Anne is a freelance writer and travel writer who has spent much of her life in southern Africa (Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa) and is now living on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain.
Nestling on Puget Sound in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is surrounded by mountains, evergreen forests and water. Meanwhile, the city itself offers many green spaces in its many acres of parkland. The largest city in Washington State also hosts the Microsoft and Amazon headquarters and is famous for the futuristic Space Needle, its most iconic landmark. However...
Also known as “Queen City” or “Cinci,” the city of Cincinnati straddles the Ohio River. Among its attractions, the Over-the-Rhine district boasts 19th-century architecture, including the popular Findlay Market selling food and crafts. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Museum Center is the place to go for history, science and children’s museums, housed...
Officially the City of Boston, the largest city in Massachusetts is the cultural and financial center of New England, USA. However, it is also a top-notch choice for a fun and exciting family vacation. With its aquarium, museums, and zoo, Boston truly ticks off all the boxes for family fun. Read on to find out more about why you should take the kids to Boston this...
The Costa del Sol (Sun Coast) stretches through a series of towns in Málaga province to Campo de Gibraltar in Cádiz, Spain. The coast attracts many tourists each year for its endless, clean beaches, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Many beaches on the Costa del Sol and throughout Spain are honored to be Blue Flag beaches, for their cleanliness, sustainability...
Spain is home to thousands of castles, some in better condition than others, but one in Baños de la Encina close to Jaén in Andalucía is the best. Meanwhile, despite the fact that most travelers haven’t heard of the fortification, the Castillo de Burgalimar is considered to be the best-preserved in Europe and the oldest in Spain. Read on to find out more about...
Head up into wild Alaska this year to visit America’s biggest state right at the top of North America. The state borders Yukon and British Columbia in Canada to the east and shares a maritime border in the Bering Strait to the west with the Russian Federation’s Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. Here, the most stunningly beautiful wilderness surrounds you, full of wildlife...
Up in the north of the United Kingdom, Scotland is an amazingly scenic country just waiting to be explored. Whether climbing mountains, exploring national parks, or canoeing the lochs and rivers, this country ticks all the boxes for an adventurous summer vacation. Read on to find out some of the best places to have an adventure this summer in Scotland. The Inner...
From the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Coast or the Florida Keys, this is one state with plenty of beaches to choose from. It has 800 miles of coastline to be exact. Some beaches are so popular they are crowded with wall-to-wall beach towels. Other Florida beaches are idyllic and secluded for a chilled-out experience. Some have attractions within easy walking...
Southern Europe is currently going through a record-breaking heatwave as countries are hit by the second “heat storm” in a week. Meanwhile, the high temperatures are affecting popular vacation spots like Croatia, Greece, Italy and Spain and are expected to continue for another week. The temperatures are so high that some areas of Greece and southern Italy are...
Sitting just off the “toe” of Italy’s “boot,” Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island. It offers beautiful landscapes, fascinating history and plenty of culture. Among its splendors are the Cappella Palatina, a former royal chapel in Palermo, and historic sites such as the Valley of the Temples, with its monumental Doric-style Greek temples. Of course, Sicily is...