Category: Travel

To lower your carbon footprint, it’s important to first understand how much pollution you’re creating. Here are a few of the different ways of getting around a city and how each one affects the environment as well as some tips on how to lower your carbon emissions when travelling around a city.

Walk When You Can

As the environmental impact of transportation has become an increasingly pressing issue, walking has become an ideal way to reduce the negative effects on our planet. With its emissions-free travel, walking is a sustainable and inexpensive form of transport that can often be just as efficient as any other option. 

For short trips, like running errands or meeting up with friends, it’s possible to save time and money by choosing to use your legs to get around instead of relying on public transportation or your car. Plus, walking can have significant physical and mental

Going somewhere new for the first time is exciting, but it can also be a little frightening. This is especially true if you are headed somewhere new with your children. Choosing a destination is an important step, but if you’re planning a holiday to Cyprus, you chose well. This family-friendly island is a welcoming place full of child-focused facilities and activities, with breathtaking scenery and 74 blue flag approved beaches. Here are some top tips to make sure you enjoy your first family holiday to Cyprus.

Adjust your expectations

As adults, we tend to be fairly good at adapting our routines to suit new situations. We can mostly cope with getting up early if we need to catch a flight. But it’s important to remember that many kids will struggle with this, so explaining what they can expect will help mentally prepare them – meaning they are less likely

We’ve all been there before: standing in a long security line, dealing with a lost baggage claim, or trying to make a connecting flight. Airport stressful situations are unfortunately a part of travel. While we can’t always control what happens when we’re at the airport, there are ways to minimize the stress that we feel. To help make your next trip less stressful, here are some ways to reduce airport stress.

Leave Home Early

Airport stress can start the moment you leave home. Especially if the airport you are flying from is a long distance away. Anything could happen on your journey which could make you late for your flight. You should always aim to arrive at the airport two/three hours before your scheduled flight time. The time depends on if you are taking a domestic or international flight). However, if you have the option and want to reduce travel

If you’re looking for a breathtakingly beautiful place to add to your travel bucket list, look no further than Cinque Terre. This stunning region of Italy is comprised of five picturesque villages, each with its own unique charm, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. From the hidden coves and crystal-clear waters of Monterosso to the quaint shops and cafes of Vernazza, Cinque Terre has something for everyone. But Cinque Terre is more than just a pretty face. The villages are home to a rich history and culture just waiting to be discovered. Not to mention, the food in Cinque Terre is out of this world.

What makes Cinque Terre truly special is its accessibility. Unlike many other world-renowned destinations, Cinque Terre is relatively easy to reach and relatively affordable. And once you’re there, you can easily explore the entire region on foot, taking in the stunning views along the way.

Have you ever been somewhere so picture-perfect that it feels like you’re in a postcard? That’s what it’s like visiting Portofino, Italy. This little fishing village is located on the Italian Riviera and is world-famous for its clear blue waters, colourful houses, and luxury yachts. Portofino is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle. If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable experience, visiting picture-perfect Portofino is a must

Getting to Portofino

Getting to Portofino is pretty easy, although there are a few different ways to go about it.

You can fly into Genoa as we did. We then took the train from Genoa directly to Portofino. There are approximately 60 trains a day( Genoa Brignole train station to S. Margherita Ligure Portofino), the journey takes around 35 minutes each way and can cost as little as €6 return. Therefore, making it a great day trip from