Andalucia stands apart from Spain at the tip of the Iberian peninsula, drenched in sunshine, snow and, above all else, character. Having spent years exploring this part of the world, here’s the best southern Spain road trip itinerary through Andalucia. An inside guide.
It snaked towards us slowly. A scarlet, silted, rust-red, blood-red, iron-tinged flow. The water seeped around the edges of my boots, my footprints swallowed up within seconds.
It visibly stained my soles.
Up ahead, I saw two men walking, the two men who were travelling with me. But no other soul was there.
Ah, beautiful, beautiful Wales! Bizarrely overlooked by the rest of the inhabitants on this shared, windswept island, I love the place so much, I’ve made it home. This is the Wales road trip itinerary that I’ve been meaning to write about for years and finally, here it is. Move over muddy sheep on country roads, a Welsh road trip will bring you history, architecture, wild skies and landscapes to set your heart on fire. Here’s how to do it.
Dust in red still stains my shoes,
And drumbeats soothe my sleepless senses,
I am home,
From Africa,
And while the laundry soaps and whirs, the emails fly, the post stacks high, I find myself now lost for words,
Solo travel can be exhilarating, exhausting and emotional. But I’ve always found it worth it. Sometimes, though, you can use a helping hand. So I’ve gathered together some of my favourite quotes for travelling alone, as well as some more practical info to help you on your next solo trip.
When it comes to spending a week in Spain, you’ll find many ways to slice and dice an itinerary. Spain’s a fascinating country with different languages, landscapes and loves. Here’s our inside itinerary for one week in Spain for first timers. Plus, some suggestions for secret spots and the next places to visit…
Wondering how to put together the perfect Hanoi itinerary? Vietnam’s capital seduces through the narrow lanes of its Old Quarter, poignant Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and leafy, well-heeled French Quarter.
Here’s how to spend 3 days in Hanoi, Vietnam’s atmospheric capital city.
Explore the best road trips in Spain and discover the many different characters of the Iberian peninsula.
“Now,” he commands, as I try to ignore the gap where the side of the aeroplane should be, “don’t forget to smile for the camera.”
Are you wondering how you can get off the beaten path in Japan? While Tokyo and Kyoto make great starting points, you’ll find many more alternative places to visit in Japan right here.
Riga’s medieval town centre glistened in the morning sunlight like a child’s box of treasure: cobbled streets with pale pink and blue facades, rough-slated spires and live music from stringed instruments played by lively arms in blooming blouses.
It’s a short but soulful walk along the main street of Canouan Island at midday. The Caribbean sun scorches the tips of the palm leaves, turning them canary yellow and toasted brown as I look up at the clouds.
I’m here by mistake. Two mistakes really.
Spain, like many European countries, has plenty of cathedrals.
But how many have an astronaut in their delicately-carved stone?
From the peeling paint of countryside farmhouses to the sweet sugar of macarons, the bright lights of dazzling Paris to the snow-powdered wooden chalets that speckle around the ski resorts, it seems there are plenty of reasons why more people travel to France than any other country in the world.
Looking for the best things to do in Trieste, Italy? From literature to architecture and world-famous coffee, this surprising Italian city has a character all of its own.
Looking for some road trip questions to help the ride go by? When it comes to getting to know someone better, nothing beats a road trip. Maybe it’s the lack of eye to eye contact that makes people open up. Maybe it’s the miles that pass between you. But if ever you find yourself searching … Read more
Thousands of years ago, philosophy in Athens asked questions which we still cannot answer. What makes us happy? What is real? How do we know what we know? Through an Athens philosophy tour, you can revisit the Athenian greats of Plato, Socrates and Aristotle. Here’s what it’s like. Plus, how you can arrange your own… … Read more
From sonnets to the Godfather, these fascinating fun facts about Sicily will keep you entertained.
While there are so many stunning things to do in Madagascar, her beaches are some of the best in the world.
Enjoy plenty of cool and unusual things to do in Vancouver with our inside guide. And have more fun than you thought possible in the so-called “no fun city.”
Canyoning. Turning a noun into a sport and a canyon into a playground. Some places call it canyoneering but the premise is the same. Here’s what to wear canyoning and what to bring with you. Updated 2019.
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Until you’ve seen the untold beauty of a raspberry-ripple cranberry bog, you haven’t lived. Here’s how to find the best cranberry bog tours in Massachusetts. With a splash of history on the side. From Ella Buchan on Drive USA. Cranberry Bogs in Massachusetts I’m a little obsessed with cranberries since visiting Massachusetts. The tart, bouncy little rounds … Read more
The best road trip quotes fuel the imagination and drive the quest for knowledge. Or, you know, make for a great road trip instagram caption or quotation to combine with a gift for someone about to go travelling. From inspirational road trip quotes to funny road trip quotes, we have you covered.
Which one inspires you the most?
A slightly sweet, slightly sour scent of apples lingers in the squares of Oviedo.
If you’re wondering what to do in Paris in 4 days, I’ve put together the ultimate guide with more than 30 things to see in Paris. Get ready to savour the City of Lights with this 4 day Paris itinerary.
The new Club Suite from British Airways is a real game changer for the airline’s offering, with a complete redesign…
The Arcane Osprey Tote Bag is made entirely from recycled fabric and yet you’d never know it. When it comes to city travel, everyday working in cafes and light hand luggage options for flying, this is my favourite Osprey Tote Bag.
Some say it’s a sixth sense to know when someone’s broken into your room. Cold prickles on the neck. A shadowy presence in the corner.
Well, that wasn’t the case for me. The first five were enough.
They may look as though they’re just potatoes with more wrinkles than Mick Jagger and a crusting of salt on the top but
