Oxford – still a favourite base for a short break
Picking somewhere to go to enjoy a break out of season is usually tricky because you need to be able to have plenty of things to do if the weather changes for the worse....
The Grand Central Station of New York
The Grand Central Station is one of the most visited places in New York City, after the Statue of Liberty and after the Empire State Building (now superseded by the new Freedom Tower). It...
How a ten-month-old baby on a plane kickstarted my adventure to New Zealand
Gripped with trepidation, I recently embarked solo on a one-year Working Holiday to New Zealand. I planned nothing mostly just to psych myself out. It was a ten-month-old Kiwi on the plane ride there,...
Predjamski grad, the most impressive castle in Slovenia
For lovers of manors, castles, stories and legends TripandTravelblog recommends a stop in Slovenia, not far from the caves of Postojna, to discover Predjama Castle.
Wanting to verify the validity of the suggestion, we went...
The Best Alternative Caribbean Islands
Given the sheer amount of tourism in the Caribbean, it can feel a bit like Disneyland sometimes. In an effort to find an escape from the most visited areas, I spent a period of...
Fun Escapes
From the rugged forests of Upstate New York to the iconic Tuscany region of Italy, the world is packed with fun and unique places to escape for a memorable vacation or weekend getaway. Here...
The Top 5 Reasons Why Britain Is Great
2012 is definitely the year of the Brits. We’ve had parties upon parties, and if you haven’t had a chance to be a part of the big events like that big sports related one,...
What to see in Valencia, Spain
Sun, sea and sangria aside, the city of Valencia, on the eastern coast of Spain, has plenty to offer travellers. The most beautiful area is the old city, whose winding roads and marble plazas...