Rome - Inexpensive starting point for your trip to the tropics
You can find cheap long haul flights departing from large air traffic hubs in Europe - such as Rome - with reasonable prices to the Far East.
Girona - Where to Stay and Eat
A picturesque & inexpensive city with gourmet Catalan cuisine if you choose well - One highlight of a Girona City stopover is the food.
Istanbul Airport to City Transfer Options
To avoid the expense of taxis, when planning our visit to Istanbul we decided to arrange our own Istanbul airport-city transfer...
Rome Hotels & Guesthouses
A destination in itself, Rome is also a launching pad for flights to the tropics - provided you find inexpensive and well-located lodgings
Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong Stopover
My last Hong Kong stopover was in the 1980s when it was under British rule & over half the current population was still unborn.
London City Stopover ...In Just 6 Hours
Flying in & out of London on the same day? You can still pack in some sightseeing on a short London city stopover - Just stick to a realistic time schedule.
Edinburgh - Start your Adventure in style
If you need an excuse for a Scottish city break then cheap international flights from Edinburgh to the tropics has to be high on the list
New Year's Eve Malta Clifftop Camping
The sheer mass of equipment we took - for just 1 night - on our Malta clifftop camping trip made it look more like Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica.
7 Must-Do Valencia Activities
With no shortage of things to do, the trick is to get organized so that the must-do Valencia activities are as diverse & fun-packed as possible.
Exploring Songkhla Thailand
Best known for the Golden Mermaid - However with its endless beaches, colorful old town & chequered history, exploring Songkhla Thailand can be much more rewarding.
Gdansk Poland 4-Day Break
Apart from the culture of the old town the real attraction of a Gdansk Poland 4-day break is the epic history of this Baltic port formerly known as Danzig.
Amsterdam Layover Hotel & Activities
Beyond smoking dope, stealing bikes & visiting the Red Light area, there's much to do - especially if you pick the right Amsterdam layover hotel.
Maldives - 3-Day Stopover is Affordable
Maldives Planning a Break: The luxury of the smaller islands comes at a price - less so if used as a stopover on route to other destinations.
Dubai Stopover - A great holiday bonus
For many travelers a short Dubai stopover is where their trip to the tropics begins, but there's plenty to do in Dubai so you must be selective…
Madrid Airport Transfers, Where to Stay
With so much to see & do, booking a central location is key to getting the most from a short break in Madrid, and your airport transfers couldn't be simpler
Valencia Eating Out? Late is the Norm
Your Valencia eating out experience won't be early. To dine at a civilized hour - like 6 or 7 pm - it'll have to be tapas at one of the small cafes.
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium
Funnily enough, it was a Tuesday when we arrived in Belgium. We knew this must be Belgium because of the bicycles and the scary clowns...
Venice Off-Season - Save time & money
How much does a short 2-night break in Venice really cost? Check out our Venice off-season itinerary for two which shouldn't break the bank
Short Breaks & City Stops
Coming up next…. Koh Lipe, Thailand.
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