2018-06-20 08:16
'So, despite the fact that Ryanair have denied that they're now actively splitting up travellers, the evidence suggests they're lying through their teeth...' Read More
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2018-06-17 08:45
'Nothing grabs my attention quite like something a little unusual and different. Brussels is FULL of amazing little oddities that makes it the perfect destination for lovers quirky… Read More
2018-06-16 09:00
'Charles Rennie Macintosh is a Scottish architect, designer and artist whose work is synonymous with the Art Nouveau movement...' Read More
2018-06-15 09:00
'Head to Wenallt for Coffee, Cake and Chilling...' Read More
2018-06-09 08:30
'Charleston is a classically Southern city, with long sultry evenings, home style cooking and a whole lot of Southern charm...' Read More
2018-06-07 08:45
'Bygdøy Peninsula is connected to the Norwegian mainland but, for tourists, is best accessed by the ferries from Pier 3, just behind Oslo’s City Hall - particularly if the weath… Read More
2018-06-05 10:20
'As the 2018 Coast Award Winners rolled in, it was revealed that Wales now more Blue Flag beaches per mile than anywhere else in the UK, with a total of 47 nationwide...' Read More
2018-06-02 06:59
'Cambridge is primarily known as That City in England With The Posh University. And it is...' Read More
2018-05-28 09:00
'As we dive headlong into summer holiday season, it's an important question to ask yourself. Thanks to the guys over at Panoramic Villas, I've got everything you need to know... ' Read More
2018-05-25 10:00
'Travelling with kids is pretty much the same as travelling with adults; but usually a whole lot more stressful...' Read More
2018-05-22 09:00
'Travel Bug packed up his shell (and his humans) and hopped a flight to Croatia on Saturday night for a week of 'splorin'...' Read More
2018-05-19 18:07
'Experience Old Customs and New Ideas in the Portuguese city of Lisbon...' Read More
2018-05-17 16:01
'I'll preface this by saying that Jemaa el-Fna in the city's old town is spectacular. Not only in terms of visual stimulation, but in its diverse culture and in helping understand the daily… Read More
2018-05-15 10:02
'The Travel Bug loves nothing more than exploring new cities...' Read More
2018-05-10 16:26
'Llanbedrog is a pretty little town on the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd. It juts out of the side of North West Wales and into the Irish Sea...' Read More
2018-05-09 09:47
'I think that any trip can be romantic with the right person, but cities in Germany don't get half as much credit as they deserve...' Read More
2018-05-02 12:11
‘Perth is one of the greatest cities in Western Australia and is very popular with tourists…’ Indeed, according to statistics in one year Perth had close to four million t… Read More
2018-05-02 09:31
'Caernarfon is a mid-sized town in the Gwynedd region of North Wales and sits across the Menai Strait from the Isle of Anglesey...' Read More
2018-04-28 09:27
'Marrakesh is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities I've had the pleasure to visit and there's a mass of things to see and do Read More
2018-04-24 08:45
'The Travel Bug flew into Fort Worth, Texas on his way from Dallas to Wichita Falls, and thought he'd have a little rest and some breakfast Read More
2018-04-21 09:00
'So, there we were, casually rolling through the deserts of New Mexico in the early morning sunshine when we spotted a highway sign for Las Vegas...' Read More
2018-04-19 08:45
'Get a cool city vibe in small town surroundings...' Read More
2018-04-14 08:45
'Düsseldorf is the 7th largest city in Germany and the capital of the North Rhine Westphalia region...' Read More
2018-04-12 08:35
'New Orleans is world-famous for embracing an eclectic mix of styles. The city combines the welcoming acceptance of the Deep South and the Louisiana Creole culture and traditions, making Th… Read More
2018-04-10 07:00
'Travel Bug loves a city break, so when he realised he could get a great deal on a trip to Barcelona, he packed up his shell and set off to Spain Read More
2018-04-07 17:25
‘I know what you’re thinking… there can’t be much fun had at a reservoir, right? Wrong! There might not be much fun had around *YOUR* local reservoir, but this one i… Read More
2018-04-06 09:56
‘Although there are only officially seven natural wonders of the world, it is fair to say that in actual fact, there are many more awe-inspiring natural wonders that we should all make… Read More
2018-04-05 08:10
‘When asked what the capital city of Australia is, a lot of people will instantly jump to either Sydney or Melbourne, assuming that the largest and most famous would be the city in cha… Read More
2018-04-04 09:50
‘It’s the stuff of Hollywood movies; it’s the classic lost in the wild kind of scenario landscape. Borneo’s jungles are something that will recount in… Read More
2018-03-31 15:29
‘Marrakesh is the fourth largest city in the Kingdom of Morocco and is located in the North of the country in the shade of the beautiful Atlas Mountains…’
Les and I r… Read More
2018-03-28 07:30
‘London is on the bucket list for many people. From the history and culture, to the sights and attractions, it is easy to see why it is the destination of choice for so many tourists e… Read More
2018-03-27 07:30
‘While The Travel Bug was on his Route ’66 road trip, he felt a bit peckish (he’s always peckish…) so he made his humans take him to Flagstaff for some carne and fas… Read More
2018-03-24 08:39
‘Paris, Texas is perhaps most well known to Europeans/Brits/People Not From Texas as being the title of a movie starring Harry Dean Stanton…’
That’s certainly the o… Read More
2018-03-22 16:04
‘After spending 3 days chilling out on the shores of Lake Como, we jumped on the train and made our way to Milan Central Station…’
There are direct trains from the local… Read More
2018-03-22 16:04
‘After spending 3 days chilling out on the shores of Lake Como, we jumped on the train and made our way to Milan’s Central Station…’
There are direct trains from t… Read More
2018-03-20 06:30
‘The Travel Bug recently turned 4, so he made his humans take him for a few days exploring in the Red City of Marrakesh…’
While drinking peppermint tea and enjoying views… Read More
2018-03-17 08:30
‘Shopping at El Rastro market is a popular Sunday past-time in Madrid. Every Sunday, tourists and locals flock to the streets in the hope of securing a bargain…’
Or, like… Read More
2018-03-15 09:29
Italian Food Italy Health Pasta Dough Plate‘There are many reasons to get excited about a trip to Italy. You can explore incredible, beautifully preserved buildings from the Roman time… Read More
2018-03-14 09:53
‘A countryside retreat is usually the last thing that people think of for a holiday. People always go for the beach holidays, or one where it’s a bit more commercialised wit… Read More
2018-03-13 08:30
‘Roswell is a city in the south eastern portion of New Mexico, located along the famous Route 66…’
Apart from its small town charm, sun, and friendly residents, Roswell is… Read More
2018-03-11 10:30
‘Stepping out of your comfort zone can be liberating and a bit of culture shock is always a great way to gain insight and understanding…’
I’ve long been an advocate… Read More
2018-03-09 08:30
‘There’s a reason why Queensland is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations: it has everything!…’
From the mountains to cosmopolitan cities… Read More
2018-03-07 08:30
‘You’re either into skiing, sledging, skating, or snowboarding, or you’re not. However, once you’ve fallen in love with time away in the fresh mountain air, you… Read More
2018-03-06 09:35
‘Do you find that when you go on holiday, you always do the same kind of thing?…’
You hit the tourist hotspots, you eat in popular restaurants, you spend time laying by t… Read More
2018-03-05 19:14
‘Australia is an amazing country with so much to do and see, but the size of the country makes it a little difficult to get around sometimes…’
If you want to hit all of t… Read More
2018-02-17 09:00
‘Kowloon is an area in the Northern part of Hong Kong and was a separate city before being purchased by Britain in 1860 and reunited with China in 1997…’
It’s a thri… Read More
2018-02-17 09:00
‘Kowloon is an area in the Northern part of Hong Kong and was a separate city before being purchased by Britain in 1860 and reunited with China in 1997…’
It’s a thri… Read More
2018-02-15 07:15
‘Chinese New Year kicks off on February 16th and 2018 is the year of the dog (yay!). If you’re looking for a way to celebrate and take in the fun, look no further than thes… Read More
2018-02-13 09:00
‘As The Travel Bug’s human Dad is Chinese, he knows quite a bit about the culture and is gearing up to celebrate the Chinese New Year this weekend with his family…’… Read More
2018-02-13 09:00
‘As The Travel Bug’s human Dad is Chinese, he knows quite a bit about the culture and is gearing up to celebrate the Year of the Dog this weekend with his family…’&n&hell…Read More
2018-02-01 09:00
‘There’s no debating that Marrakech is a beautiful place, but life here is very different from what we’re accustomed to experiencing in major Western cities…&rsquo&hellip…Read More
2018-02-01 09:00
Marrakech Medina is full of sights and sounds‘There’s no debating that Marrakech is a beautiful place, but life here is very different from what we’re accustomed to experie… Read More
2018-01-31 21:15
‘I recently wrote about the things I do on the run up to trips, but I’m also always keen to make a saving with cheap deals while I’m travelling…‘
These are my… Read More
2018-01-31 21:15
I recently wrote about the things I do on the run up to my holidays, but I’m also always keen to make a saving (or at least not overpay for stuff) while I’m travelling. These are… Read More
2018-01-31 21:15
I recently wrote about the things I do on the run up to my holidays, but I’m also always keen to make a saving (or at least not overpay for stuff) while I’m travelling. These are… Read More
2018-01-26 09:30
‘Dumfries and Galloway is a region at the South western corner of Scotland, and is very famous as the home of Scottish poet, Robert Burns…’
The Scots are understandably… Read More
2018-01-26 09:30
‘Dumfries and Galloway is a region at the South western corner of Scotland, bordering England, and is very famous as the home of Scottish poet, Robert Burns…’
The Scots… Read More
2018-01-20 08:30
Today’s post was written by the talented people at Craig Manor Hotel on Lake Windermere and gives a full itinerary of what to when it rains. Let’s face it, in the UK, it&r&hell…Read More
2018-01-15 16:27
‘When I go on holiday, I want to relax and NOT have to bother with the stuff I have to do on a regular day. This means my holiday wardrobe is generally a simple affair…’
I… Read More
2018-01-15 16:27
‘I freely admit to being the Laziest Traveller on the Planet. When I go on holiday, I just want to relax and NOT have to bother with the stuff I have to do on a regular day. &hell…Read More
2017-12-22 09:30
Dumfries and Galloway is a region at the South western corner of Scotland, bordering England, and is very famous as the home of Scottish poet, Robert Burns. The Scots are understandably ve… Read More
2017-12-19 13:22
The Travel Bug loves nothing more than exploring new cities. While he was on his holidays in Riga recently, he checked the local Bug Bus timetable and realised he could hop a ride to V… Read More
2017-12-19 02:38
‘The Travel Bug flew into Houston for a road trip recently and spent his first day in the Lone Star state, exploring the city of Paris. These are the fascinating things he uncovered&he&hell…Read More
2017-12-18 08:30
‘There are four 12th Century Abbeys in the Scottish Borders, positioned in the town of Jedburgh, Kelso, Melrose and Dryburgh…’
You can visit them via the Abbeys Walk, whi… Read More
2017-12-18 08:30
‘There are four 12th Century Abbeys in the Scottish Borders, positioned in the town of Jedburgh, Kelso, Melrose and Dryburgh. You can visit them via the Abbeys Walk, which is a 64.5… Read More
2017-12-12 09:30
Warning: this post does NOT include Paris. Sorry, just thought I’d get that out there from the start. As great as Paris is, it’s just way too much of a cliche for me to include… Read More
2017-12-11 10:00
‘Dunfermline is the largest town in Fife; situated in the west of the region. It also used to serve as Scotland’s capital city, a job now held by its close neighbour, Edin… Read More
2017-12-09 10:32
‘Vilnius was declared the capital city of Lithuania back in 1991 after the nation separated from the Soviet Union. It has a resident population of around 554,000 people and is known fo… Read More
2017-12-09 10:32
‘Vilnius was declared the capital city of Lithuania back in 1991 after the nation separated from the Soviet Union. It has a resident population of around 554,000 people and is known fo… Read More
2017-11-10 12:23
‘We all love getting a bargain but, when flying with low cost airlines, are we really making that much of a saving? When you actually break it down, sometimes you can and other t… Read More
2017-11-07 08:15
So, Travel Bug and his humans are huge country music fans, so the little guy could hardly wait to see the Amarillo Sky that he’s been hearing Jason Aldean singing about for so many yea… Read More
2017-11-04 19:51
Colorado is one of my favourite states, and the Rockies and surrounding areas, are amazing.
Different Frame of Mind
Have you ever been to a place that just seemed so unreal? Or even somethi… Read More
2017-10-27 07:15
The city of San Antonio is located around 2 hours south west of the Texas state capital, Austin, and is home to around 2.5 million people. Population wise, resident numbers have grown massiv… Read More
2017-10-24 07:15
The Travel Bug flew into George Bush International Airport the other day and has since spent his time flying around the city, stuffing his face with pho and chatting to Texan bugs to find ou… Read More
2017-10-21 09:45
‘Anyone who knows me know I’m a massive fan of anything unusual. I love a tourist hot spot as much as the next girl, but nothing grabs my attention quite like something a little… Read More
2017-10-17 00:11
While The Travel Bug has been on his recent Texas road-trip with his humans, he spent a few days flying round the state capital, meeting other ladybugs and uncovering fascinating facts. He u… Read More
2017-10-12 00:04
As much as I adore road tripping across the United States, there’s no denying that things can get a little tedious on the days when you’re constantly on the move. When my step so… Read More
2017-10-10 07:15
The Travel Bug flew into Houston on Saturday and spent his first day in the Lone Star State, exploring the city of Paris. These are the fascinating things he uncovered:
Paris is the seat of… Read More
2017-10-05 07:15
I’m not a big fan of flying. All the hanging around and sitting down makes me anxious. I recently wrote about how I get through the airport experience, but this means littl… Read More
2017-09-30 07:00
‘So, LT and I recently booked flights to take us to the great state of Texas for our annual road trip (despite the fact that we said we were giving it a miss this year but, what can I… Read More
2017-09-21 08:30
‘As I draw ever closer to my 40th birthday (not that I’m freaking out or anything…!) I’ve been reflecting on how fortunate I’ve been to have squeezed in a fair… Read More
2017-09-19 10:00
‘TTB recently decided that he’d like to visit Newcastle. This was fortuitous, because his humans have a friend who just bought a new house there and it seemed like a good idea f… Read More
2017-09-16 08:30
‘Have you ever tuned into a TV show and been equally enthralled by the scenery as you have by the story? Me too…’
Given the rise (and quality) of so many foreign dramas… Read More
2017-09-14 07:30
Since I started blogging almost two years ago, I have been literally inundated with blogging advice. Some of it has been fantastic, while other stuff, not so much. As I tra… Read More
2017-09-12 08:30
The Travel Bug loves nothing more than ‘splorin’ with his favourite humans and he’s a big fan of Italy. Over the past few years, he’s been lucky enough to trave… Read More
2017-09-09 07:26
‘There’s a million ways to find out what you need to know about your next destination and, since everyone has different tastes, these are reflected in the way they conduct their… Read More
2017-09-07 08:50
‘If you like explorin’ new cities and prefer to do it after the madness of the summer crowds have died down, autumn is likely your favourite time of year to take a break…… Read More
2017-09-04 07:00
‘As an introvert, it’s no surprise that I hate airports. As a regular traveller, however, it’s a necessary evil (mainly because I don’t have my own private jet&hellip&hell…Read More
2017-09-02 07:22
‘There are few things I love more than sitting on a balcony, chilling in the late afternoon sunshine with a glass of wine, mindlessly passing the time reading a book set in some fabulo… Read More
2017-08-31 07:30
‘Victor Horta is a world renowned architect who was born in Ghent in Belgium, but lived most of his life just south of Brussels city centre in the affluent and pretty neighbourhood of… Read More
2017-08-29 07:00
Travel Bug was recently enjoying a week in Brussels with his people. In between eating waffles and drinking cherry beer, he managed to squeeze in *just* enough time to find out these f… Read More
2017-08-26 06:30
‘Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and has long been famous as one of two main sites of the European Parliament’
Amongst its other achievements are being the epicentre of t… Read More
2017-08-21 11:27
‘Criccieth is a small town in the Gwynedd region of North Wales and sits around 5 miles to the west of Porthmadog, on the Llyn Peninsula’
It is also known as ‘The Pearl of… Read More
2017-08-19 08:08
‘Now, let me just start by saying that I’m just *guessing* that Ryanair has a new seating policy, because I understand that the airline themselves have refuted the suggestion of… Read More
2017-08-16 17:12
“The capital city of Belgium is a laid back and friendly place, with tons of bars, boutiques, and beautiful buildings. It has a reputation for being relaxed and liberal, with an open m… Read More
2017-08-15 08:30
The Travel Bug has flown off on yet another holiday, this time staying in the beautiful Ixelles neighbourhood of Brussels. As TTB has never been to Belgium before, he was looking forward to… Read More
2017-08-12 09:00
‘Osaka is a port city location on the Japanese Island of Honshu’
Famous for its nightlife and fabulous street food, it’s also a centre for history and architecture, meaning… Read More
2017-08-09 19:56
‘If The Lost Boys reminds you of your pre-teen years or provided the soundtrack to your youth, you might want to look away while I tell you it just hit its 30th birthday. That&rs&hell…Read More
2017-07-29 09:00
Antoni Gaudi was a Spanish architect, famous for his unusual but unmistakable design. It’s almost impossible to visit the Catalan capital city without discovering his work and being a… Read More
2017-07-25 09:00
The Travel Bug recently rolled into Santa Fe because his humans decided they’d get married there and he didn’t really want to miss out on out the chance to drink margaritas and… Read More
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