There are so many options for accommodation in Newquay, Cornwall. As we mentioned in a previous post, we have been visiting Newquay for the past 10 years or so and have tried all kinds of accommodation options in Newquay – from cute B&Bs, AirBnbs, and our friend’s apartment through to fancy 5 star spa hotels. The great thing about Newquay being a popular holiday destination in Cornwall is that there is a wide range of options of where to stay to suit all kinds of needs and budgets. To help you plan your Newquay trip we have pulled together a list of where to stay in Newquay.  Nice Hot ..read more

As we have been down to Newquay almost yearly for the past 10 years we have become quite adept at packing for our Newquay trips. I am quite the avid list-maker and spreadsheet-fan. So I love the travel planning side of travelling. Being prepared means not having to worry about missing items so you can focus on enjoying the trip. Here is a quick run down of our Newquay packing list for those of you wondering what to pack for Newquay, Cornwall. Newquay Packing List Clothes Good quality walking shoes/boots There are some fab walking trails (including the South West Coast Trail) around Newquay so ..read more

We love Newquay. We have been down to visit this Cornish town several times over the past 10 years. It does help that we have friends living down there. But either way, it’s a great excuse one of the most picturesque counties in England.  There are plenty of attractions in Newquay and you are sure to find something to suit your holiday vibe and budget. There is an activity and attraction of some sort to suit everyone. Whether you are an adventure seeker looking to make the most of the waves by surfing, paddle boarding, or kayaking, or if you prefer something more chilled out such as wine ..read more

We spent 5 days in Newquay, Cornwall with some of the family. We hired a beautiful and spacious AirBnb house a 5 minutes walk from the beach. And had the loveliest time exploring both Newquay and Cornwall. As there were 8 of us in the group (6 adults and 2 teens), we needed to be super organised with our travel planning. So of course, that meant I got to make a spreadsheet, hoorah! I got so excited with the Newquay travel planning spreadsheet, it had multiple pages, colour codes, and shared with everyone coming on holiday with us. I got everyone to fill in their preferences for activities and ..read more

A fun quiz for the Europe travel fans.  This multiple choice quiz will test your knowledge on European countries with some fun and interesting facts. Some might be well known and others are a bit more obscure. There are certainly some challenging quiz trivia questions in this quiz today.  And if you want to find out more there are 50 interesting facts about Europe here. European Countries Quiz – 20 Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which European country nods their head to say “no” and shakes their head to say “yes”? a) Albania b) Greece c) Bulgaria d) Romania 2. Which European country ha ..read more

We love a good factoid. There is so much history, culture, and interesting geography in Europe. It is endless the amounts of interest there is to find on this continent.  To get you inspired to travel and explore Europe we have put together a fun list of interesting facts about Europe for you to enjoy. Here are 50 interesting facts about Europe, one for each European country. 50 Interesting Facts About Europe 1. ALBANIA In some areas on the country, Albanians nod their heads to indicate “no” and shake their heads for “yes.” 2. ANDORRA Andorra has no airport or train station, making it acc ..read more

Back in 2017 I went on an excellent food tour in Porto. It was a four hour food tour around the old city of Porto taking in five different food locations along with plenty of wine pairings and some cultural chat. If you want some inspiration for Porto food and wine, here is everything I ate in Porto on the Portuguese food tour.  São Bento Station – Porto train station Caldo Verde – Kale and Potato SoupCaldo Verde – Kale and Potato Soup The first restaurant we visited was O Rápido on R. da Madeira, a road that runs alongside the famous 19th century train station, São Bento Station. This b ..read more

In October this year Raj will be setting off on the trip of a lifetime – he’s doing the Everest Base Camp trek. This is something that has been on his bucket list his whole life and it’s something that just a few years ago we thought might not be possible at all. Yet, here we are, Raj is training and preparing every day to be fit and ready to make the two week journey to one of the highest points in the world.  We will, of course, be sharing loads more details about his Everest Base Camp trekking journey once he’s back. But to get us started we thought we would share with you the itinerar ..read more

Murcia, a beautiful, charming, and underrated region of Spain. If you’re looking for a hidden gem, somewhere away from the overcrowded tourist areas of Spain, this might be the place for you. Back in November 2016, I spent five days in the Murcia region of Spain where I found it to be a diverse region for sun and beach holidays, food and wine, culture and shopping, and plenty of stunning scenery. Here’s the five-day journal of how I spent my time in Murcia, Spain. The sunset in Murcia region of SpainDay 1 – Travel to Murcia It was an early flight from Birmingham to Alicante (ALC) but thankful ..read more

Are you ready to test your English Counties with this quiz today? We have devised 49 quiz questions and answers for you where each answer is one of the counties in England. This fun quiz is divided into 5 rounds to test your geography knowledge. The England counties quiz rounds are: ‘county towns round’ where you will be given the name of the county town and you need to guess which county it is found in.  ‘landmarks round’ is about guessing in which county the name landmarks are situated in. ‘county trivia round’ where you will be asked random trivia questions about some English counties ..read more