Travel Tips

7 Techniques in Choosing the Ideal Flight

Thistles and Coos is committed to bringing you travel information that is relevant and relatable. We use our own personal experiences to create applicable advice and stories. Before flying out... read more

What to do in Douro Valley in Spring?

If you are planning your trip abroad, Douro valley, in Spring, is an option that you should consider. This unique region won't let you down. But, what to do? Well, the possibilities are not endless... read more

Molly Gallivans in Kenmare, Ireland Is a Must!

What you are going to read next is one of our personal favorites: Let us introduce you to Molly Gallivans in Kenmare, Ireland. A great place to start is first to describe this lovely cottage... read more

10 Must-See Sites on Sighișoara, Transylvania, Romania

Embraced by the Carpathians and very close to other emblematic cities such as Sibiu, Targus Mures, and Alba Iulia, Sighișoara is one of our best-kept secrets. In 1999, it was awarded as a World... read more

10 Creative Ways To Save Money For Your Next Trip

“You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” ~Eugene Fodor If you say you can’t afford to travel, then STOP THAT. Please don't misunderstand us, we don’t encourage drowning in debt... read more

Cover Local Places of Gangtok City of Sikkim in Just One Day

So we ran down to this cute restaurant near our stay we spotted the other day in the morning after checking out which saved us one-day hotel charges (Trying to be in the budget here with a sly smile... read more

Our Top 5 Websites To Use For Booking Accommodations

People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home. ~Dagobert David Runes In our travels, we have stayed in a variety of places: castles, BnBs... read more

Little Red Riding Hood - Sedona, Arizona

Much like the Little Red Riding Hood story, Sedona is a village with beautiful scenery (a red rock riding neighborhood) to explore. However, beauty can also hold danger, a symbolic wolf…the... read more

Hiking in Douro Valley

This experience is a walking tour through the vineyards, olive grove, almond trees and pines (to give us a bit of shade!) of the Douro. At the end of the walk, have a picnic with homemade food and... read more

The Best Weekend Getaway Trip to East Sikkim- a One Day Trip

This will be a one day trip only for those who live in Gangtok, Sikkim. However if you are vacationing you can include these in one of your days of the trip. There's a folklore about the temple... read more

5 Cotswold Villages That Need To Be On Your Bucketlist

Webster’s Dictionary defines “HYGGE” (pronounced ‘hyoo-guh’) “as a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being (regarded as... read more

Top 3 Business Trip Tips

Have you got a business trip on the horizon? Maybe it's your first trip and you aren't completely sure what to bring, how to pack, or whether you should sign up for the loyalty program (you... read more

Malta - My Favourite Food Hotspots and Watering Holes

After 40 years of travelling to the stunning Mediterranean island of #Malta I’ve grown to love it like a second home. I honestly can’t tell you how many times I’ve visited now but it has... read more

How To Pick Your Favorite Travel Season

Don't listen to what they say, go see. ~Chinese proverb There are 4 major questions you must answer when planning your travels: - Where do you want to go? - Who do you want to travel with... read more

Seven Things You Can’t Miss In Asheville, North Carolina

There’s more to Asheville than the Biltmore! This town has long been known for this architectural marvel, but there's so much more to the AVL. Here are some that make Asheville worthy of a... read more