We’ve explored Iceland multiple times, driven thousands of miles across the country in every season, and taken day tours from Reykjavik with various operators. We’ve also taken guided group tours in countries from Egypt to Scotland, so we know the pros and cons of having someone else handle the logistics. The most common question we […]
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What to do in La Cerdanya
La Cerdanya is a region of the Pyrenees in Europe which spans both France and Spain, and is home to towering mountains, stunning medieval towns, gorgeous open valley, and even beautiful horses. Not to mention everything else you would expect from this part of the world – great food, excellent wine and warm & friendly […]
Barcelona from a Cruise Ship: A Realistic Itinerary for Your Port Day
If your cruise ship is stopping in Barcelona, you are in luck. This is one of our favourite cities in Europe, and one we have visited many times over the years. There is more to see here than you could fit into a week, let alone a port day, but with good planning you can […]
Best Aberdeen Restaurants: Where to Eat in Aberdeen Scotland
We’ve visited Aberdeen a number of times, and have always been really impressed by the variety and quality of restaurants on offer. So impressed in fact, that we decided to put together a whole guide to our favourite places to eat in Aberdeen. Of course, this only scratches the surface of Aberdeen restaurants, but if […]
Guide to Visiting the Iceland Plane Crash at Sólheimasandur
One of the popular attractions in Iceland (amongst many!) is the wreck of a Super DC-3 plane that lies on a remote black sandy beach-like plain. It’s particularly photogenic, and is also somewhat unique in the country. As such, there are many people (us included!), who want to visit the site of the Iceland plane […]