Nea Paphos We have to be honest and say that we didn’t know if we would make it to Paphos. The 2026 war in Iran and the subsequent attacks on bases around the Arab Gulf also led to a drone attack on the British base at Akrotiri, not far from Limassol, on 1st March. This caused most flights to Paphos to be cancelled for a week, and to most tourists cancelling their stay. We considered it, but decided to wait to see what our airline did. As they scheduled their flights a week l

One of Europe's lesser-known delights, the Estonian capital of Tallinn has a truly wonderful Old Town that is well worth a visit. This blog tells you how to do so, while avoiding the crowds.

Montenegro is a country that lives in the shadows of its more illustrious neighbours. But as prices become more expensive, more tourists are turning to this small, rugged and wonderfully picturesque nation. Check out this blog post to see why.

Dubrovnik became uber-famous because of Game of Thrones. But even before that, it was a superlatively beautiful place to visit. This blog tells you why and how we did it.

Mostar is a beautiful Bosnian city that is eclipsed by its better known neighbours on the Adriatic Coast. But this ancient city with a dark past is a stunning place that's well worth a visit.

There's a lot more to Jamaica than reggae and beaches. Away from the tourist resorts, there are some surprisingly wonderful natural wonders to explore.

Cozumel is an island known for its superb beaches and diving. However, it also has a rich Mayan history, which we explored on our recent Caribbean cruise.

There are fewer places that remind us of a traditional Christmas than Finnish Lapland. Our blog tells you what to expect, how we did it, and some tips and tricks to make sure you enjoy it to the fullest.

The capital city of the USA took us by surprise as it was the least American of the American cities we have ever been to. If you want to find out why, read this blog post.

Little Havana, Miami, FL Did you know that there is a well-known city where you are as likely to hear Spanish and Haitian Creole spoken as you are English? Welcome to Miami, or should we say, bienvenidos . Before we continue with this blog, we should correct one very big misconception that Miami folks are very quick to point out. Miami and Miami Beach are not the same place. Miami itself is a functioning, and somewhat thriving, city full of high rises, office blocks, good sh

This wonderful little place is a well-kept secret, hiding away towards the edges of Washington DC's metro system. If you're visiting and you have at least a day to spare, you will absolutely love Alexandria, VA.

...and it was really quite special. New York has a little bit of everything. It's loud, brash and never sleeps, but this city really is quite unique and special. We made it there. We recommend that you do too - at least once.

There's a lot more to the Cayman Islands than offshore business. There's also offshore beauty, and jaw-dropping natural experiences, like this one.

This quite wonderful island in the Caribbean, split between the Dutch and the French, is a lesser known beauty in the Caribbean. Behind its powdery white sand beaches lies a colourful capital, and a history that is certainly no less colourful.

Rihanna's home country is something of a delight. Warm, white sand beaches with turquoise sea. Superlative diving. An engrossing history. Quite simply, this is one of the best places in the Caribbean to visit. And you don't need to be an offshore banker to afford it.

Looking for a safe, but stunningly beautiful tropical island in the Caribbean with jaw-dropping white sand, palm tree fringed beaches, amazing diving and jaunty nightlife? Welcome to Aruba!

There is a place in the Netherlands where the sun almost always shines, the weather is almost always warm and the beaches are powdery white and palm tree fringed. This is Curaçao: a lesser-known island in the Caribbean. And it truly is a delight.

On the edge of the Bulgarian Black Sea is a small, quiet and relatively unknown, but ancient town - the town of Sozopol. Unbothered by the partying crowds up at Sunny Beach, almost unvisited by many Westerners, this place is a complete and utter delight - and excellent value.

Love exploring medieval castles? Love exploring caves? Put both together and you have Predjama Castle in Slovenia. If that's not fascinating enough, a short distance away is an enormous cave with its own underground train: Postojna Cave. There's a lot more to Slovenia than its fairy-tale capital Ljubljana and its enchanting Lake Bled. Predjama and Postojna are two of its lesser-known treats that are worthy of any itinerary.