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Day trips from London: Stonehenge
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic stones of Stonehenge which is clouded with mystery!

Daniel Bates
Oct 27, 20246 min read
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Checking out the Hollywood movie sites tour at Kualoa Ranch
One for the movie buffs, a tour I highly recommend on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii, is the Hollywood Movie Sites Tour at the Kualoa Ranch.

Daniel Bates
Oct 17, 20246 min read
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Our Road tripping adventure around North East Scotland
Our road trip adventure around North East Scotland, otherwise known as the Highlands, checking our rugged coastline & barren landscapes.

Daniel Bates
Oct 11, 20249 min read
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Scottish Castles: Inveraray
Looking for a day trip from Glasgow or a place to stop whilst touring this beautiful part of Scotland, Inveraray Castle is a must!

Daniel Bates
Oct 7, 20246 min read
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Day trip from Paris: Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Chateau de Fontainebleau is a wondering palace to check out whilst visiting Paris and is only one hour away by train. Here is my guide.

Daniel Bates
Sep 29, 20246 min read
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Day trips from London: Oxford
Looking for a day trip to do whilst in London, England. Check out the charming city of Oxford, with its universities & stunning architecture

Daniel Bates
Sep 24, 20249 min read
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The splendour of Versailles Palace
The second most visited site in France, Versailles Palace which is a must 'do' when visiting Paris. Here is my experience & what to expect.

Daniel Bates
Sep 16, 20248 min read
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A walk by the sea to historic Dunstanburgh Castle
Northumberland, England is full of beautiful castles & the ruins of Dunstanburgh is a must visit for its dramatic views & hike by the sea.

Daniel Bates
Sep 12, 20246 min read
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Checking out Corbridge Roman Town, England’s northernmost Roman town
One of the top Roman sites I have visited in the UK & is the northernmost Roman town found in the UK, Corbridge in Northumberland.

Daniel Bates
Sep 9, 20246 min read
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Paradise found at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, Maldives
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, a luxury resort in the Maldives, the paradise islands of the Indian Ocean. Here is my review of my stay.

Daniel Bates
Sep 4, 20247 min read
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Ideas for a long weekend visit to Fes, Morocco
A fantastic city to explore is Fes in Northern Morocco. Food, culture, historical sites, welcoming locals, this city should be checked out.

Daniel Bates
Sep 1, 20248 min read
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Bath & Wells: a gem in England’s crown
Looking for a relaxating city break in England. Then check out my recommendations for the city of Bath & nearby historic Wells.

Daniel Bates
Aug 28, 202410 min read
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What to do and see in Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the most visited cities in Italy, check out my blog on the top places to hit up and see why a visit here is a must.

Daniel Bates
Aug 13, 202419 min read
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A1 PUB CRAWL - part three - Wetherby to Newcastle
The third part of my pub crawl along the Great North Road in the UK, trying out new ales, discovering pubs & learning history.

Daniel Bates
Aug 10, 20246 min read
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Day trips from London: Dover
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic Dover & its White Cliffs. Known as the Gateway to Britain.

Daniel Bates
Aug 5, 20249 min read
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Road-Tripping around Finnmark in Arctic Norway & the northernmost parts of Finnish Lapland
Check out the top places I did in Finnmark region of Norway & Utsjoki area of Finland. A top winter destination for Northern Light chasing.

Daniel Bates
Aug 2, 202418 min read
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Irish day outs: checking out the Guinness Storehouse
Ireland's number one tourist attraction (and brewery) is Guinness and has to be checked off when visiting Dublin.

Daniel Bates
Jul 24, 20247 min read
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Exciting things to do in Lisbon & Sintra
For us, this is one of the best European cities to explore. Check out why (and our handy tips) Lisbon, Portugal is an excellent city break.

Daniel Bates
Jul 20, 202414 min read
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Day trips from London - Wrest Park
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out Wrest Park house and gardens. A beautiful place to stroll around.

Daniel Bates
Jul 17, 20245 min read
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Musing around the beautiful city of Chefchaouen
A fantastic day trip whilst in Northern Morocco is to see the beautiful sky blue buildings of Chefchaouen. Here are my musings.

Daniel Bates
Jul 10, 20246 min read
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