Down House Home of Charles Darwin

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

Things to do in Kotor, Montenegro from a Cruise Ship

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

French Hospital Bill – How to Pay Using PayFip

This wasn’t actually on our France travel 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 … Read more

Axe Throwing at Hatchet Harry’s in Liverpool

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

Best Free Attractions in Paris

Travel can be an expensive hobby, especially when you’re visiting major cities and attractions on a France bucket list. 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 … Read more

Guide to Visiting Paris

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

Guide to Visiting the Eiffel Tower

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 french travel bucket list. It was built between 1887 and … Read more

White Cliffs of Dover Guide

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