Wonderful Orchids at Kew
Post by: Andrea Kirkby, PlanetEye Traveler I’ve always loved orchids. They’re splendid flowers – though I have never managed to keep one alive in my house for more than a few weeks. So Kew Gardens’ Tropical Extravaganza is a must-see for me. London can be pretty grey, so the vivid colours and flashy patterns of orchids will cheer...
Visit Haunted London
Post by: Rita, PlanetEye Traveler Want to get spooked? How about a trip into the annals of London’s dark past where peering into history might just give you a chance to come face to face with it – as in visiting legendary haunts in which ghosts can be found. At least according to some folks anyway. While...
A Literary Walking Tour of Dublin
Post by: Jessica Colley Since being appointed a UNESCO City of Literature in 2010, all eyes are on Dublin for travelers with literary interests. Sure you could join the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl or visit the Dublin Writers Museum, but how about some of the places in Dublin where writers lived and worked, places that inspired their famous poems and novels?...
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in Europe
Photo and Post Credit: All photos from the personal collection of Jessica Colley. As the spring season creeps closer, every country has their own festival or holiday to celebrate the arrival of better weather. These holidays are almost always worth traveling for, whether you want to see the ornate masks of Carnival in Venice or the...
Top 3 Waterfalls Walking Tracks near Auckland
Post by: theaucklandguide New Zealand is known for its scenic views and one of the best ways to enjoy the views that made producers of Hollywood films crazy is to go hiking (or tramping, as the Kiwis call it here.) The best news is that Auckland is located in between mountain ranges and waterways which make it a perfect place for...
Amsterdam Daytrips on Two Wheels
Post by: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler Everyone knows that Amsterdam is best seen by foot or by bike. (If you haven’t been, you’ll quickly realize that the only way to get anywhere is to navigate your way down the narrow maze of streets.) But skip the hair-rising ride through town and set your handlebars towards the...
I Stopped Over in St. Maarten
In February, my husband and I desperately needed an escape from work and our beloved Canadian winter. We had no specific destination in mind – we just knew that we needed to get away. In fact, as we looked for great last minute travel deals, we considered everything from all inclusives on the beach to...
A Weekend In Berlin
Hi guys, I recently had the fortune of visiting the amazing city of Berlin. It was my first visit and it was great to see that the reports on the city were not exaggerated. This is a place where culture is thriving. There are so many interesting parts of the city that shouldn’t be overlooked. I...
Summer Solstice in Helsinki
OK, so this weekend (being summer solstice) brings back fun memories for me. Thanks to Adrian Brijbassi of the Toronto Star for suggesting I write about it. Being a Torontonian and “only” at about 43 degrees latitiude, I thought nothing of summer solstice. It gets dark in Toronto around 10 pm and light at...
