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Visit Blue Grotto Malta: another superb natural treasure

by Anne Betts | Jan 8, 2024 | Malta

Has any visitor to Malta not fallen in love with this fascinating archipelago? I doubt it. Oozing in history, graced with natural beauty, boasting a cuisine dominated by fresh seafood and tempting influences of its neighbours… I could go on and on, but you need to...

For something different: a delightful Dublin vintage tea tour

by Anne Betts | Jan 7, 2024 | Ireland

Tea and travel are a compatible combination. Adding a vintage double-decker bus and a ride through the streets of Dublin suggest a unique experience. A Dublin vintage tea tour was one of my top things to do on a visit to the Irish capital. Things to do in Dublin...

Tips for visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

by Anne Betts | Nov 27, 2023 | Croatia, Destinations

Updated November 27, 2023 Drool over any photo album of Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park, and without a doubt you’ll want to add the park to your travel list. I don’t know what it was about those photos that indelibly etched themselves in my memory. Was it the...

15 Tips for visiting Cinque Terre in Italy

by Anne Betts | Aug 5, 2023 | Italy

Updated August 5, 2023 These 15 tips for visiting Italy’s Cinque Terre are a compilation of answers to the many questions that arose during my pre-trip research and discoveries during our five-night stay. It’s not a definitive guide on Cinque Terre, but it...

25 Fabulous things to do in Malta to help plan your visit

by Anne Betts | Jun 25, 2023 | Malta

Updated June 25, 2023 Before Malta is discovered as the next tourist hotspot, these 25 fabulous things to do in Malta may inspire you to add it to your travel list. I took it as a good sign that the inevitable response to my mention of Malta as my next...

35 best things to do in Istanbul for a memorable visit

by Anne Betts | Nov 12, 2022 | Destinations, Turkey

Istanbul is one of those places where one visit leaves a person longing for more, especially if you’ve created a long list of the best things to do in Istanbul. If you’re planning a trip, a few days aren’t enough. Plan for at least a week. Learn...