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Shields at Parc Asterix

Is Parc Asterix Worth Visiting?

…the scent of hot chocolate in the air. New for Spring 2025 The Gauls have a whole host of new surprises in store for you in spring 2025… Brand New…

Categories Blueprints, Family Travel, France
Ireland - Dublin Street Art by Roe & Co

Two Days in Dublin: The Best Itinerary for Ireland’s Capital

…suggestions in at the end. Ireland keeps adding new attractions and developing in new ways so there’s always something fresh to see! The General Post Office Start the day in…

Categories Blueprints, UK & Ireland
Road Trip Drive Through Forest

The Best Road Trip Quotes to Fuel Your Next Journey

…not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust Classic Road Trip Quotes “Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.” –…

Categories Road Trips, Transport
Reading newspapers in the dead sea in Jordan - an amazing thing to do in Jordan

17 Interesting Facts About the Dead Sea To Surprise You

…in the water. Those photos of someone relaxing and reading a newspaper in the water? They’re real, alright, but they don’t show just how difficult it was to get into…

Categories Context, Jordan, Middle East
Ireland - Dublin - Trinity College Library - Interior

Dublin Off the Beaten Path: You Guide to Dublin’s Secrets

…clothes: the idea is to have fun and learn a few new things. You’ll scoop balls onto hurleys in an impression of a slippery egg-and-spoon race and then pelt them…

Categories Blueprints, UK & Ireland
Abi from Inside the Travel Lab striding into the desert

The Best Places to Visit in the Middle East

…own pieces to a new mosaic to set a new world record depicting the King’s Highway. Read more about the mosaics of Madaba here. The world leading Eco Lodge in…

Categories Blueprints, Middle East
England - Kent - Sandwich - Guildhall Museum

The Best Things to do in Sandwich, Kent

…you to some new, unique and unusual things to do.  Learning a new skill at Cat’s Eye Carving, Sandwich Take a Stone Carving Lesson At times, Sandwich seems all about…

Categories Blueprints, UK & Ireland
Hands around globe destination planner

The Search for the Best Ethical Travel Destinations

…sites, as well as biospheres and intangible heritage, but they also attract large numbers of visitors, creating new pressures. It’s the Catch 22 of travel writing, too.  Ethical Travel Destinations…

Categories Responsible Travel, Storytelling
Kayak the Danube on the Avalon Impression

Is the Avalon Danube River Cruise Right for You?

…bloggers, half of whom I knew well already, while the others were new to me.) It looks ideal for “intergenerational travel,” which typically means children, parents and grandparents. Light excursions,…

Categories Maritime, Transport
Insta360 360 Image with Abi and red phone box in Nova Scotia

GoPro or Insta360 for Travel? The Best Action Camera for You

…THE DEAL The Cameras I Used Technology changes quickly, and newer models appear every year. Current camera comparisons often focus on the Insta360 X5 vs GoPro Hero 13 Black, while…

Categories Best Travel Tips
Abigail King stood in London England outside the National Gallery

101 Unique and Unusual Things To Do in London for Couples

…can always find something new to do in London beyond the standard  attractions. It’s true that there are lots of mainstream things that London is famous for, but there’s also…

Categories Blueprints, UK & Ireland
The Little Hall exterior in Lavenham England

The best things to do in Lavenham, England’s prettiest village

…have enough spare cash to start building with new materials like brick. As a result, they had to make do with the half-timbered houses, inadvertently leaving behind a beautiful snapshot…

Categories Blueprints, UK & Ireland
Hindu temple in Mauritius

Why Culture and Traditions in Mauritius Matter More Than You Think

…glory. One hotel, in particular, La Pirogue from the newly rebranded Sunlife collection, makes the transition easy for foreign visitors. Dancers greet guests on arrival and staff wheel sliced and…

Categories Africa, Context

The Best Cranberry Bog Tours in Massachusetts

…in? More on Travel in Massachusetts How to plan the perfect road trip from Boston through New England. The best things to do in Nantucket, New England’s “Far Away Place.”…

Categories Blueprints, North America
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Why You Will Love the Buschenschank Steiermark, Austria’s Foodie Paradise

…;-) The traditional way to eat at a Buschenschank Steiermark is to order a Brettljause What is a Buschenschank Steiermark?! I love to discover new things. New words, new traditions,…

Categories Austria, Food & Drink
Sunrise through a plane window of a long haul flight

27 Long Haul Flight Essentials and a Flight Checklist for You

…that you always have them ready on the road. This is even more important if you’ve lost your luggage and have to tackle new or poorly-fitting shoes in a new…

Categories Flight Hacks, Transport
United States - Florida - Gulf Coast - Myakka State Park - West Coast Florida Road Trip Itinerary Photo

Your Ultimate Florida West Coast Road Trip Itinerary

…beach, head to the Norton Museum of Art to see big names like Gaugin, Brancusi, or Rodin. New Smyrna Beach With its artistic vibe, New Smyrna Beach is a cosmopolitan…

Categories Blueprints, North America
Questions about Spain- inside historical buildings in La Laguna in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Solo in Spain: Everything You Need to Know

…crowds! The best cities in Spain for a solo trip In general, good news! Most destinations in Spain are perfect for solo travel. The country is about as safe as…

Categories Blueprints, Spain

21 Secret Things to do in Nassau – Your Bahamas Itinerary

…new settlement in New Plymouth in the Abacos. You can still visit today and feel as though you’re in a slice of Caribbean New England. Elsewhere, the historic architecture is…

Categories Blueprints, The Caribbean
Africa - Namib Desert Oldest in the world in Namibia near Dune 45

How to Write a Patreon Welcome Note

…the month and so the library you can access will keep on growing.  New Material Every time we publish something new, you’ll receive an email and the piece will pop…

Categories Storytelling
Food and drink quiz questions - woman in Borneo - round the world food questions - prawn saganaki and tomato salad in Greece

101 Food and Drink Quiz Questions with Answers: Test Your Food Trivia

…meats, salads and bread. 2) Spain. 3) New Orleans. 4) Bagels. 5) Beer. 6) Rancid tomatoes, pelted at participants. 7) Australia. It involves dunking a Tim Tam biscuit into a…

Categories Best Travel Tips
Where to find autumn leaves in London

Autumn in London Ideas: the Best Things to Do in Fall in London

…written and spoken word. The BFI London Film Festival invites you to discover the world’s best new films, series and immersive storytelling. Taste new tipples at London Cocktail Week. Remembrance…

Categories Blueprints, UK & Ireland
Postcards on a travel journal

21 Creative Travel Journal Ideas & Prompts for Your Next Trip

…New places, new maps.   Make the Food to Go At the risk of sounding like a hoarder, look out for sweet wrapper, chopstick wrappers, beer labels and more that…

Categories Storytelling
Jordan - Petra - Treasury Facade

Is Petra Worth Visiting? These Petra Facts Will Help You Decide

…– No matter how tired you feel, make time to visit the new museum near the main entrance. Its multimedia exhibits bring the history of Petra to life. And its…

Categories Blueprints, Jordan, Middle East
Bicycle in main square in Korce Albania

Your Guide to Cycling in Albania: What It’s Really Like

…of discovering somewhere new. Interested in active travel? Don’t miss our guide to fuelling long swimming sessions and this handy hiking holiday packing list. A Quick Recap 340km route ⁠…

Categories Blueprints, East Europe
Wales - Cardiff - Mermaid Quay Armadillo in Cardiff

21 Unusual and Unique Things To Do in Cardiff, Wales (A Local’s Guide)

…full of quirky new buildings, restaurants and open art spaces. The Arcades – characterful Victorian shopping lanes with a quirky mix of boutiques and boho vibes. Morgan Arcade, built in…

Categories Blueprints, UK & Ireland
Take it Easy Today Message in Alquileia UNESCO World Heritage Site Building

The Best Fitness App for Travellers? Meet Gentler Streak

…cycling adventure… The Challenge: Venice, Through Slovenia, to Croatia Around New Year’s Eve, I set myself a big exercise goal. You don’t have to but I find that big, bold…

Categories Best Travel Tips, Systems and Safety
Family friendly Ampersand Hotel in London

The Best Family Travel Quotes for Instagram and Life (But Not in That Order)

…for the whole family to spend time together and annoy each other in interesting new places.” – Tom Lichtenheld “Life is like a road trip – Enjoy each day and don’t…

Categories Creative Careers
Ljubljana Street Art in Slovenia

One Day in Ljubljana: Your 24 Hour Ljubljana Itinerary

…and make sure we’ve got our bearings: Slovenia lies landlocked between Italy, Croatia, Austria and Hungary. How to Spend 24 Hours in Ljubljana First, the good news. Central Ljubljana is…

Categories Blueprints, East Europe
Creative book of Istanbul shops

The Best Turkish Souvenirs: What to Buy in Istanbul

…gaze back, the blue eye acts as a spiritual shield. You’ll find them all around Turkey: pinned to a newborn’s clothing, hanging above the doorways of new homes, or even…

Categories East Europe, Souvenirs
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