The third largest island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus is steeped in not only Greek Mythology and Roman history but has a complex political history which has seen the country split in two (or 3 if you include Akrotiri in the south, owned by Great Britain). Divided by a 300km long UN Buffer Zone or The … Continue reading Mythical Cyprus – Outdoor Adventures Around The Akamus Peninsula
The most south-western point of Europe, the Algarve is a mecca for surfers, hippies and traveller's alike, drawn to the colourful coastline to surf, chill and watch the most dramatic sunsets. This wasn't our first time in the Algarve. Apart from last year, we've frequented Sagres in December to take advantage of the winter sun … Continue reading The best of the Algarve in Winter
Having said our last goodbyes to Popoyo we made our way to the Masaya region, an hour south of Managua and just east of Lake Nicaragua. We spent our last two days at the magnificent El Respiro Ecolodge. Sitting 350m above sea level it is nestled perfectly between Volcan Masaya, Volcan Mombacho, Laguna de Apoyo, Granada … Continue reading Nicaragua: The sights of Masaya, Granada & around – A 2 day itinerary
If you haven't heard of Popoyo, then you're probably not a surfer. Tucked on the south-west Pacific coast, a 2.5 hour drive from Managua, it's one of the most accessible waves in the country. No wonder then, besides a brilliant break that it's fairly popular. Which is why we'd originally only booked to stay here … Continue reading Surfing Pacific Popoyo – South West Nicaragua
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
https://vimeo.com/203899814 A snippet of our epic roadtrip from Oslo to Bergen and back last May. Read all about it here.
Home to beautiful white beaches, sugar plantations, palm trees and the best rum, Barbados is the ultimate choice for a Caribbean holiday. But for most, their experience of Barbados is thanks to the hundreds of holiday resorts that line the south and west coast, providing all-inclusive experiences and organised excursions. And unless you only want … Continue reading Barbados – top tips to stay longer for less