The allure of the Mediterranean keeps calling. Summer may be drawing to a close, but knowing that you can explore charming beach villages in Spain, Italy and Portugal, with views that truly take your breath away, make road tripping along Europe’s Mediterranean coast that much more fulfilling. Research the right car hire companies, familiarise yourself with . . . → Read More: 3 Coastal Routes along the European Mediterranean
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This guy sure was popular! . . . → Read More: Pigeons galore in St. Marks Square (Venice, Italy) Windows . . . → Read More: Windows in time: buildings in Venice, Italy  This guy sure was popular! . . . → Read More: Pigeons galore in St. Marks Square (Venice, Italy)  . . . → Read More: A smoke break in Italy  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!  View in St. Peter’s square. Entering Vatican City Visiting the Vatican completed, nay, it made my trip to Rome. My advice for visitors? Pay whatever the admission cost is, for any of the attractions, and live to tell the story of the most beautiful art you have ever seen. Make sure to spend at least thirty minutes walking . . . → Read More: The Vatican – a holy experience!  The beach (near Ostia) outside of Rome – note the surfers in the distance! Backpacking through eight countries in thirty days can be a little intense. Being the smart backpacker I am, I decided to unload my stress with a day at a beach outside of Rome. It was warm and sunny, the water was cold and . . . → Read More: The day Italy burned me. Although this video doesn’t at all portray the complete awesomness of the Roman forum, check it out to get a little taste of the area! For more info on this trip, check out my Europe 2005 itinerary. Also, check out my video of the changing of the guard . . . → Read More: A look at the Roman Forum (as the name suggests, in Rome, Italy)  Sleeping overnight on a train has always been a sort of travel-goal of mine, so when my travel buddy and I decided to take the overnight train from Rome to Paris, I was excited. Cramped quarters? No problem! I was going to fall asleep in one country, and wake up in another – what could be . . . → Read More: My overnight train experience – Rome to Paris! |
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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