Hotel Havnekontoret, Bergen, Norway

The Hotel Havnekontoret is one of the nicest hotels we ever stayed in. Well located near the major sights of Bergen, most of it was once the mansion home of a very rich Bergen merchant. We booked a...

UK Break Inspiration: West Cornwall Highlights

If you're pining for a UK getaway, then look no further than Cornwall. West Cornwall, in particular, is one of the most beautiful corners of the UK, boasting picturesque fishing villages, rugged...

Island Hopping in Bavaria

Starting southeast of Munich, a good gateway airport (hint: rental cars are usually much cheaper in the city than at the airport), and traveling west by road or rail: 1] Herrenchiemsee Island with...

Auvers-sur-Oise, Vincent van Gogh's Latest Colors

"Auvers is of severe beauty and the countryside is quaint and quaint". So wrote Vincent in a letter to his brother Theo describing his impressions of Auvers-sur-Oise, a small village thirty...

Meghalaya, Abode of Clouds

An Instagram post drew me to this virgin state in India, the video was of a waterfall, pristine and alluring. For a travel addict it's never known what triggers the need to just pack bags and go...

Five Tips for Visiting Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dubrovnik is an incredible Croatian city, but there's so much to explore outside of its medieval walls. If you're staying in Croatia for anything longer than a few days, the nearby village of...