30 Things to Do in Edinburgh
30 Things to Do in Edinburgh. We spent the month of July in Edinburgh and really got to know and appreciate this city. I’ll mention this right off the top: the locals are very nice, in fact the …
A Tour of Whitby and the North York Moors National Park
A Tour of Whitby and the North York Moors National Park. This tour was one of the highlights of a month spent in York. We had wanted to visit the seaside town of Whitby but, without a car, it was near …
How many days do you need in Sorrento? The perfect 3-day itinerary
The perfect 3-day itinerary for Sorrento. Sorrento is one of those destinations where deciding how long to stay can be surprisingly difficult. The town itself is compact enough to explore in a …
What to See in the 3rd Arrondissement of Paris
What to See in the 3rd Arrondissement of Paris. Paris’s 3rd Arrondissement is a popular one among tourists. That was not always the case: the 3rd and the 4th arrondissements are known as Le Marais …
How to Choose Among the Best Egypt Tour Packages: A Complete Traveler’s Guide
How to Choose Among the Best Egypt Tour Packages: A Complete Traveler’s Guide. Choosing an Egypt itinerary is not simply a matter of deciding how many attractions can fit into a week. Egypt Tour …
Why Knaresborough is a great day trip from York
Why Knaresborough is a great day trip from York. Knaresborough is a great day trip from York, it’s actually my very favorite day trip from York. Why? 1) It is beautiful and scenic, 2) there’s lots of …
A Tour of the Yorkshire Dales from York
A Tour of the Yorkshire Dales from York. Why visit the Yorkshire Dales? It is considered the most typical North English national park, an area of rolling green hills, stone walls, plenty of sheep and …
A Visit to North Berwick (and Tantallon Castle)
A Visit to North Berwick and Tantallon Castle. Just 35 minutes away by train, North Berwick is one of the best day trips from Edinburgh. Besides being a very pretty little town with some interesting …
7 Things to See in Arles (and others you can skip)
7 Things to See in Arles (and others you can skip). Provence is known for its Roman history and there are many towns with incredible Roman monuments. One of the most famous is Arles. *The Best Roman …