Bridges and Balloons | Unique Travel Itineraries & Special Places to Stay
Handpicked, unique itineraries and special places to stay
Santa Barbara is nicknamed the American Riviera, and oh my is it gorgeous. Apparently Oprah has a house there, and also Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen DeGeneres, and the list goes on. To … [Read more...] about The Best Things to Do in Santa Barbara: A Handpicked City Guide
We’ve long been fans of AirBnB, using it both as travellers and hosts. For us, it was a natural step up from our couchsurfing days and offered all the benefits of an apartment rental service, but with … [Read more...] about What is AirBnB Plus? And why we love it.
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)
Japan is one of the most wildly creative places in the world, famed for its futuristic, kitsch design as well as its rich, traditional heritage. It’s a place of contrasts that’s echoed in its design … [Read more...] about Unique Stays: Travellers Pick the Best Hotels in Japan
Joshua Tree is a bohemian wilderness of otherworldly landscapes and esoteric vibes, which has lately become a hotbed for hipsters looking to escape the urban grind. Artists and the design-conscious … [Read more...] about The Most Beautiful (and Hipster) Joshua Tree AirBnB Cabins
Laguna Beach is famed for its beautiful beaches and world-class art, making it the ideal place for a beach vacation with a spot of culture too. Spend the days relaxing on some of the California … [Read more...] about Handpicked City Guide: 14 things to do in Laguna Beach
I fell in love with La Condesa in Mexico City. Alongside its neighbour La Roma, it's part of what is known as the Roma-Condesa cultural corridor, which is one of the most hip areas of the city, filled … [Read more...] about The Best Hip Boutique Hotels: Condesa, Mexico City
New York might not be the first place you think of when deciding where to travel with a baby, but, for us, it was one of the best trips we took in Otis’ first year. By the time we went there, when … [Read more...] about How to Plan the Perfect Family Trip to New York with a Baby
Palm Springs has become a hotbed of hip hotels, perfect for the ultimate hipster getaway, filled with pool parties, cocktails and the laid-back ease of desert life. Retro-chic and mid-century style is … [Read more...] about The Best Palm Springs Boutique Hotels: 10 Hip Hotels in Palm Springs
San Diego is a famously laid back city in Southern California, known for its surfing, golden beaches, perfect weather and easy going vibes. It’s the USA’s eight largest city, but feels more like a … [Read more...] about San Diego Itinerary: How to Get the Best Out of 3 Days in San Diego
Santa Cruz is the land of surf, mountains, hippy culture, redwood-covered mountains and a laid-back vibe that means you can’t help but relax there. It’s the home of the iconic Santa Cruz Beach … [Read more...] about 19 Fun Things to Do in Santa Cruz, California
