Bridges and Balloons | Unique Travel Itineraries & Special Places to Stay
Handpicked, unique itineraries and special places to stay
The wild Atlantic coast, sounds of fado and elegant tiled architecture are just a few of the ways that Portugal enchants and beckons travellers. It’s a place you can appreciate by just being there, … [Read more...] about Road Trip: Portugal in 10 Days (Porto to Lisbon)
It’s 365 days since we stepped out of our empty London home onto the early morning streets of Peckham and made our way to Rio. Twelve months and twelve countries later, we’re in Mexico with no … [Read more...] about A year on the road in photos…
My relationship with alcohol is complicated. I drink it but I couldn’t say I like it. Alcoholism runs in the family. There have been deaths, and it caused me terror in childhood. I once thought I’d … [Read more...] about Why stories taste better: a lesson for bingers from Douro valley
"She doesn't know", "I don't know", "She really doesn't know?". My friends were shocked, on arrival in Porto, to find that I, their reliably prepared friend, had no idea what to do that weekend. I am … [Read more...] about A weekend of festivals and markets in Porto
Coming to the Travel Bloggers Unite conference in Porto was a tricky decision. I had to make the journey from Peru so it wasn't a simple case of catching a budget flight from Europe. I agonised over … [Read more...] about Living the life you want to, not the life you think you should: inspiration from Travel Bloggers Unite
I'm a complete geek when it comes to finding good places to stay. Cosy, handmade, individual, homely, bohemian and eco-friendly are all words that grab my attention. Add to that a view, a hot tub, … [Read more...] about Most amazing places we’ve ever stayed
