Travel

Get your best travel ideas and travel deals here.
More information…

We love to travel, like so many other Australians of our generation.  Now we try to have at least one holiday adventure each year and have had the privilege of going to some amazing places. We always try to find interesting places to visit and to get the best travel deals. I’ll share some of our travel adventures with you during the year.  We have now partnered with a company so that we can bring great travel deals to you through Young at Heart.

Discover the Joy of a Relaxing 4-Day Bike Trip

Categories

• Exploring Europe on Bike
• Explore France by Bike

Articles

• 21 days in Paris on a budget February 10, 2023
  Here is a sample 21-day itinerary for your trip to Paris, France:
  Day 1:

  Visit the Louvre Museum and see the Mona Lisa and other famous artworks
  Walk along the Seine River and see the Notre Dame Cathedral

  Day 2:

  Explore the Paris Catacombs and learn about the city’s history
  Visit the Montmartre neighborhood and see the Sacré-Cœur Basilica

  Day 3:

  Take a ...

• Cruise Ship Entertainment June 21, 2019
  Cruise ship entertainment involves everything from full-on variety shows in the theatre to small venue entertainment.  It’s the small venue entertainment that entices you to hang around the bar for an hour or two. Of course this depends on the quality of the cruise ship entertainers.

  Cruise Ship Entertainment Provides Second-hand Brushes With Fame
  The music of the latter half ...

• Naxos – My Favourite Greek Island May 29, 2019
  Why Naxos Greece is my favorite Greek Island?
  Chora Naxos, Greece is part of the Cyclades Group, is everything I was looking forward to in a Greek Island. It is a wonderful blend of Greek tradition, with influences from the Venetian and Mycenaean civilizations. All this can be found within a small city that has all ...
• Visit Croatia – A Fascinating Country May 17, 2017
  Do you want to Visit Croatia?
  To Visit Croatia is a memorable experience. Croatia is a country with a deep and turbulent history. We have walked in the paths of the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Corintians and Venetians.  We met a guide whose parents, wife, and children were all born in the same village as himself, but ...
• Baby Boomer Lesson from Szechenyi Baths in Budapest August 16, 2015
  Lesson from Szechenyi Baths in Budapest
  For the next five weeks Young at Heart blog posts will be focussed on Travel and all the wonderful lifestyle, cultural and historical issues that arise when you are travelling in fascinating parts of the world.
  We have been briefly in Budapest and are now in Zagreb about to enjoy 3 ...
• Trip to Santorini Greece June 9, 2019
  Things you should know about Santorini Greece
  Santorini /Thira
  Santorini is the commonly used name by tourists, but it is officially named Thira.  Greece has many gems, but perhaps Santorini is the absolutely pick of the gems for its scenic beauty. Santorini is a tourist mecca perched on top of the remaining part of a massive volcano ...
• Visiting Relaxed Paros, Cyclades Islands, Greece May 25, 2019
  The Greek Island of Paros, Greece

  Paros, Greece. A Greek Island that is part of the Cyclades group, looked a bit underwhelming when we arrived, but ferry ports are not usually attractive.
  Among the throngs of tourists, we dragged our suitcases along the cobbled streets following the directions of “find the bank with a yellow sign in ...

• 5 Tips and Things to Do in Budapest August 17, 2015
  What to Do When You Visit Budapest
  Budapest is a beautiful city, well worth a visit. There are lots of things to do in Budapest and we were there during the Szygert Music Festival so the city was teeming with the youth of the world, all intent on having a great time. That brought a lovely ...
• Walking in the Footsteps of Ancient Civilisations in Delos Greece May 27, 2019
  Walking in the footsteps of ancient civilisations in Delos, Greece
  I won’t try and tell you the history of Delos Greece. It’s a Greek Island near Mykonos. There have been so many civilizations that contributed to the island that history all became a bit of a muddle in my mind.
  What remains with me is the awe-inspiring ...
• Visit London: 10 Good Reasons To Include London In Your Holiday Planning January 16, 2019
  If you are planning a holiday you should consider these 10 reasons to visit London. There are so many wonderful places to visit but there is no other city in the world quite like London. 
  What makes London so unique?
  London is never boring. It’s a city that you can visit over and over. Each time you ...
• Visit New Zealand – Coromandel Peninsula September 10, 2014
  About 2 hours drive from Auckland New Zealand is the Coromandel Peninsula, an area of extremely beautiful scenery.   Blue seas, glorious bays, many islands dotted in bays and thriving small towns made this a highlight of our visit to New Zealand’s North Island.
  The official New Zealand tourism website describes the area glowingly.
  “The Coromandel, with its pristine beaches, native ...
• Live life to the full and do the things you love to do – Video July 14, 2020
  Lee and Paul O’Connor are adventurous travellers who have written a book titled “We Did It Our Way”. In this book they tell wonderful stories of travel adventures – one year on motorcycles, travelling 80,000km through 40 countries.
• Places to Visit in New Zealand – Coromandel Peninsula Cruise September 3, 2014
  Places to Visit in New Zealand
  We recently enjoyed a brief road trip around the central part of the North Island of New Zealand. The scenery was spectacular, the food was world class and it was a wonderful way to relax and re-energise. The Coromandel Peninsula is an area of New Zealand we had never visited ...
• What to see and to do in Mexico April 12, 2022
  Mexico is an old and big country. Everyone can discover something intriguing in this land. Ancient pyramids and temples, big tropical resorts and modern megapolises– it’s all here waiting on you to come.
  The trip to Mexico can be started with see to its capital– Mexico City. Speaking about contemporary Mexico City, the district called the ...
• What to do for two weeks in Paris July 30, 2022
  There are many things you can do in Paris if you have 2 weeks to spend there! Here are just a few ideas:
  Explore the city’s famous landmarks and neighborhoods: You can visit the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Champs-Elysées, and the Montmartre neighborhood.
  Visit some of Paris’ many museums and galleries: Paris ...
• What to do for two weeks in Florence December 31, 2022
  There are many things you can do in Florence if you have 2 weeks to spend there! Here are just a few ideas:
  Visit the city’s famous landmarks and museums: Florence is home to many iconic landmarks and museums, such as the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, and the Palazzo Vecchio.
  Take a day trip to a nearby ...
• What to do for two weeks in London January 6, 2023
  London is a vibrant and dynamic city with a wide range of things to see and do. Here are just a few ideas for what you can do if you have 2 weeks to spend in London:
  Visit the city’s famous landmarks and neighborhoods: London is home to many iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, such as Buckingham ...
• What to do for two weeks in Rome December 3, 2022
  Rome is a city with a long and fascinating history, and there is no shortage of things to see and do there. Here are just a few ideas for what you can do if you have 2 weeks to spend in Rome:
  Visit the city’s iconic landmarks: Rome is home to many famous landmarks, such as ...
• What to do for two weeks in Prague July 31, 2022
  Prague is a beautiful and historic city with a wide range of things to see and do. Here are just a few ideas for what you can do if you have 2 weeks to spend in Prague:
  Visit the city’s famous landmarks and neighborhoods: Prague is home to many iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, such as the ...
• What to do for two weeks in Budapest October 31, 2022
  Budapest is a beautiful, historic city with a wide range of things to see and do. Here are just a few ideas for what you can do if you have 2 weeks to spend in Budapest:
  Visit the city’s famous landmarks and neighborhoods: Budapest is home to many iconic landmarks and neighborhoods, such as the Buda ...
• Travel to Loire Valley, France April 6, 2022
  The Loire Valley in France is a beautiful and historic region with a wide range of things to see and do. Here are just a few ideas for what you can do as a tourist in the Loire Valley:
  Visit the region’s famous castles: The Loire Valley is home to many famous castles, such as the ...
• Planning a Day Trip July 24, 2023
  The maximum time for travel on a day trip depends on several factors, including the distance to your destination, the mode of transportation, your stamina, and how much time you want to spend at the destination.
  As a general guideline, most day trips aim to keep the total travel time (to and from the destination) within ...
• 10 Days Vacation in New Caledonia (from Los Angeles) July 26, 2023
  The cost of a ten-day holiday in New Caledonia leaving from Los Angeles would have been influenced by similar factors as mentioned before, such as the time of year, type of accommodation, activities, and travel preferences. Here’s a general estimate of potential expenses for a trip from Los Angeles to New Caledonia:
  1. Flights: Round-trip flights ...
• 21 Days Vacation in Italy from $3,000 July 26, 2023
  Overview
  The cost of a 21-day holiday in Italy varies depending on your travel preferences, the cities or regions you plan to visit, the type of accommodation, dining choices, and the activities you want to participate in. Italy offers a wide range of options for travelers, from budget-friendly to luxurious experiences. Here’s a general breakdown of ...
• Itinerary for 14 days in Florence including costs January 9, 2023
  Two weeks
  Two things per day
  Every third day is a day of rest
  Tour costs are to be kept low

  Here’s a sample itinerary for 2 weeks in Florence:
  Day 1:

  Visit the Uffizi Gallery in the morning
  Explore the city on a walking tour in the afternoon

  Day 2:

  Visit the Accademia Gallery in the morning
  Take a cooking class in the afternoon

  Day ...

• 1
• 2
• >>