Are you visiting London and want to do something different while enjoying a nice day out? Then Kew Gardens is the place to go. Officially known as the Royal Botanic Gardens and located in Kew (Southwest London), these botanical gardens founded in the 18th century are home to the world’s largest collection of living plants and use around 120 ha of space next to the Thames river. Kew Gardens is perfect for…
The colonial towns in Cuba are one of the biggest reasons why we decided to visit the country in the first place and proof that there’s more to this Caribbean island other than old cars, cigars and inviting white-sand beaches. These colonial towns are a great motivation to get out of Havana and the resorts of Varadero. Let us introduce the five must-visit colonial towns in Cuba: Camagüey, Trinidad, Santiago…
Cuba is one of the hottest travel destinations of the year and, as the curiosity about this Caribbean island grows, it is likely to stay so for the years to come. Traveling in Cuba is a very different experience compared to other destinations around the world and with tourism starting to develop even further, it’s useful to understand the different styles of traveling on the island, their pros and cons and…
Wales is home to over 600 castles and, for a relatively small country, this is a huge number and speaks volumes of its remarkable history. One of the goals of our trip to this part of the United Kingdom was to discover Wales’ castles. Well, we managed to visit 6, a mere 0.01% of the total number of castles. Let’s say we still have a lot to do! The 6…
Have you heard about Jersey? No? Truth is, most people haven’t, so let us make a brief introduction. Jersey is a small island between England and France, just off the coast of Normandy. It’s the largest of the Channel Islands and due to its proximity to both countries, a perfect weekend getaway opportunity. Seriously, it takes less than an hour to fly from London. Officially known as the Bailiwick of Jersey,…
