Day Trip from Riga to Kemeri National Park, Latvia

If you have more than a few days in the lovely city of Riga, Latvia, it's a great idea to get out of town to explore Kemeri National Park [Latvian: Ķemeru nacionālais parks] – About an hour away...

Traveling by Train in Europe: 5 Tips to Help you Navigate the Rails

While flying is usually quicker, European trains offer cheap and scenic routes to go from destination to destination. Here are some travel tips for navigating the railways of Europe to make your next...

Sofia To Burgas Train Experience - Travelling Bulgaria

Sofia is the vibrant capital city of Bulgaria, with lots of history, striking landmarks, wide open parks and a great selection of bars and restaurants. We wanted to visit Sofia and the more popular...

The Wondrous Western Isles of Scotland

The Outer Hebrides (or the Western Isles) have been on my bucket list since it was first compiled and The Time of Covid presents a perfect opportunity to make the trip. This is an archipelago of some...

Malta - On a Budget (It Sizzles)

From the air, Malta is a sea of white cubes on a cocoa coloured background. The green of winter has been scorched away. It hasn't rained for months. This is one of the most densely populated...

Reaching Oratoire du Chazelet, Hautes-Alpes, France

The view of Le Meiji (3,983m; 13,067 ft. ) from the Oratoire du Chazelet is one of the most impressive sights in the Alps. The Oratoire du Chazelet is perched on top of the cliff on the north side...