Month: February 2016

Review: Eagle’s Palace Hotel & Spa, Halkidiki

Review: Eagle’s Palace Hotel & Spa, Halkidiki

Want to enjoy Greece without the crowds? head to Halkidiki in northern Greece. If you’ve been watching Simon Reeve’s Greece on TV the past few weeks, then you’ll have realised quite how many surprises lay in store for travellers. One of these is the world heritage 

5 tips for Greek island hopping

5 tips for Greek island hopping

One of my favourite summer holidays was my Greek island hopping adventure with my housemates. With just a 28ltr backpack, a strong supply of sun cream and enough bikinis to dress all of the Victoria’s Secret Angels between the five of us, we took off. 

Cambodia guide: 5 things not to miss

Cambodia guide: 5 things not to miss

The first stop on our Indochina Discovery trip was Cambodia. I had heard so many wonderful things about Cambodia; stories of how people fell in love with the country at first sight. How it was by far the best place they have ever visited and 

The time I got dengue fever…

The time I got dengue fever…

Regular readers of TheTwoScoops will know that it’s a travel blog, and Sarah and I love sharing our favourite destinations and travel tips. But today, I’m going to go a little off-topic and talk about Dengue Fever. I unfortunately contracted dengue fever and there’s been 

Skiing: Engelberg on a long weekend

Skiing: Engelberg on a long weekend

Engelberg-Titlis may be one of Switzerland’s smaller ski resorts, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in things to do – and it’s the perfect resort for long weekend skiing if you’re short of time. Considering its size, the small and very Swiss 

Angkor Wat: Get the most out of your visit

Angkor Wat: Get the most out of your visit

Angkor Wat, and the archaeological park that encompasses it, spreads over 400 square kilometers. It is huge. I don’t think I quite understood  the scope of how big this UNESCO World Heritage site was until I reached Cambodia and was standing with the scores of 

Discovering Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Discovering Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Visiting Angkor Wat Cambodia was a highlight of my month-long adventure around SE Asia. And it’s now hard to think about Cambodia’s beautiful landscape without picturing the stunning setting of Angkor Wat. Probably one of the most recognised and important archaeological sites of South-East Asia,