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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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
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…
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
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Short Breaks & City Stops
Coming up next…. Koh Lipe, Thailand.
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