Tag: affordable travel
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Dive into Lake Bled: A 3-Day Itinerary
Tucked away in the Julian Alps of Slovenia is the stunning Lake Bled. It’s got everything—beautiful scenery, fun outdoor activities, and delicious food and drink. The lake has become my favourite thanks to its crystal-clear, cool water, and the blissful lack of weeds (my irrational fear!) —making it perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, or simply soaking…
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Six days in Iceland
Iceland has been on our bucket list for years. We decided that 2024 would be our year to visit, but with reports of reoccurring volcanic activity we weren’t sure it was the best time. After reviewing official advice, we decided we would go over May half term and booked our flights with EasyJet in March…
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A week on Lake Iseo, Italy
We spent a week in August on Lake Iseo, a picturesque lake located in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. Far less crowded than its more famous neighbours, Lake Como and Lake Garda, it’s the perfect destination for those seeking a more authentic Italian experience. It is the fourth largest lake in Lombardy and fed…
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Skiing on a shoestring
With February half term fast approaching, and snow falling across the alps, I thought I would share my top tips on how to bag yourself a reasonably priced ski holiday. Look for smaller, lesser known resorts that are serviced by airports with cheaper flights Airports such as Geneva, Lyon, Grenoble, Turin and Chambery are expensive…
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Rhodes family friendly beaches
Tsampika Beach This is arguably the best beach on the island. Soft sand gently shelves into turquoise water making it ideal for kids. The beach is lined with sunbeds, umbrellas and beach shacks serving cocktails, snacks, soft drinks and ice creams. We loved No Name cafe which is surrounded by banana plants, and has a…
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Travelling during a pandemic
With hopes set high in late 2020 that we would get to have a summer holiday in 2021 we booked two weeks to Lake Como, Italy. Fast forward to a week before departure and international travel seemed as uncertain as ever since the pandemic started and Italy had a five day quarantine requirement for all…
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Stockholm and the Swedish Archipelago
We spent four days exploring the city of Stockholm and the surrounding archipelago. When researching the trip we wanted to stay somewhere accessible to the city centre but also to boats out to the island. We decided to stay in Nynashamn at Nordic Camping. This turned out to be a perfect seaside base which was…
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Ski Weekend in Saint Gervais
We have just returned from a long weekend skiing in the Evasion Mont Blanc ski area where resorts Megeve and Saint Gervais are located. We stayed in Saint Gervais, which is quieter and less expensive than it’s sister resort, Megeve. Flights We flew from London Heathrow Terminal 5 to Geneva with British Airways. Flights cost…
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Save money at the airport
Time spent in the departure lounge can begin to drain the holiday budget before you have even boarded the plane. Below are some tips to save some money for that extra sangria / ouzo / schnapps when you arrive at your destination. Check for discount codes Look for discount codes before booking car parking. There…
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