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Santiago de Compostela is a small city in Galicia in the north of Spain and I spent three days there ona city break. Turns out, it’s just too good to gatekeep… You might recognise the name of the place because it’s the final destination and chequered flag of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgr

Summer’s officially entered the chat, bringing hotter temps, longer days, and a serious serotonin boost. If you’ve got kids the school break’s finally in sight, and you’re counting down the days ‘til you can get away with the family – core memories, pending…   No kids? In that ca

September might mean summer’s over for teachers and kids, but it’s not for everyone else. It’s actually one of the best times of the year to get away – families are back in their routines, which means fewer crowds and cheaper price tags. Plus, you can now visit destinations that were just a

February is just like January but a bit worse, let’s be honest. The New Year’s celebrations are over, but the days are just as short and dark and summer still seems so far away… The good news is, the Southern Hemisphere doesn’t know anything about that!   This month, we’re talking about

All you want for Christmas is a tan, right? December’s all festive and frosty in the Northern Hemisphere, but there’s plenty of sun shining in the south. Shake things up this year and pick to spend the season somewhere hot – Mariah’s invited too, she can come with on your Spotify playlist…

As autumn paints most of the Northern Hemisphere in shades of orange and gold, it’s about time to start looking south and to more long-haul destinations for that sense of summer. October can be an ideal time to travel – school’s back in session so there are fewer crowds and cheaper prices on o

August is peak summer in many places and a super popular time to go on holiday. The sun’s out, the temperature’s soaring and Europe in particular is practically glowing. It’s also the perfect time for families to travel as everyone’s settled into the school holidays.  Destination-wise, weâ€

June is the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere and most importantly, the month before schools break up. It’s the perfect combo of peak weather but not quite peak crowds and prices. So, if you’re a sun seeker but also a savvy traveller, this is your prime time to get away.    In terms

Turkey’s Turquoise Coast is crying out to be enjoyed with a cocktail and Kalkan’s bio of 14 beach clubs is hard to beat. It’s only a small Mediterranean harbour but when the water’s that blue, it’s hard to believe there wouldn’t be any boujie spots to soak it all in. Families and couples

You’ve heard of Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca, but Formentera usually slips under the radar. It’s pretty tiny – about the size of Northern Ireland – and has a more peaceful vibe than the busier Balearic babes. This means fewer tourists, super quiet beaches and an au-naturale situation across th