Europe
The Birdman of Los Tilos
Our paths and that of the birdman of Los Tilos crossed three times. Each one benefited us in one way or another. […]
Articles by Jack
Hiking
Ten Steps to an Outstanding Walking Route
Exceptional hikes have something unique to them which makes them stand out from the crowd. That something might be big like Italy’s Monte Isola, the largest lake island in Europe… […]
Europe
A Gastronomic Tour of the Canary Islands
Although there’s a lot of crossover when it comes to menu items on traditional restaurants on the different Canary Islands, there are also some dishes which ‘belong’ more to individual islands. […]
Europe
Getting to Know the Green Old Town of Freiburg
It’s one of the most relaxing cities we’ve wandered around, the car-free streets are soothingly calming. Being a university city, Freiburg also has a youthful personality… […]
Travel Talk
Buzz Trips’ Andrea Montgomery Wins British Guild of Travel Writers Award
We were so immersed in various projects we forgot to publish a short post about Andy picking up the British Guild of Travel Writer’s award for excellence in travel blogging at the BGTW annual awards… […]
Europe
The Salt Gardens of Fuencaliente on La Palma
Lovely though the lighthouse is it’s another man-made creation which draws the eye, the salt gardens of Fuencaliente, better known as Las Salinas, the salt pans. […]
Bute
Proud to Hail From the Isle of Bute
Over the years I woke up to how privileged I’d been to grow up in such a special location as a tiny island with shortbread tin looks which straddled the lowlands and the Highlands. Now I look on Bute with a mix of pride and sadness. […]
Cape Verde
Experience the World Like a Local
One of the travel trends predicted for this year is an increase in people wanting to experience the destinations they visit like a local. The sentiment is admirable; it’s about getting under the skin of a destination. Seeing something different… […]
Europe
10 reasons to go Walking in the Canary Islands in Winter
This winter season (2015/2016) has been unusually warm in the Canary Islands. The hottest January day on record was recorded on Tenerife (nearly 30C) with El Hierro following closely behind. […]
Barcelona
Forget the Dordogne or Barcelona, Tenerife’s the Place for the Most Authentic Markets
if I were to ask most people to list in order of the least touristy to most touristy how they viewed markets in Barcelona, Tenerife and somewhere like Issigeac… […]
Europe
On the Brink of Disaster Walking in Kaiserstuhl
Ihringen is a wine lover’s dream of a town, nearly every arched entrance leads to a wine cellar, usually with restaurant attached. It’s a place to eat, drink and be very merry. […]
Atlas Mountains
Lunch on the Run in Hiking and Dining Destinations
When we put together walking routes, there are certain ingredients which make a trail memorable. These include scenery with the impact of an uppercut, curios along the way (the odder the better) and, vitally important, a homely hostel… […]
Food & drink
Can You Trust Tripadvisor Reviews?
A recent travel article claimed between a third and a half of reviews posted on the travel website Tripadvisor were fake. There is no doubt there are fake reviews on Tripadvisor. But most of the ones I’ve seen are clumsy and not particularly difficult to spot. […]
Austria
Getting to Grips with Heavenly Hallstatt in Austria
Looking down from Dachstein’s lofty summits Hallstatt looked even more perfect, soft and serene against the sheer cliffs which make the town appear as though it’s doing a balancing act… […]
Bavaria
Deciphering the Code of Wise Men in Germany
The latest trigger for the alarm bells going off was spotting a series of letters and symbols chalked above some doors whilst we were hiking in Germany. […]