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 […]
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How to Experience Zadar, Croatia Like a Local
Home to a historic old town of Roman ruins, medieval churches, cosmopolitan cafes and quality museums set on a small peninsula, Zadar in Croatia is the perfect destination for an off-the-beaten-path adventure. With quieter streets and cheaper prices than nearby popular Dubrovnik, these are some of our tips and favourite […]
The Avalon Waterways Difference
By Carolyn Scott-Hamilton Originally posted to www.healthyvoyager.com Have you ever thought of doing a river cruise? If so, I highly recommend it! It’s a wonderful and relaxing way to see smaller port cities than with traditional ocean cruises while also seeing some terrific inland locales across the globe. And who […]
8 Tips for First-Time Travellers to Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul; it’s a big, fascinating and complex city. Combining both old and new, East and West, it’s a city that’s made it to the top of many a traveller’s bucket list (the city welcomes over 39 million tourists each year!). Lying on two continents – Europe and Asia – Istanbul, […]
A Taste of the Danube
Through the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, with stops in quaint towns and iconic cities throughout Slovakia and Hungary, it’ll be hard not to fall in love with this river cruise along the Danube River. From beautiful architecture to abounding countryside and dynamic cities, this Danube River Cruise is […]
How to Eat Like a Local in Collioure, France
While proudly French, Collioure’s close proximity to Spain has heavily influenced the cuisine of the area, resulting in foods that are diverse and delicious in flavour. Whether you’re after a fresh seafood meal, a hearty winter dish or a cheese-filled snack, the food of Collioure and the surrounding French Pyrenees […]





