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‘When in Santa Fe, with all its South Western cuisine, you shouldn’t really be allowed to say you’ve been unless you have Mexican breakfast…’ Driving through the heavily congested Cerillos Road on the way to find a Wal-Mart in the hope I could find flowers to fashion some sort of wedding bouquet for our ceremony at Santa Fe County Court House later that day, we spotted a brightly coloured sign at…

‘Travel Bug has a special place in his heart for Portugal because one of his first trips was to Lisbon! This was the city that sparked his love of travelling and these are his 3 Fascinating Facts…’ Old Lisbon is the oldest city in Western Europe. It’s even older than TB’s human Mum and she’s 40! He hope she gets to be as old as Lisbon, but she drinks a wee bit too much wine… Water Lisbon is the…

‘The Houston Museum District is a riot of arts and cultural institutions, all within a 1.5 mile radius in the down town area of the city…’ There are a total of 18 buildings – the Rice Gallery unfortunately closed its doors in 2017 – and cover a huge range of different subjects. The area is a must-see for anyone visiting Houston. Four pedestrian areas take in the main sights and 9 of the…

‘Within the confines of Tuilleries Jardin is the Musee L’Orangerie. The gallery sits at the west end of the Place de la Concorde and houses many famous Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art…’ The gallery is perhaps most famous for being the site of the permanent collection of Monet’s Nympheas, or Waterlillies.   Having missed the museum on two previous visits to Paris, due to it having been…

‘Nordpark lies to the north of the centre of Düsseldorf and is 36 hectare public park. It’s one of the most popular parks in the city and was created in 1937…’  

‘The Belgian capital can be quite an expensive place to be, but it also has a ton of free attractions and non budget-busting places to spend your time. These are a few of the top free sights in Brussels…’ House of European History Just down from the site of the European Parliament is the fabulous European History Museum. As well as educating you on the history of European nations; their cultures;…

‘Marrakesh is a stunning city; constantly on the move and rarely quiet, day or night. In the Medina, there are certain things you should steer clear of doing and others that you can happily indulge in, with sensible caution…’ On our trip, we hired an Airbnb from a wonderful Moroccan man and found him to be extremely helpful when it came to navigating the city and being aware of some unwritten…

‘In the midst of the hustle and bustle of historic city of Naples lies the quieter Materdei area. This unassuming nest of alleyways and houses is the location of one of the darkest sites in the city; Cimiterio della Fontanelle…’ Walking through its streets, you notice that people know their neighbours and just as much life happens outside the residential homes as does within them.  The streets…

‘Travel Bug touched down in Portugal yesterday for a fun filled three fascinating fact adventure. As soon as he landed on Porto, he ditched his humans and set out on his mission…’ This is what he uncovered… Portugal Porto’s Latin name is Porto Calus and it’s one of the oldest cities in the nation. The name ‘Portugañ’ derives from the old name for Porto, so the city makes the country spouses to…

‘Madrid is a city filled with culture and it has some of the finest galleries in Europe. 3 of these galleries are contained within what is known as The Golden Triangle…’ The Big Three are all situated on Paseo Del Prado, around the Retiro neighbourhood of the city.  These are the Museo Nacional Del Prado, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza.  Obviously,…

‘I’m a huge fan of so called ‘dark tourism’ sights and, having visited Paris a number of times in the past, I was left wondering what else it could offer me… My big sister wanted to visit Paris (for the 13th time) to celebrate her birthday.  I figured it would only be fair to share my passion for all things dark and depressing with my siblings. They were not as horrified as I expected, which was…

Absolute Heresy: Why Melbourne Is Better Than Sydney

For many tourists, Sydney is the ultimate Australian destination. It has the world-famous opera house on the harbor, the biggest population, and some beautiful beaches… But Melbourne is no slouch. In fact, on many measures, it actually beats its bigger and more famous rival.  It’s One Of The Most Livable Cities In The World Sydney is a great place to visit, but actually living there can be a…

3 Reasons Not To Buy A Motorhome For Travelling

Buying something to travel around in is a fantastic idea if you intend to travel a lot in the future. Having a motorhome means you’ve got something to live in while you tour the country – and journey to other parts of the world.  Nevertheless, these vehicles aren’t as great as they seem. In fact, it’s probably better to get a standard caravan instead. Why? Well, here are three reasons: Motorhomes…

5 Fascinating Facts about Poznan from The Travel Bug

Travel Bug has been busily floating around, gathering 5 fascinating facts about Poznan, while he enjoyed his latest European mini-break… Poznan is the 5th largest city in Poland. It lies around 150 miles east of Berlin and a little more than 200 miles northwest of Krakow. Poznan is one of the oldest cities in Poland and was one of the host cities of EUFA Euro 2012. These are the fascinating facts…

Hamilton Island: Top Activities for a Great Holiday

If you’re looking for an unforgettable holiday destination, look no further than Hamilton Island… This beautiful island offers something for everyone, from stunning beaches and lush rainforests to world-class restaurants and unique activities. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the top activities on Hamilton Island. So whether you’re looking to relax on the beach or explore…

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Top Things to do in Portland, OR

‘Being the largest and most populous city in the state of Oregon, there’s no shortage of things to in Portland, OR…’ The city has many famous attractions, including Washington Park and the International Rose Test Garden. Portland is known as a very liberal and hip city, with a vibrant café culture and progressive political views. The city has a population of around 640,000. The city slogan is…