Nicaragua, Central America's largest country is famous for it's Pacific and Caribbean coasts and noteworthy terrain of lakes, volcanoes and beaches. Sister to Costa Rica, but much less developed and cheaper (so we're told), it sure has a lot going on. Plus, south-western Nicaragua receives 300+ days of offshore winds per year, that means GREAT surf year round. … Continue reading Nicaragua: Pacific Coast & Main Cities: Our 14 night itinerary
Saying this was my first trip to a Canary Island may sound shocking to most Brits. The 'sun-lounger' package-deal type holiday is just not me, if you haven't worked that out already. But I can see why we Brits love it. 10 days of warm (25-27 degrees) sunshine, 13 hours a day. In April. No, … Continue reading 3 reasons Fuerteventura is an active-holiday haven
Now in it's 101st year, the Tour of Flanders or Ronde van Vlaanderen is best known as one of the two major cobbled cycle races of the season. Although the race route has changed over years one thing has not - the steep, cobbled bergs through the Belgian countryside. Often a defining career moment for those that manage … Continue reading Conquering Cobbles in Flanders
Who would have thought that by just swimming out into the ocean you could explore ship wrecks with just a snorkel? Well, it's totally possible in Barbados. Don't be fooled into paying for an expensive boat trip (unless you want the experience, alcohol and food too), because in Carlisle Bay, just south of Bridge Town on … Continue reading Snorkelling wrecks in Barbados
Ever since reading a blog* about a pair of girls who entered an adventure race 'just for the fun of it', I've wanted to give it a go. But finding and building a like-wise team can be pretty difficult, even if I do surround myself with like minded adventure-crazy friends. Adventure racing is one of the … Continue reading Adventure Racing – The UK Challenge
Well, this year has certainly started out an adventurous one! We're just about 6 months into the year and I can almost say we've been somewhere exciting every month of the year, almost. Go us! When we were in Stockholm earlier this year, I also happened to take a day (business) trip to Oslo, flying in … Continue reading 4 days in Norway – Oslo to Bergen and back by car
Third of the way out into the Atlantic on route to America, sits a family of 9 volcanic Islands, stretching over 600km. "The Azores?! Where are they?" is pretty much the confused response I've had from everyone that's asked where I've recently been on holiday. And not surprisingly given TAP Portugal, SATA and Ryan Air are the only carriers currently to … Continue reading Adventurous Azores – 14 days on Sao Miguel
Lucky me was asked to travel to Sweden for 4 days on business, so of course I extended my stay for the weekend. And, as a fan-girl of Nordic-Noir dramas with the likes of The Bridge, The Killing, Jordskott and 2 episodes into the new Norwegian drama Occupied currently showing on Sky Arts, the city of Stockholm … Continue reading Hey! Hey! A weekend in Stockholm
Almost 3 years ago to the date, I ventured out on my first night ride in windy and flat Amsterdam. I'd not long been cycling (you can tell by the passion in my writing) and was itching to get on the bike at any given opportunity and loved every second of it. This was also … Continue reading Cyclocross Noir