We had visited London before but it had been so long ago that we could barely remember enough of the trip to do a write-up with enough detail to do it justice. Since we had a trip planned to Scotland and were flying through London, we opted to add a couple of nights at the […]
Buckingham Palace in London is a royal residence and the administrative headquarters of the King of the United Kingdom, and the monarchy. It is located in Westminster and used to host state occasions and official celebrations by the royal family.
Otherwise known as the Tower of London, His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London is a historic castle in the middle of London on the banks of the River Thames. Originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, this stronghold has been a fortress, a royal palace, a prison, […]
We had visited Sicily briefly on a cruise having stopped in Messina and Taormina and we really enjoyed it. When we saw a great flight deal, we jumped at the chance to revisit Sicily and spend more time exploring this beautiful and historic island. It was like a proverbial offer we couldn’t refuse. We put […]
On our recent road trip through Sicily we decided to add a couple of nights on the mainland of Italy before flying back from Rome. While it was tempting to head into Rome itself to see familiar and favorite sites, we opted instead to stay near the airport and visit the ancient site of Ostia […]
We had previously taken advantage of Turkish Airlines stopover program where you get a free hotel room simply for adding a day or two to your itinerary to spend in Istanbul. For shorter stops, Turkish Airways also offers their Touristanbul program with a variety of tours at different times of the day and different venues […]
Paris has a lot to offer its visitors. It is home to some of the world’s most famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Panthéon and the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. There are also many beautiful parks to see and world-renowned museums to visit. Another good reason […]
We love visiting old castles and historic areas. Where better to do so than the UK. There is so much to see and visit across England that we had to pick and choose carefully when planning this latest adventure. We opted for a road trip in Southern England. Renting a car at Heathrow and exploring […]
Bath is a beautiful city with an elegant architecture and famous for its hot springs. It’s been a wellness destination since Roman times and the whole city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Established by the Romans in 60 AD as a thermal spa, Bath continues to attract many visitors because of its natural […]
A Royal Castle with a thousand years of royal history, Windsor Castle is still an active palace and royal residence. It is both grandiose and beautiful. From the sheer height and size of the stone walls, the monumental central tower, to just seeing the palace guards in their furry hats and red outfits, visiting the […]