World Travellers

If you’re a budget traveler or backpacking Europe, Lagos is a cheap slice of paradise. Casa Rosa is the place for general sustenance, while Joe’s Garage is a place to let go.

Casa Rosa

Casa Rosa claims to be the haven for backpackers in Lagos. The more you travel, the more you know such claims are rarely true. With Casa Rosa, however, I can confirm the claim is true. This hole in the wall served heaping mounds of the food of the day for really cheap prices. It was packed with backpackers, which made it a good place to meet people and exchange war stories.

I haven’t been to Portugal for four years, so I have to attach a caveat to recommending Casa Rosa. When I first visited Casa Rosa in the 1990’s, it was owned by a couple of Brits, who were apparently trying to sell it. I dropped in twice in subsequent years and they were still there and still trying to sell it. Whether this ever occurred, I can’t really say so keep in mind there may be a new owner or the place may not exist at all.

Joe’s Garage

Have you ever dreamed of traveling in England, Wales and Scotland and really getting to know the people, society and culture? Well, there is no better way to do that than to travel and stay at bed and breakfast locations throughout. It’s a way to get a true feel of it all and soak up the culture and history all at the same time, meeting fellow travelers, guides and meeting the folks whose heritage and ancestry has roamed, worked and owned the land for 10s of generations.

Bed and Breakfast travel is the way to see it all and see it as it is, without all the plastic signs and tourist traps creating a façade of non-reality. If you are with me on this concept and want to learn more about it all, well then, may I be so bold as to tell you of my own travels and the book I used to do it? Okay then, let me recommend this very special and informational guide to the bed and breakfast stays in England, Wales and Scotland:

“The Best Bed and Breakfast; England, Scotland, Wales” by Mortimer, Wells and Darbey; published by U.K.H.M. Publishing Ltd.

Find your way in this Nordic nation and discover its astounding natural beauty, remarkable Nordic tradition, and a calming paradise all covered in now. Visit Norway and find your schedule packed with meditative or action-filled activities that could make any trip worth your money. Here’s some Norwegian things you should not dare miss.

1.) Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Located some 20 minutes from the heart of Oslo, Holmenkollen Ski Jump Tower boasts a live ski simulator which lets you discover what it feels like to do a ski jump in Holmenkollen. Arm yourself with a pair of skis and a lot of adrenalin for this breathtaking experience. You can also visit Holmenkollen ski museum and with some 470 meters of elevation as Holmenkollen Ski Tower is sure to give you a clear view of Oslo and the Norwegian fjords

2.) Bergen

Enter Bergen and come across a town where people find reasons to celebrate life as it happens. Walk across its fortresses and learn Bergen’s history, or wander around places like the Fish Market and learn how Bergen people live. Bergen is also a trader’s town, and if you’re into shopping, be sure to arm yourself with some Krone and plenty of haggling schemes.

Don’t let the clichés of the Dutch scare you away from visiting the Netherlands. Although bikes, windmills, and endless flower fields are basically the norm once you get outside the major tourist cities. Act like the locals do and jump on a bike for an exploration adventure.

The Netherlands is a very large small country that is packed with surprises. The full name is the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the capital is Amsterdam. The Netherlands has a population of about 16,254,900 people. The type of currency that is used is the Euro.

Likely one of the most popular pleasures that the Netherlands offers is its stark contrast between pragmatic liberalism and the buttoned up culture founded on Calvinist principles. When it comes to Dutch society, ostentation is anathema and all types of fuss are thought of as undignified.

You can visit the Netherlands and have a wonderful experience any time of the year. One of the busiest times is during the summer when there are hundreds of tourists making their way around, hanging out by the canals. A great summer month to visit is August because it is host for all sorts of fun events.

You just can’t ignore Sicily, if you are out to travel Italy. Sicily certainly is the place brimmed with captivating beauties, exotic sites, luring landscapes, seducing skylines, mesmeric mountains, bewitching beaches, oceanic charms, and lots more. If you are looking for loads of scenic beauty, Sicily has it all. Its pleasant climate and scenic beauty make it a perfect vacation & travel photography destination.

Separated from the mainland Italy by the Strait of Messina, Sicily is an exotic island, in west of the southern end of the Italian peninsula, in the Mediterranean Sea. Sicily also includes the Aeolian Islands, the Egadi Islands, the Lipari Islands, the Pelagie Islands, the Pantelleria Island, and Ustica Island. There certainly are numerous reasons to visit Sicily, but here are top 10 reasons.

1. Palermo, the capital of Sicily, is one of the major tourist traps of Sicily. Located on the north coast of the island, Palermo is known for churches, palaces, museums, theatres, and other remarkable sites. Some of the top attractions of the capital are – Cathedral, Catacombe dei Cappuccini, Gesu Church, San Giovanni degli Eremiti, Cappella Palatina, Palazzo dei Normanni, Museo Archeologico, and Quattro Canti.

Bordered by Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Ukraine and the Russian Federation, Belarus is covered largely by forests and lakes, which are rich in wildlife, and is crossed by major rivers. With hundreds of architectural monuments, Belarus has a unique history and a rich cultural heritage. If you are curious about the country of Belarus and the people, then discover Belarus on your trip through these various regions, and enjoy everything from the exciting hustle and bustle of the large cities to the cultural wonders. You will surely have a great Belarus vacation and encounter a very special part of Europe.

There are many good museums in Belarus; museums such as the National Museum of Belarusian History and Culture, the National Arts Museum, the Museum of History of the Great Patriotic War and the Museum of Old Belarusian Culture. Some other interesting museums deal with the major Belarusian writers, Kolas, Kupala, Bogdanovich and Brovka. Likewise, there are many places to explore in this country. Many visitors will surely love Belarus’ wide plains, picturesque villages, ancient castles and monasteries, deep forests, scenic landscapes, and thousands of lakes. Schedule your tour several one- and two-week and check out different tour themes catering for nature-lovers, culture fans and sport enthusiasts.

Italy is where anyone can find excitement and culture, all in one place. Italy is the travel hot spot of any time of year, and Italy is also a great destination for those romantic newlyweds or vacationing families that just want to get away from it all. Italy has many great attractions to offer any tourist or enthusiastic traveler.

The art, the food, the life of the country runs richer than a perfectly aged wine. Who doesn’t love a good plate of spaghetti right outside an olive vineyard? Not many people could pass up the opportunity. The Country is so full of life that any traveler would be lucky to enjoy a weekend or even a week long trip to this wonder nation of excitement, culture and the ultimate learning experience.

What kind of attractions does Italy offer?

The tourism industry of Italy offers attractions such as Pompeii, The Leaning Tower of Pisa and Ravenna. Ravenna offers an unmatched bounty of Byzantine culture and artifacts, so if you like art you must visit this beautifully historic city.

For New Englanders a tropical island seems about as remote as the Pyramids. A summer getaway to the beach usually means a trip to the Cape or to Maine where while the rocky shores may look beautiful, the water is somewhat less than welcoming. Few could imagine that just off the shores of Rhode Island near Narragansett Bay lies Block Island the closest thing to a Caribbean escape that one could dream of finding in the North East.

More than ten thousand years ago the glaciers left behind a piece of land that today stands as a refuge from busy city life, or the harsh New England weather. As you arrive via a ferry from Point Judith, New London, or Montauk you are immediately immersed in a world quite separate from the one you left on the mainland. The beats and rhythms from Ballard’s Inn and club greet all arrivals, and the site of fellow travelers sipping drinks as they lie in the sand makes it difficult for anyone to continue on to their original destination. A boat half way up the beach which has been converted to a bar sits just next to the stage where live beach music forces one to question just how far that ferry took you.