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Lanzarote

We have been to Lanzarote many times, being a 4 hour flight, and with flights available from most airports in the UK, making it very accessible. It is a year round destination, but especially popular for those seeking winter sun, as they have “good weather more or less guaranteed.” It does get windy sometimes, andContinue reading “Lanzarote”

Paris

Paris is a global centre for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques. With 10 different airlines flying to Paris fromContinue reading “Paris”

Singapore

We first visited Singapore in 2000, and have returned a number of times since, spending 3 months there in 2012, but until 2018 we have only every visited for work however we did visit again in 2017, as our son who is in the navy was stationed there. Working rather than holidaying you look atContinue reading “Singapore”

Montenegro

We have been to Croatia twice and plan to return in June of 2020. It is a country we have fell in love with and so it made perfect sense after reading about Montenegro that we visited it as it sounded idyllic. Montenegro is a Balkan country with rugged mountains, medieval villages and a narrowContinue reading “Montenegro”

First Time in Thailand?

Thailand a country we have visited so often and love so much we keep returning year after year. It has so much to offer, a rich culture, excellent food, you can get lost in the mountains of the North, and the crystal clear waters of the South are excellent for exploring what lies beneath. WithContinue reading “First Time in Thailand?”

Dublin (Malahide)

With 9 flights a day departing Birmingham for Dublin it makes Dublin very accessible for long weekends. We have been to Dublin many times, the first few visits we stayed in hotels in the centre of the city. That was until we discovered Malahide. Malahide is an affluent coastal settlement in Fingal, County Dublin, situatedContinue reading “Dublin (Malahide)”

Klong Muang Beach

Klong Muang beach is only 10 miles from Ao Nang but in reality they are a million miles apart. Walking around Ao Nang feels akin to a touristy European town. It is brimming with Western-style restaurants and the amount of souvenir and tailor shops all touting for business is disappointing. The overall vibe of AoContinue reading “Klong Muang Beach”

Koh Klang

Koh Klang may be only a 10 minute boat journey from Krabi town, but it feels like you are stepping into a different world, as Koh Klang has preserved the old ways of southern Thai Muslim culture. There are no cars on the island, and Islam’s traditional moral guidelines are strictly adhered to, and thisContinue reading “Koh Klang”

Koh Libong

Although Koh Libong is the biggest island in Trang Province, it has a real local feel where the traditional Muslim culture is still followed, fishing is the main industry and tourism secondary. The island only has three resorts and all are situated on the western side of the island on Haad Lang Kao beach. TheContinue reading “Koh Libong”

Ao Nang

Ao Nang is probably the first place that people landing in Krabi visit as it is by far the biggest tourist spot. It also caters for all budgets from backpacker hostels to five star hotels. Idyllic it certainly isn’t, for such a popular beach destination, Ao Nang beach leaves a lot to be desired. However thereContinue reading “Ao Nang”