Tours  Thanks to its central location and excellent train connections to the nearby towns, Tours makes an ideal base to explore the Loire Valley and discover the chateaux of Loire.  But not only is it a great base, the town of Tours itself is also beautiful to explore.  And with so many bars and restaurants, […] The post Really Easy Day Trips By Train Around The Loire Valley From Tours, France appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Umbria, the green heart of Italy, with undulating hills, vineyards, and fertile landscapes, interspersed with picturesque hill towns and villages, is a wonderful region to explore.  Add in some of Italy’s finest wines and delicious foods, and you’ll understand why I totally fell in love with Umbria.  Here are some of the best towns in […] The post 9 Beautiful Towns And Villages In Umbria Italy appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Seeing the Northern Lights has always been on top of my bucket list, and now was finally my chance to hopefully see them. Captivated my incredible photos online, I couldn’t wait to see the aurora for myself, but Mother Nature was not cooperating. A thick cloud covered the Tromsø skies, and the KP index, which […] The post Chasing The Northern Lights In Tromsø appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

The Sami and reindeer experience was very much a highlight of my time in Tromsø. Seeing reindeer close-up, feeding them and learning about Sami culture and traditions was wonderful and fascinating. Usually, reindeer sledging is included in this tour, but it was unfortunately cancelled that day due to lack of snow, but that did not […] The post The Sami And Reindeer Experience In Tromsø appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

The city of Bergen is located on Norway’s west coast, in the heart of the fjords. It’s both a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture. And yes, it’s a wonderful city to visit in winter.  Visit Bergen in December to experience the Christmas markets, the world’s largest gingerbread town and many […] The post Why December Is The Perfect Time For A City Break In Bergen appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Spello is a stunningly picturesque Umbrian town located at the foot of Mount Subasio in the Valle Umbra, less than ten minutes by train from the more well-known town of Assisi. The town is small and can easily be seen in a day, but it’s a lovely place to linger for a while and an […] The post Discover Spello: A Gorgeous Hill Town In Umbria, Italy appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Inishmore, one of the three stunning islands that make up the Aran Islands, is located off Ireland’s west coast in Galway Bay, and makes for a great day trip from Galway.  Also written as Inis Mor, Inishmore meaning the big island, is the largest of the three Aran islands, followed by Inishmaan ( a.k.a. Inis […] The post A Day Trip From Galway To Inishmore, Aran Islands appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Are you considering a trip from Dublin to West Coast Ireland?  Are you more used to travelling independently but wish someone else would take care of all the travel arrangements and planning for once, so you could just sit back and enjoy the adventure? I know I do!  Or maybe you fancy the idea of […] The post From Dublin To West Coast Ireland With Choice Touring by Globus  appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

So many Namibia highlights – where to begin? From fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities both inland and coastal, stunning landscapes, German colonial cities, and the world’s highest sand dune – these are just a few of the many highlights that Namibia has to offer. I recently travelled to Namibia with Africa’s Best Adventures on a 16-night […] The post 23 Amazing Highlights Of Namibia appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more

Thinking Of Going Camping In Namibia In Winter?   I recently spent 16 days on a full participation camping trip in Namibia with Africa’s Best Adventures, and I loved every minute. (By the way, probably worth mentioning at this stage that this is NOT a sponsored post; I covered all my expenses on this trip.) The […] The post Top Tips For Camping in Namibia appeared first on LifePart2andBeyond.com ..read more