With global coronavirus (covid-19) travel restrictions in place, many of us are facing the new norm of self-isolating and social distancing, which means many hours to fill at home. These tight restrictions mean we won’t be travelling for a while, but that’s not to say we can’t participate in a […]
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5 Facts about Collioure, France that might surprise you
Located on the Mediterranean coast of Southern France, just 25km from the Spanish border is the small, romantic town of Collioure. While proudly French, Collioure is a town where two cultures collide. With a history that far stretches both the French and Spanish occupancy, Collioure has many stories to tell. […]
Why I Loved Avalon Waterways Excursions
By Keith Jenkins Originally Posted to www.velvetescape.com Avalon Waterways is a river cruise company with a fleet of ‘Suite Ships’ that ply the major rivers in Europe and Asia. Not a fan of (ocean) cruises, I went on my first river cruise several years ago and I was hooked! Recently, […]
5 Facts About Istanbul, Turkey That Might Surprise You
Welcoming over 39 million tourists per year, Istanbul is a city that has captured the attention and hearts of many wandering spirits. Big, complex and fascinating, there’s so much more to this metropolis city than meets the eye. Here, we’ve put together some facts about Istanbul, Turkey that we think […]
Eating My Way Along the Danube
By Matt Long Originally posted to www.landlopers.com Food is always an important aspect of any trip, but sometimes what I find to eat and drink takes on even greater importance. That was the case most recently when I sailed along the Danube from Budapest to Linz, Austria on a river […]
St Patrick’s Day History and Traditions Explained
When you think of Saint Patrick’s Day, it’s most likely that images of green beer, Irish sayings and big green hats conjure in your mind, right? While all of this is well and good, there’s actually a lot information about the holiday’s origins and the Saint it celebrates annually on […]