Looking for a stylish hotel-slash-hostel in Málaga? Here's my review of TOC Hostel Málaga with first-hand details on the ...

TOC Hostel Malaga is in a large historic building in the old town The Picasso Museum is less than 400 metres away and takes just 5 minutes to reach on foot. The grand Málaga Cathedral is a similar ...

If you’re looking for a well-located, comfortable and practical base in Bordeaux with a bit more independence than a standard hotel, then an aparthotel might be just what you need. I spent three ...

The train from Bordeaux arrives at Arcachon station I took a direct local train from Bordeaux’s Gare Saint-Jean to Arcachon. The train took around 50 minutes and cost 22 euro for a return ticket. I ...

If you’re looking for a convenient and comfortable hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo, I can thoroughly recommend the JR Kyushu Blossom hotel. I stayed here for 6 nights in November 2024, so read on to find out ...

Gōtokuji Temple’s maneki-neko figures are simpler than the commercial ones you’ll find in shops How to visit the cat temple in Tokyo You’ll find Gōtokuji Temple in a residential area of Setagaya, ...

The view from our balcony overlooking Lake Como Bellano is a small village which still seems quite local, compared to the very touristy villages of Varenna and Bellagio. There are a few small shops ...

Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to ...

Hello, I’m Helen, and I write helpful and (hopefully) inspirational posts that help people to plan trips and get the most out of their precious vacation time. I started Helen on her Holidays in 2014 ...

The old fisherman’s cottage on Carrick-a-Rede island Booking tickets It’s free to walk to the bridge (parking without a bridge ticket costs £10 per car), but you’ll need a ticket to cross over to the ...

Ischia is an idyllic small island off the coast of southern Italy, around 18 miles from the bustle of Naples but feeling a whole world away. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an ...