Living the Bucket List lifestyle
heather There are many historical legends in Britain, but Charles Darwin is probably one of the most well known and admired. His work on ground-breaking theories led to the publication of books such as On the Origin of Species. It wasn’t just his work which will interest you, his personal life was fraught with sadness. You … Read more
Our visit to Kotor in Montenegro wasn’t something we had specifically planned; in fact, it isn’t even a place we would have considered. The journey to this European town was during a Mediterranean cruise trip which we took with Carnival on their incredible Pride ship. Because we only visited Kotor cruise port for a few … Read more
This wasn’t actually on our bucket list, but we can now tick off paying a French hospital bill after receiving emergency treatment. Now we may be stating the obvious, but we hope we are never in the situation of having to do it again. I’m presuming you have received a PayFip bill from a French … Read more
We’ve been eager to try axe throwing for a while, but a little nervous with the thought of impending death by blade. The trend of urban axe throwing has grown rapidly throughout the world, with many enjoying the thrill of mastering this skill and hitting the target. We booked it for our birthday treat and … Read more
As we searched for new bucket list things to try in the UK, we came across the Heights of Abraham. Now it originally sounded like another hill walk, which we generally don’t mind. But as we began our research, we realised this was more than a walk and is something you wouldn’t expect to find … Read more
Travel can be an expensive hobby, especially when you’re visiting major cities and capitals. So why not add in a few free things to do in Paris to your travel list, because not only do these attractions cost nothing, they’re also pretty amazing to see. If you don’t mind spending a little to ensure you … Read more
Within the town of Pisa is the Piazza dei Miracoli, which translates to The Square of Miracles. It is home to one of the most iconic architectural marvels, namely the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Not only is the tower a popular attraction for the funny pictures taken by visitors, but it’s part of a collection … Read more
We’re always excited about exploring a new country and city, but in all honesty, we had some trepidation about visiting Paris. As well as being known as the city of romance, high fashion and incredible food, Parisians are also rumoured to be less than gracious to visitors from overseas. Add in the language barrier and … Read more
If you’re planning on visiting Paris, then we are sure you’re eager to take in all of its incredible sights. With over 6 million visitors a year, the Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic structures in the world and a must for any travellers. It was built between 1887 and 1889 by the … Read more
As well as being an impressive natural feature, the White Cliffs of Dover have now become the most iconic image which represents Great Britain. Found within the Kent region of the UK, the 350-foot-high cliffs are a known landmark for those visitors heading into Dover. It has been these impressive images throughout our life, which … Read more