Day Trips from San Francisco – Taste Travel Guide
We know there are loads to do and see in San Francisco, but it would be remiss not to explore further than the city limits. All of our day trip tips can be done...
We know there are loads to do and see in San Francisco, but it would be remiss not to explore further than the city limits. All of our day trip tips can be done...
You would pay top dollar for this hair-raising ride if it was in Disneyland or Ocean World. But the white-knuckle adventure that had me clinging to the safety bar for dear life was a...
Like numerous restaurants in any capital city around the globe, it isn’t always easy to sort out quality from quantity. When you’re focusing on a city that has a long-established tradition and reputation as...
It’s a cliché, but like most megacities and their hotels, there really is something for everyone in Los Angeles. Because of what it is, the room prices veer towards the pricy, but when it...
You would definitely know that Ghent was once one of the most important, wealthiest cities in Europe – it still retains the impressive architecture and the houses of rich traders, with a (vehicle-free) city...
So many people forget about the small but beautiful cities outside Spain’s tourist-magnets of Madrid, Barcelona, and the country’s many coastal attractions. That’s a real pity, as somewhere such as Seville (not forgetting the...
It seems as if the Gods themselves have spoken. Known as the ‘cradle of the Renaissance’ and a globally recognised city in which to experience art in many forms and Tuscan cuisine of every...
It was once a tiny fishing village with 130 boats pulled up along its long sandy beach. Nestled between the mountains and the sea Collioure, near Perpignan and a few kilometres from the Pyrenees,...
Romance is celebrated everywhere in central Portugal but nowhere more so than the beautiful city of Coimbra. Verona in Italy may have the legend of Romeo and Juliet but this former Portuguese capital has...
My brother and his wife love travelling, and since the arrival of their two boys, they’ve only increased their adventures. Travelling with two little (and very energetic boys) can be a handful, so the...
West Cork is undoubtedly the best place in Ireland to have one epic foodie experience: the region is home to two of the world’s newest Michelin starred restaurants (Mews, Baltimore and The Chestnut, Ballydehob);...
The walkers came in all shapes, sizes and ages, from grey-haired pensioners to sleeping babies in prams, blissfully unaware of the steep climb their parents were enduring. Hundreds of us were all hiking in...
Although it may be Ireland’s smallest county, Louth more than makes up for its size with its rich history and culture. As part of Ireland’s Ancient East, it is home to the vibrant towns of...
Known as the ‘The Lakeland County’ Cavan is full of picturesque lakes and rivers as well as Instagram worthy vistas of the Breifne mountains. Wander through the Bellamont Forest, step back in time at...
Part of Ireland’s Ancient East, Wexford boasts dramatic landscapes, stunning sea views and a rich history. Known as the ‘Sunny South East’, this beautiful coastal area is filled with quaint fishing villages like Kilmore...
City Breaks / Europe / Travel
There is a luminosity about La Rochelle that is unsurprising. Even in mid-April you would need a pair of sunglasses – readily available at a moment’s notice – to offset the subtle glare that...
City Breaks / Europe / Travel
I usually try to engineer at least two reasons a year to go to London and every time I do, I am looking to do something different. I never do the same trip twice....
Are you guilty of wasting your weekends and your days off? I am, despite having quite a large Irish bucket list. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sleep in at the weekend,...
There aren’t many countries more world famous for food than Italy and the region of Puglia wins top prize when it comes to fresh local produce, wine and seafood. It’s no secret that the...
When people think of west coast America, chances are they picture sun-drenched beaches with great surf and the lavish lifestyles of the super-rich folk of Orange County. For the most part, these images are...