This part of our site contains all of our blog articles about the various destinations we have visited around the world. We have travelled extensively, always in search of lesser-explored places and unique experiences. In our articles we try to capture unusual destinations as well as unusual things to do in the more popular places.
Enjoy!
Showcasing warships, castles and fortifications; this guide will lead you through over 800 years of Portsmouth history Portsmouth (our hometown) is famous for its naval… Read More »A Great Day Exploring Portsmouth’s Best Historic Sites
Lauren and I visited Japan for a month, spanning mid-December to mid-January. (Our other Japan articles are here). We travelled to Osaka, Yokohama, Mt Fuji… Read More »Visiting Tokyo for the first time: eleven surprising lessons
Volunteering has made our dog-friendly travels affordable, adventurous and rewarding. Pet lovers know that their animals are part of their families. Sharing adventures, experiencing the… Read More »Our Guide to a Great Dog-Friendly Travel Option: Volunteering
When travelling to Japan there are many aspects tourists home in on: food, temples, onsens, anime…all unique and vibrant parts of Japanese culture. But there’s… Read More »The Best Theme Park Experiences in Japan!
(without having to buy any costly add-ons!) When we planned to come to Japan, we were already excited about the possibility of visiting Universal Studios… Read More »Our Complete Guide to a Perfect Day at Universal Studios, Osaka.
This articles contains a list of fantastic things to see and do in Sarajevo while trying to answer the question – Is Sarajevo worth visiting?
Located between the ever popular Vienna and Budapest, Bratislava is emerging as a superb alternative destination on the River Danube. Bratislava is the buzzy, eclectic… Read More »Do You Need to Spend More than 1 day in Bratislava?
Rivers, woods and railways all make an appearance on our favourite dog friendly walks in Hampshire – all within driving distance of Portsmouth. What makes… Read More »9 Superb Dog Walks in Hampshire (that Humans Will Love Too!)
Accidentally Wes Anderson may be trending, but here we reflect on a trip that was deliberately Wes Anderson If you are a Wes Anderson fan,… Read More »Fall in Love with Angouleme: Murals, Comics and Wes Anderson
Southsea is a creative and entrepreneurial area of the city of Portsmouth, UK and home to plenty of dog-lovers. Containing much of the city’s university… Read More »8 Most Wonderful Dog-friendly Coffee Shops in Southsea (2023)