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 …
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If you love paella, oranges, and amazing architecture, then you’ll want to add Valencia to your road trip to Spain. There is a lot to like about Valencia with its fabulous beaches, tasty seafood dishes, and Las Fallas, one of Spain’s amazing festivals held every March. Las Fallas is a vibrant and colourful festival that …
‘The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.’ It’s a saying popularized in the 1964 movie “My Fair Lady” in which Rex Harrison was trying to get ‘cockney’ Audrey Hepburn to speak like a proper English lady. Actually, most of the rain in Spain falls along its northern coast and mountains – a spectacular …
Finally, you’ve booked the flight and will soon be arriving 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, to set a plan in motion filled with seeing …
Are the Baltic States next on your travel list? Then you’re probably wondering which are the best cities to visit: Tallinn, Riga, or Vilnius. Or maybe you want to visit all three of the Baltic cities. It’s a tough choice if you are limited with time. But one way around this dilemma is to plan …
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 …
Mention the villages on the south coast of France, and images of blue skies, sparkling water and beautiful beaches spring to mind. You can imagine yourself sipping wine and absorbing the sun’s rays while contemplating your next French cuisine. These are just some of the reasons you’ll love exploring the beautiful villages on the south …
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 …
Whenever you hear the word Italy, do you find yourself dreaming of destinations in Italy? Do you envisage yourself lapping up sunshine under magical blue skies? Or is your mind fixating on dining alfresco, eating lots and lots of pasta while enjoying a glass of delicious red wine? Whatever your imagination has inspired, your bucket …
