Experiencing a country through its food
It’s been many years now since I was in Greece. But if I hear a mention of Greece and you ask me what is the first association that I make, it is always the food. Sitting out on a warm evening in a short-sleeved shirt, having freshly
Guided or self-guided walking holidays: which is best for you?
I must admit, this is not an easy question for me to answer. We are avid walkers and have covered several long-distance paths, both in the UK and elsewhere. And along the way we’ve learned the hard difference between walking with a guide and walking by ourselves.
What makes northern Norway so special?
Here’s a singing fisherman to provide a nice soundtrack while you read on (video courtesy of Visit Norway): Norway is of course a land that is dependent on the sea more than most. Fishing is one of the main industries; transport between many places is goverened by
Volcanoes of Central America
There are few more incredible sights than that of a volcano spewing out red molten lava. It some tragic circumstances eruptions can cause misery and destruction. In most cases they create a visual spectacle that attracts visitors from across the world to marvel at the raw power
10 surprising facts about the Faroe Islands
What do you know about the Faroe Islands? For many the answer is ‘not a lot’. This small group of islands in the North Atlantic receives relatively little attention in the world news. It even gets omitted from the odd map. Yet there is a lot more
10 things you didn’t know about the Azores
Discover your own surprises by booking a tailor-made holiday to the Azores with Sunvil Discovery. Find the real country.
Just what is Agritourism?
Mention the phrase ‘agritourism’ to the average person looking for a holiday and you’ll probably get a wide range of reactions. Some might imagine waking up before dawn to help the farmer in milking his herd; others might picture themselves picking fruit or crushing grapes or olives.
Off the beaten track in Brazil
Thinking of going to Brazil? You have maybe heard of Rio and the Amazon but not too sure where else to visit? I recently visited some of the lesser known areas of Brazil and want to inspire you to travel off the beaten track with me.
In Search of the Northern Lights
Lauklines cabins The 30km drive from Tromso to reach Kattfjord gifted us immediately with a taste of the natural beauty that would become our constant companion for the coming days. As we passed through the hills and snaked along the edge of the silent fjord the odd
The Painted Churches of Cyprus
While many visitors to Cyprus may come to this popular Mediterranean island to soak up the endless sun and sea on offer, there is a lesser known historic side to Cyprus that is well worth exploring and that is within easy reach of the main tourist