere we should visit. So, … Read more
Have you wondered about how to buy a campervan in Europe? Or if it’s even possible to buy a motorhome or RV in Europe as a non-European resident? If you’re from Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada or anywhere outside Europe, you’ve might think it can’t be done. The good news? That’s a myth. The … Read more
Do you want to know the best things to do in Milan? Milan might be considered the Fashion Capital of Italy, but there’s so much more to this city than designer labels and expensive boutiques. From priceless art treasures to imposing cathedrals, baroque architecture to incredible food and coffee, Milan has so much to offer. … Read more
Orvieto is one of Italy’s most beautiful hill towns. It’s just a small town, but there are plenty of interesting things to do in Orvieto. Known for its magnificent Gothic cathedral, underground caves, Etruscan history, and sweeping countryside views, this is your quintessential small Italian town. Back in the ‘90s when we worked for Contiki, … Read more
Are you thinking of travelling to Palermo, Sicily? Do you want to know the best things to do in Palermo? Perhaps you’re worried about all you’ve heard about the Mafia and organised crime in the city. Maybe you’re wondering if Palermo is safe to visit? We visited Palermo in January 2025 and what we found … Read more
Do you want to know the best things to do in Tunis? The capital city isn’t usually the reason people come to Tunisia. Most travellers head straight for the desert, the beach resorts of Hammamet, Sousse or Djerba, or places like Sidi Bou Said and Carthage. Tunis is often seen as little more than a … Read more
Did you know that much of the original STAR WARS movie was filmed in Tunisia? In 1976, a young George Lucas came to Tunisia to film a movie that many expected to be a flop. Instead, it turned out to spawn one of the biggest film franchises ever! Luke Skywalker’s home planet was named Tatooine, … Read more