Ollie Borgstein

Roquetas de Mar

The Festivals of Roquetas de Mar

24 September, 2015

Roquetas de Mar is an attractive fishing village, extremely popular among Spanish residents looking for a domestic holiday spot. As an ancient town with a culture that’s lasted the years, Roquetas de Mar has a large number of local festivities that you shouldn’t miss if you’re nearby. Here are a few of our favourites. The Feast of Virgen del Carmen Before becoming a major tourist destination, almost the entirety of Roquetas de Mar’s economy was based on fishing. It’s only natural, then, that the town should have a special affection for the Virgen del Carmen. This virgin is said to

Alcúdia

Historic and Cultural Jewels of Alcúdia

23 September, 2015

Nestled in the northern coast of Mallorca, overlooking the cyan ripples of the Mediterranean, is the charming town of Alcúdia. Many visitors choose to visit Alcúdia in order to soak up Mallorca’s island atmosphere and indulge in the region’s famous beaches and golf courses while avoiding the fast-paced, crowded feel of Magaluf, one of the island’s other major resorts. While there is indeed plenty of good sunbathing and golf to be had, there’s much more to do when you visit Alcúdia. Below we’ve collected some of our favourite cultural and historical attractions for your consideration. Alcúdia’s Market Set in magnificent

Magaluf

Beyond the Beaches and Booze: Good Food in Magaluf

22 September, 2015

A holiday to Magaluf has attained a near-mythical status among young Britons. For many holidaymakers, the low cost of a Magaluf holiday and the lack of scrutiny from friends, family and authority figures back home make for a hedonistic experience, and the ensuing drunken shenanigans and war stories have graced many a student room and pub table back home, sometimes even making headlines. With cheap alcohol and a thriving nightlife being the chief attractions of a Magaluf holiday, the choice of restaurants is often overlooked. Generally speaking, Magaluf is poorly served when it comes to places to eat, with frozen

Benidorm

Off the Strip: Lesser-Known Benidorm

17 September, 2015

Say the name “Benidorm” and you’ll instantly conjure three mental images. One is of a busy strip, thronged with a constantly shifting mass of young holidaymakers and bathed in the neon incandescence of the bars and clubs on either side, shouting out their wares with cheery signs and thundering bass. Another is of a beach, covered once more with holidaymakers, but this time of varying ages, sunbathing, talking, laughing and filling the air with the sounds of summer. The third is of a community of British migrants, enjoying their retirement in the hot, dry weather and low living cost the

Albufeira

The Open Road: Vehicle Touring in Albufeira

16 September, 2015

Albufeira is a thriving tourist destination, with many visitors being attracted by the city’s clubs and bars, as well as its beautiful, sandy beaches. However, the beach and party lifestyle isn’t all there is to the region. Consider taking a four wheel drive, or better yet, a quad bike, for a driving tour of Albufeira’s surrounding countryside. The twisting roads, warm breeze and spectacular views all make for a fantastic experience. Reservoirs It doesn’t take more than a glance at the arid countryside of the Iberian Peninsula to see that water is in short supply. Irrigation, sanitation and hydration needs

Ölüdeniz

Ölüdeniz: The Best of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast

15 September, 2015

Ölüdeniz is a small place, especially when compared to its beach’s far-reaching reputation. Even if you don’t know Ölüdeniz Beach (also known as Blue Lagoon) by name, you might well know it by sight: a slender crescent slicing out into that almost unbelievably blue ocean with the bright white sand radiating from the lush, forested landscape like a corona – it’s a photograph that graces holiday brochures and travel blogs worldwide, and with good reason. While a swim through the waters and even a paraglide over the beach is highly recommended if you do visit the area, there’s a lot

Lagos

Underwater Exploration: Lagos’ Best Dives

10 September, 2015

Along Portugal’s southern coast, the shoreline rears up out of the sea, setting itself against the sky in dramatic rock formations. Meanwhile, below the water’s surface, countless sea creatures swim, bask and crawl in caves, across reefs and through shipwrecks. It’s no wonder, then, that the Algarve offers some of the best diving in Europe. If you’re visiting Lagos, you won’t regret setting aside some time to explore the region’s dive spots. The Cliff of Atalaia Though the cliff, when viewed from above sea-level, is far from the most dramatic part of Portugal’s coastline, it makes for some of the

Lloret de Mar

The Urban Gems of Lloret de Mar

9 September, 2015

You’re likely familiar with the beaches and bars of Lloret de Mar, since it’s an enduringly popular destination for those looking for a warm, relaxing summer holiday, and its main beach is Blue Flag-clean. By all means enjoy the sun, relax on the beach and swim in that gorgeous blue sea, but it’d be a crying shame to miss out on the architectural wonders scattered throughout the city. The Parish Church of Sant Roma Probably the most famous of Lloret de Mar’s buildings, Sant Roma is quite something to behold. It began as a gothic church in the sixteenth century

Naples

Scratching the Surface of Naples

3 September, 2015

There are plenty of good reasons to visit Naples: from its pizza to its architecture to its continent-wide travel links, thousands of holidaymakers visit the city every year. Our favourite parts of the area, however, are to be found beneath the ground: the rocky, cave-ridden earth of the Campania region is just waiting to be explored! The Caves Beneath the City Running beneath Naples are a spectacular 80 kilometres of caves. Formed when the rocks were torn from the earth in order to build the houses of the visible city, these caves, besides being aesthetically fascinating, hold millennia of history.

Sorrento

Adventures on Foot: The Best Way to See Sorrento

2 September, 2015

Sorrento is perched upon the rocky Sorrentine Peninsula. Jutting into the ocean from Italy’s south-western coast, the peninsula’s mountainous terrain and calming sea views make for some of the most beautiful hikes you’ll experience. Ieranto Bay Just outside the charming fishing village that is Nerano, you’ll find Ieranto Bay, also known as “Sirens’ Bay”. This is the spot where, in Homer’s Oddyssey, Odysseus had himself strapped to the mast so that he might hear the legendarily beautiful songs of the sirens, who stood atop the rocks, luring sailors to their death with ethereal melodies. A footpath takes you from Nerano

London

Discover London’s Lesser-Known Pubs

21 August, 2015

Great Britain and Northern Ireland are considered by many to be, alongside Belgium, the beer capitals of the world. Most styles of ale, bitter, porter and stout can be traced to these islands, with porter’s name generally agreed to be a result of that style’s enduring popularity with London’s porters. With this rich brewing history in mind, it is no wonder that London is home to a wealth of pubs. With this guide you can dodge the station ones and tourist traps and instead enjoy those venues that have proved popular with those who drink in the area on a

Lake Como

Cherry-Picking Como

18 August, 2015

With its picturesque lakeside location and reputation for glamorous residents (George Clooney famously has a villa there), Como is a popular spot for holidaymakers to base their camp. Below we’ve shared some of our favourite things to do in and around the city. Como-Brunate Railway The Como-Brunate railway graces many a “highlights of Como” list, and for good reason: running in a dead straight line, eastward and uphill, the railway represents an easy way to get from Como to the village of Brunate. The journey boasts marvellous views of the local countryside, vegetation and the famous lake, while bringing its

Prag

Prague’s Unusual Attractions

17 August, 2015

With its rich cultural heritage and myriad cafes, bars and historic architectural attractions, Prague is an amazing place to visit. However, while there are plenty of famous attractions, advertised to tourists as “the things to see” when you visit, it’d be a shame to stop at those. Here we have compiled some of our lesser-known favourites so you too can experience some of the off-the-beaten-track parts of Prague. Vrtbovská zahrada, Karmelitská A gorgeous terraced garden situated in the very centre of Prague, there are few better places to come for views of the city. Despite its central location and excellent

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