Travel Stories

Bath is one of the most exciting heritage cities in England, for its Roman baths and elegant Georgian architecture. Explore the museums in Bath to learn about the town’s history, as a Roman and Medieval centre of worship, with healing mineral waters that 18th century high society flocked to enjoy. See Bath through the eyes…

Andy likes to remind me that the word ‘hike’ simply means a long walk, though I also like to remind him that his definition of ‘long’ is different than mine. (For instance, my Yorkshireman once felt a long drive was one hour versus the American view of five hours.) Still, when I want to hike…

I celebrated my birthday in Marrakech with my husband and mother-in-law. We chose to stay at the Hotel RIU Tikida Garden, an all-inclusive adults-only resort. Let me share our personal experience during our stay in this fantastic Hotel RIU Tikida Garden managed by TUI Blue. RIU Hotels is a worldwide all-inclusive hotel chain that is worth…

As we all know, London is one of the most progressive and largest cities in the world. The city is known for its incredible and beautiful landscapes. Travelers can find inspiring views from epic cityscapes to ornate details. If you come with your camera or a photographer looking for incredible photos to post on your…

There were surprisingly a lot of things to do in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge has a lot of history and personally was creepier than going to New Orleans.  It was such a breathtaking location to experience the real Louisiana. We’re diving into the heart of the South—Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Isn’t…

A spontaneous 3-day journey to Bruges and Ghent during the autumn school holidays became our last-minute decision. It was a choice inspired by my son’s desire to hone his photography skills in a yet-to-be-explored picturesque town. The charm of Belgium, coupled with the lingering taste of the waffles from Brussels, led us to choose Bruges…

from the followsummer archives We had a leisurely chat with our host, Martin, this morning over breakfast and discovered that he is quite an accomplished young man. We don’t have to be in Austria before 6 pm, so we linger and head out around noon. Our B&B hosts in Vienna, Kristian and Alex, have told…

Despite being born in Wales and spending many years living in the country, I haven’t as yet shared any content about Wales on this site. Well, that is about to change. Wales is a spectacular country with a lot to offer and its relatively small size means that you can see a lot in a…

It’s been a while, but we are finally back on sharing incredible stories of solo female travelers from various backgrounds to inspire you to take that plunge to start traveling alone! Say hi to Nicole, our in-house writer, and a courageous solo sailer: Tell us about yourself! When Nicole lived on the S/V Green Dolphin.…

Are you looking for an American style breakfast or brunch in Barcelona? Brunch might be stereotypically American, but let’s be real: it’s become a universal concept. No matter where we are in the world, we’re always in search of the best brunch. Whether it’s giving you life after a night out or giving you fuel…