Cudillero, Spain Cudillero is a pretty coastal fishing village in the Principality of Asturias along the north coast of Spain. We visited on a 12-day road trip that took us from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian. Much of the town is built in an amphitheater like shape from a hillside, around the Plaza de la …
Albi, France Albi is a town on the Tarn River in southern France, northeast of Toulouse. In 2010, the medieval city centre was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Dominating the skyline is the 13th-century, red-brick Sainte-Cécile Cathedral, a Gothic landmark with large interior frescoes, including the dramatic “Last Judgment.” Begun in 1282 and under …
Colmar, France There are some destinations that leave you breathless no matter how many times you visit. Colmar in the pretty Alsace region of France is one of those places. We have been to Colmar three times and each time we are awestruck by the colorful half-timber buildings that are the feature of the city. …
Cadiz, Spain Cadiz is an ancient port city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain. It is said to be one of the oldest Western European cities having been founded by the Phoenicians in 1100BC for its fishing and trade routes. As the home of the Spanish Navy, the port boomed in the 16th-century as …
Finally, you’ve booked the flight and will soon arrive in Europe. You’re so excited. Dragging your suitcase from underneath the bed as your passport is thrown into your hand luggage. An email to friends to let them know your vacation time is booked. Whew! Now, you can set a plan in motion to see some …
Rediscovering the freedom to travel brings with it a unique sense of excitement. Maybe you have retired early. Or you’re at a point in your career when you can finally find some flexibility that allows you to enjoy travel as you did in your 20s. Perhaps your children have grown up and left home or …
Do you find yourself reading another incredible travel story? Dreaming of visiting new travel destinations? But wondering how can you see the world even with your financial commitments? Then we have a solution for you. Rather than ticking off a huge bucket list of travel destinations in a 2-week vacation Always feeling you need more …
Since our last series of updates about our adventures in Croatia in June, things have been hectic for TravelKiwis and our friends. As an overview, we spent: July and much of August, housesitting in two different homes in Fontenoy-le-Chateau in France From August to September, we had visitors from our home in New Zealand, Joe …
City Walks Through Italy: Your Guide to 20 Must-See Destinations When you think of Italy, does your mind wander to sunlit piazzas, mouthwatering plates of pasta, or sipping a glass of Chianti while soaking in breathtaking views? Italy is the ultimate dream destination, where every corner seems to tell a story. Italy offers endless must-see destinations, …
by the normally brave Terry McKenna. We have been travelling full time since February 2016, and we have experienced many wonderful places and experiences. We have grown as individuals and as a couple, even though we had been married more than 30 years when we set out on this adventure. What I didn’t expect was …