Fancy touring around Europe in style and not having the worry about the stress of planning and booking a trip? Then Contiki might be a fabulous option for you. When I moved from New Zealand to the United Kingdom at age 19, I booked two Europe contiki tours, and it was the best way to introduce me to this continent I just landed on. Travelling can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time, or maybe you just don’t want the hassle of booking acco[...]
The romantic city of Florence is a popular stopover for many tourists coming to Italy. With its historic city, mouth-watering food and beautiful places to stay, Florence should be a firm yes when planning your holiday around Italy. Italy is known for its finger-licking gelato. When I travelled to Italy I tried my fair share of it. I was told that you can tell if it's a good gelateria (ice-cream shop) if it is stored in vats so it is kept to the right temperature. Most of[...]