Lake Vouliagmeni near Athens – a guide for visitors
Close the sea just south of Athens is Lake Vouliagmeni, surrounded by limestone cliffs and fed by thermal springs. With premium sun-beds, waiter service and …
Activities
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The Bondi to Coogee walk – a scenic coastal trail in Sydney
Sydney has numerous beautiful coastal trails, but one of the most popular is the Bondi to Coogee walk, between two of Sydney’s most popular Eastern …
10 reasons you’ll love a European River Cruise (and 3 reasons you won’t!)
If you are culturally curious and love to explore new destinations, then a European River Cruise could be for you. On my cruises on the …
Walking the Thames Path National Trail – our top tips
Read our tips for hiking the Thames Path National Trail, a 300km long distance path that runs from the source of the River Thames in …
Hiking the Thames Path National Trail – Kingston to Woolwich – Days 13-15
The final section of our hike on the Thames Path National Trail brought us into London and the end of our 15 day walk. Over …
Hiking the Thames Path National Trail – from Henley to Kingston – Days 9-12
From Henley to Kingston the Thames Path National Trail offers a blend of rural to urban landscapes, as the river flows steadily towards the outskirts …
38 Christmas Events in Bristol 2024 – a local’s guide
The lights are twinkling in the trees, the baubles are up and the Bristol Christmas Markets are in full swing. Yes, Christmas in Bristol is …
Hiking the Thames Path National Trail – from Oxford to Henley – Days 5-8
Walking from Oxford to Henley on the Thames Path National Trail, you’ll enjoy wild and isolated water meadows, but there’s also the pleasant buzz of …
Hiking in Andros Greece – the Andros Routes walking trails
The Greek island of Andros in the Cyclades, offers a network of well marked hiking trails, often with a beach to swim at the end. …
Hiking the Thames Path National Trail – from Source to Oxford – Days 1-4
From a trickle of water at its source, the Thames meanders through the Cotswolds in verdant fields and water meadows, transitioning from stream to navigable …
18 Exciting museums in Bath to visit (2025)
Bath is one of the most exciting heritage cities in England, for its Roman baths and elegant Georgian architecture. There are numerous excellent museums in …