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About ten minutes ago my life changed. Squeezing myself around a stack of soda cans, I glanced to my left and I saw them. I saw packets of Pim’s cookies. Pim’s? Yes. Pim’s. The best thing since sliced bread. Literally. Pim’s are a wonderfully British (or I assume they are British) cookie whose jelly layer, chocolate covering, . . . → Read More: All that in a box of chocolates? Anyone who loves theatre should visit London at least once in their life. The city is one of the traditional heartlands of this centuries-old form of live entertainment, and at any given time there are myriad performances going on at venues across the city, in iconic West End theatre halls like the London Palladium through to . . . → Read More: How to Enjoy a London Theatre Trip! Hello tout le monde! Man. It. Has. Been. A. Rough. Week. Moving to Paris sounds so romantic, so fun, so…everything you’ve ever wanted to do with your life and haven’t done yet. Well, while it might be those things for people with lots of money, it is not for thrifty backpackers like myself. Don’t get me wrong: I love . . . → Read More: As someone famous once said…merde actually!  Watching Northern Italy roll by Traveling overland (that is, traveling sans airplane) is not a new concept, per se. However, a renaissance of sorts is happening with the growth of eco-tourism and environmentally responsible travel. Counting castles while cruising (cheaply) down the river Rhine (that’s a tongue twister)! Personally, I’m a huge proponent of overland travel just . . . → Read More: Traveling sans airplane! For those of you who have always wondered what all of the fuss if about, check out a video I took of the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London, England. Walking by, we happened to notice the huge crowd (how can you miss it?) and stopped to take a look! Happening everyday at . . . → Read More: Changing of the guard, a "live" perspective! Yes, your teacher taught you right – England is separated from the Continent by a body of water. However, since the 1990′s (and thanks to a massive tunnel under the English Channel) , you are now able to train directly from Paris, France and Brussels, Belgium to London, England. Called the Eurostar, this service is comfortable, . . . → Read More: Crossing the English Channel from England to France! |
Ferry to France | Ferries A quick and enjoyable way to travel to the UK with up to 23 crossings each day. Ferry to Amsterdam Travel overnight every night in style from Holland or Belgium to the North of England Troon ferry The shortest, fastest crossings on the Irish Sea Ferry to Dublin Daytime and overnight departures direct from Ireland to the heart of England.
Walking Holidays
Our walking holidays let you follow any route you choose using our maps & notes. Our wide range of holidays include independent walking holidays, group guided walking holidays & relaxed sightseeing tours. Walking in SpainAll our walking holidays in Spain are researched in depth, with everything taken care of for you. Our walking routes take you off-the-beaten-track to discover the true culture and diversity of Spain. Walking Holidays FranceHeadwater walking holidays in France offer off-the-beaten-track locations which you can discover at your own pace, high quality hotels, superb cuisine and fine wines. Walking Holidays in ItalyChoose from our wide array of walking holidays in Italy that will let you appreciate the diversity Italy has to offer from awe-inspiring views of the Dolomites to the historic treasures of Tuscany, and much more. Family WalkingHolidays With a range of family walking holidays starting with gentle strolls on flat coastal and forest paths, there are plenty of choices for a family walking holiday. |
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