Daniel Bates
Day trip from Paris: Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Chateau de Fontainebleau is a wondering palace to check out whilst visiting Paris and is only one hour away by train. Here is my guide.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 24
- 9 min
Day trips from London: Oxford
Looking for a day trip to do whilst in London, England. Check out the charming city of Oxford, with its universities & stunning architecture
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 16
- 8 min
The splendour of Versailles Palace
The second most visited site in France, Versailles Palace which is a must 'do' when visiting Paris. Here is my experience & what to expect.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 12
- 6 min
A walk by the sea to historic Dunstanburgh Castle
Northumberland, England is full of beautiful castles & the ruins of Dunstanburgh is a must visit for its dramatic views & hike by the sea.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 9
- 6 min
Checking out Corbridge Roman Town, England’s northernmost Roman town
One of the top Roman sites I have visited in the UK & is the northernmost Roman town found in the UK, Corbridge in Northumberland.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 4
- 7 min
Paradise found at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, Maldives
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, a luxury resort in the Maldives, the paradise islands of the Indian Ocean. Here is my review of my stay.
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Daniel Bates
- Sep 1
- 8 min
Ideas for a long weekend visit to Fes, Morocco
A fantastic city to explore is Fes in Northern Morocco. Food, culture, historical sites, welcoming locals, this city should be checked out.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 28
- 10 min
Bath & Wells: a gem in England’s crown
Looking for a relaxating city break in England. Then check out my recommendations for the city of Bath & nearby historic Wells.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 13
- 19 min
What to do and see in Venice, Italy
Venice is one of the most visited cities in Italy, check out my blog on the top places to hit up and see why a visit here is a must.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 10
- 6 min
A1 PUB CRAWL - part three - Wetherby to Newcastle
The third part of my pub crawl along the Great North Road in the UK, trying out new ales, discovering pubs & learning history.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 5
- 9 min
Day trips from London: Dover
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic Dover & its White Cliffs. Known as the Gateway to Britain.
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Daniel Bates
- Aug 2
- 18 min
Road-Tripping around Finnmark in Arctic Norway & the northernmost parts of Finnish Lapland
Check out the top places I did in Finnmark region of Norway & Utsjoki area of Finland. A top winter destination for Northern Light chasing.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 24
- 7 min
Irish day outs: checking out the Guinness Storehouse
Ireland's number one tourist attraction (and brewery) is Guinness and has to be checked off when visiting Dublin.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 20
- 14 min
Exciting things to do in Lisbon & Sintra
For us, this is one of the best European cities to explore. Check out why (and our handy tips) Lisbon, Portugal is an excellent city break.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 17
- 5 min
Day trips from London - Wrest Park
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out Wrest Park house and gardens. A beautiful place to stroll around.
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Daniel Bates
- Jul 10
- 6 min
Musing around the beautiful city of Chefchaouen
A fantastic day trip whilst in Northern Morocco is to see the beautiful sky blue buildings of Chefchaouen. Here are my musings.
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 27
- 5 min
Svalbard Bryggeri: checking out the northernmost brewery in the world
Svalbard Bryggeri (Brewery) is the northernmost brewery in the world located on Svalbard near the North Pole and has to be checked out.
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 22
- 12 min
Road trip on the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula
Driving on the Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula in Ireland is worth visiting for its beautiful sunsets, petit quirky towns & stunning scener
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 20
- 5 min
Brewery tour: Killarney Brewing Company
Killarney Brewing Company, a great brewery tour to be done in County Kerry and is home to one of my all-time favourite lagers.
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Daniel Bates
- Jun 18
- 6 min
Agios Gordios - a Greek budget summer destination
Checking out Agios Gordios, a great budget resort on the island of Corfu, which is great for day trips to southern Albania.
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