The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky
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Is Aix-en-Provence Worth Visiting? I’ll admit that we were disappointed with Aix-en-Provence. After spending 10 days in Montpellier (really liked) and a month in Avignon (loved!), we looked …
Edinburgh or Glasgow: which to visit? “Edinburgh or Glasgow?” I always see the question posed on various platforms and it surprises me. Why? Because for any first-time visitor to Scotland the answer …
The Best eSIM for Travel in Europe. Last month we travelled through the UK, France, Switzerland, back to France and then on to Spain. Using our eSIM, we never lost internet connectivity. Not once. …
October 2026: A month in Eastern France & Switzerland. After 4 months of 1-month bases (Paris, Edinburgh, York and London), we were happy to be back to fast travelling in October. Especially after …
All the things we didn’t do in London…and those we did. You can’t always see everything when you go somewhere. And even when you can, should you? Some travellers justify paying for all the big-name …
The Worst Review we’ve ever received as guests on Airbnb. After more than 100 glowing reviews on Airbnb, we had our first negative review last month. But it wasn’t the “normal” negative Airbnb review. …
Hiking the Three Castles of Ribeauvillé (Alsace, France). Alsace is a beautiful region full of quaint little towns, colourful half-timbered buildings and lots of wine and vineyards. But my favorite …
What to See in the 4th Arrondissement of Paris. Paris’s 4th Arrondissement has some of the most famous highlights in the city. But while touristy, there are many very pretty spots in the area that …
eSIM VS physical SIM: which should you use? Last year I had my first experience using an eSIM. I was going to Mexico to visit my mother, which meant landing in Mexico City and then taking a 4-hour bus …
