Author Profile: Karen Davies

However you decide it is best to explore Dubrovnik of the four perspectives, you will be spoilt with its quiet charm, its low-key vibe and its deeply entrenched history. This is so much more than a city Tick List. This is a full on adventure that takes you into the past whilst leaving your present changed by the soul of this beautiful, resurgent...   view more

Zagreb is an incredible city and unlike some of its western European cousins, it gifts to the visitor an intimate city rich in architecture, culture and colour. It appeals to every sense and seriously piques your curiosity. Whilst the coast might well calling you, take a diversion to this capital city and be enthralled by its treasure. If this has whetted your appetite, there is so much more to...   view more

Lourdes is mostly certainly an appealing place for pilgrims, explorers and sport enthusiasts alike. It absolutely has something for everyone. And religion aside, the journey that this humble market town has taken, tucked away from civilisation, is a testimony to its valour, strength and courage – standing out to proclaim its greatness. It is a true warrior and deserves its place on your route’s...   view more

If Hollywood is the land of dreams, then Venice is the land of love. With its unique landscape of buildings submerged in the salty waters that brought its wealth and its network of canals, Venice will have you falling head over heels. Each visit leaves me breathless and after trip three in twelve years, a new face was revealed to me that resurged my passion for this aqueous...   view more

Morocco’s fourth largest city is a bit like marmite; people either love it or hate it. Having a Guided Tour of Marrakech will ensure that you fall into the first category and thereby surrender to the charms that are embedded into the soul of this ‘Red City’. Let us take you on a tour through our words and pictures and inspire you with our Interactive Maps, that will seamlessly guide you around this evocative city. Are you ready? Let’s...   view more

Tromsø is a vibrant city 210 miles north of the Arctic Circle and over 1100 miles north of Norway’s capital, Oslo. And whilst it may rarely appear on people’s travel itineraries, it surely has something unique to offer. For curious travellers seeking new experiences and cultures, Tromsø has to be on the list for exciting vacation opportunities, throughout the whole year. Keep reading to find out...   view more

Wroclaw is one of those places that defies adjectives, because something far more profound than simple words are needed. The best way I can describe it… is like a novel that you pick up from the library that looks pretty enough from the outside and yet once you begin reading its compelling story, you realise how little the cover does it...   view more

In this blog, we share what to see in Portugal’s Riviera town of Cascais, when in the Lisbon area. A destination where sophistication and nature collide, giving you a real travel...   view more

Come to Portugal and immerse yourself in so much more than golden sand between your toes. Whilst the beaches entice any sun seeker, Portugal cries out to be heard on the historical stage. A saunter inland will open up a history lesson that will give your Portuguese experience a depth and context that will not disappoint. And it is the Alentejos region’s capital Évora that offers our classroom today… Come on in and check out our highlights of this ancient capital steeped in Roman and Gothic...   view more

The day that Colditz suddenly appeared on my radar was a delight and a surprise given that I had no idea where it was in Germany let alone the intriguing history that it would surely reveal to...   view more

Any city visit inevitably draws you to the classical ‘old town’ hub, where most of its history is embedded. But to really get to know a place, you have to look beyond its tourist facade to see its true soul. So when we visited Tallinn, we set out to discover the sides of the city that were out of the ordinary. So come with us as we bring you on a tour of Estonia’s capital Tallinn that might just surprise...   view more

Sometimes a place gets into your heart quite by surprise especially when it wasn’t even on the itinerary. For us this was the joy of Uppsala, a university city one hour north of the country’s capital Stockholm. So in this blog we consider the question is Sweden’s Uppsala a better alternative to...   view more

Sweden’s Stockholm is reputed to be one of Europe’s best, so a visit is a must! Although as introverts, the pair of us are not great city-break lovers. We have though, come to appreciate that travel has many personalities and to avoid the city hubs altogether means we miss out on part of a country’s fabric. So we tend to do a 24 hour bounce in, to capture a little of the city vibe and retreat back to the country to recharge. Just enough time to discover its character without too much...   view more

Do you have just a short amount of time to visit the Scottish city of Glasgow? Or perhaps it isn’t even on the list. Either way, this Quick City Guide to Glasgow will suit you down to the ground. It will give you some insights to the city, some top tips for making the most of your short visit and inspire you to, may be even, come...   view more

Estonia has many delights on offer and over 2.5 weeks, we had a lovely introduction to some of them. One of our resounding memories will be a popular spa and seaside town in the country’s west coast. Come on in as we bring you along to reveal how to find health and happiness in Estonia’s...   view more

Bratislava – where in the world are we? Go on take a couple of guesses! In fact let’s turn question on its head. What is the capital of Slovakia? Until three weeks ago when we first entered this little known to us country, I think if either of these questions had come up in a Quiz I would probably have failed dismally. When it comes to Geography getting an A’ Level doesn’t really guarantee you knowledge about this sort of detail and, given when I was at school Slovakia didn’t even...   view more

The Algarve’s inland gem, Loulé is set apart from its tourist coastline cousins and was our first reconnection with the region after 15 years. Would our disappointing memories from that package holiday be erased, replaced by a more mature travel perspective? And would Loulé be our first healer? We really hoped...   view more

If a brief trip north to Iceland is on your travel itinerary, then you will be asking yourself how to make the most of your short visit to Reykjavik. In this blog, we show you how to make the most of just a few hours around this capital city and get just a flavour of its best...   view more

Coventry is not the first place in England that I would naturally think of as a place to visit. Yet we have come to appreciate after 6 years of full-time travel that every place has a uniqueness to offer anyone who has a dose of curiosity. So in this short City Guide we share with you the highlights that we found during a recent half-day visit. You never know, Coventry might well end up being on your ‘Travel To Do List’. Let’s see if we can persuade...   view more

The first thing that struck us as we arrived in this Catalan city was how quiet it was. I suppose we have comparisons of London, Birmingham, Paris even to benchmark it against. Few cars lingered at the lights and few people were rushing from street to street. It was lunchtime and a Friday in mid-winter, so perhaps the Spanish siesta was dawning or may be this was just the city’s quiet...   view more

In the north east of Poland you will discover a region of 2000 lakes known as Musuria. This is Poland’s Lake District and in its heart is Giżycko. In this blog we share our 10 must see spots that make this lakeside town very...   view more

Canada’s Toronto is a massive city that if, like us you are not really urban people, can feel overwhelming. However, in our two days visiting the city on our 2 month Maritime road-trip, we creamed off Toronto’s best bits, getting a great cultural feel of this Ontario capital...   view more