Living the Bucket List lifestyle
Florence is quite a popular excursion on many cruise ships, but in all honesty, it wasn’t at the top of our bucket list. We ended up taking a Mediterranean cruise on the Carnival Pride simply because the price was too good to resist. One of the ports on our cruise itinerary was Livorno, which is … Read more
For those of you who don’t know (which probably isn’t many), London is the capital of England and because of that it has a rich and varied history. For many travellers it is a big tick on their bucket lists because it incorporates everything you want to see, including iconic landmarks, interesting things to do … Read more
We visited Skjolden during a Norwegian Fjord cruise on the Carnival Pride and although we spent a lot of time in 2022 cruising, this village really stood out as a favourite. We’ll start by saying that it is a small place, so in reality there isn’t much to do. It’s not like many other ports … Read more
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