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A Weekend In Warsaw

Europe, itinerary, Poland, travel, vlog, Warsaw

Poland has been on my to-do list for the last couple of years. It's cheap country to visit, a short flight from the UK, and has a rich, turbulent history that I was keen to learn more about. At the beginning of each year, I keep an eye on…

Tips and advice when driving in France - Adventure Bagging

Know Before You Go: What Do You Need To Drive To France?

Europe, France, tips, travel, travel tips

When I was a kid, driving to France for a summer holiday was a nailed down event in our family calendar. The Pound was incredible strong against the Euro, and the guarantee of warm weather vastly outweighed even the best British summer sun predictions…

Simon Heyes - skiing on the Zugspitze, Germany

How To Go Skiing On A Budget

budget, chalet, Europe, France, ski, ski holiday, skiing, skiing tips, travel

In one of my last ski blog posts I said that if you go skiing for a week, it will cost you around £1000. I still stand by that statement..if you plan on skiing for a full week. BUT...if you do some research into travel options, sales and offers,…

Rafting, Hiking & Car Trains In Triglav National Park

Europe, Hiking, Lake Bled, Slovenia, travel, Triglav National Park, white water rafting

One of the reasons I love travel is because just when you think you've seen the best mountain, the best lake, the best waterfall, the best countries in the world, travel throws up something new. That something this time was Triglav National…

Simon Heyes is Tallinn's Old Town Square

48 Hours In Tallinn

48 hours in, Estonia, Europe, Tallinn, travel, weekend

I've only visited Eastern Europe once before. My trip to Budapest early last year set the tone for European weekends away, so Tallinn had a lot to live up to. The Estonian capital has become synonymous with stag dos in recent times, so…

6 Of The Best Restaurants In Tallinn's Old Town

Estonia, Europe, food, Tallinn, travel, travel bloggers

If you asked the average person on the street what food to expect in Tallinn, Estonia, they would probably have to think for a while to come up with an answer. The truth is that Tallinn draws on many influences, not least Scandinavian…

A Ski Chalet Holiday In La Plagne, France

chalet, Europe, France, La Plagne, Paradiski, ski, ski holiday, skiing, travel

There is no better feeling than flying down a mountain at 60km per hour, whilst taking in the fresh air and mountain views. This year was my 14th year of skiing, and once again I loved every minute. We took a 4 year break from ski…

11 Things To Do In Tignes This Winter

activities, Europe, France, ski, ski holiday, things to do, tignes, travel, winter

Tignes is an absolute gem of a ski resort. Over the past ten seasons, I've been to Tignes four times, so I thought I'd share some of the activities and things to do in the resort this winter. Tignes (together with Val d'Isere) is part…

Bringing The Basque Country To Your Home: A Pintxos Cooking Class

Basque Country, Europe, food, pintxos, San Sebastian, Spain, travel, video, vlog

"How do you make mayonnaise?", asked Íñigo, our chef for the evening. I racked my brain. The last time I read the ingredients of a mayonnaise jar was when I was very hungover and bored at some point in 2007. "Eggs", I said proudly,…

Things to do in the Basque Country, Spain

15 Things You Need To Experience In The Basque Country

Basque Country, Europe, experience, food, pintxos, Spain, travel, travel bloggers, wine, wine tasting

Whilst most British travellers flock to the South East of Spain for a spot of sunshine, it is well worth checking out the Northern province of the Basque Country. Renowned for its fierce independence, great surf, architecture, incredible…