Bydgoszcz – 10 Things to See & Do
To help you enjoy your time in this lovely city, here are ten recommendations for what to see and do in Bydgoszcz, Poland
Jersey – 5 Favourite Beaches
Scattered around 40 miles of coastline are myriad beaches and rocky coves just waiting to be explored. Actually, it’s claimed that you’re never more than ten minutes from the sea and Jersey’s beaches – which come in all shapes and sizes – are appealing year-round. During our recent visit to the island, we visited as many as we could and here are five of our favourites…
Funchal – What to do in Madeira’s Capital
Sitting on a bench by the fountains in colourful Santa Caterina Park, we asked ourselves why we love Madeira and, in particular, its capital, Funchal, so much? We’ve visited many times but keep coming back for more. After considering the question, we realised instantly that it wasn’t just one reason – there were myriad [...]
8 things to do in Reykjavik
Iceland’s capital is vibrant, hip and just three hours’ flying time from the UK so no wonder Reykjavik is on many people’s bucket list. The world’s northernmost capital sits on the edge of Faxafloi Bay with views towards Mt Esja. With its brightly-painted buildings, relaxed atmosphere and friendly locals, it’s an ideal city break. Here, we suggest just some of the many things to do and see in this lovely city…
Gardens of North Devon
North Devon is England’s fourth largest county and has so much to offer visitors, including an array of beautiful gardens. Here at Travellowdown We’ve chosen four of our favourites ones to visit.
48 Hours in Jersey
Here at Travellowdown, we always enjoy visiting Jersey and our recent trip was no exception. Despite measuring just nine miles by five, it’s the largest of the Channel Islands as well as the southernmost. A self-governing dependency of the UK, it has much to offer visitors, including splendid beaches, rugged coastline, myriad walking trails, inland valleys, military history and a fine collection of superb cafés and restaurants. In fact, Britain’s sunniest spot has something for everyone. So, to help plan your short break, here’s a summary of what we got up to…
WROCLAW – The City of Quirky Sculptures
Recently, we enjoyed a short break in Wroclaw and, wow, what a city! Situated on the Oder River in western Poland, it boasts, among other attractions, a fab Market Square edged by elegant, colourful townhouses, restaurants and cafes, the country’s second oldest botanical garden and myriad bridges. In fact, with over 100 bridges it’s no wonder Wroclaw is nicknamed “The Venice of Poland”.
WROCLAW – 6 Must Dos
This beautiful city in western Poland is an ideal destination for a city break, as we at Travellowdown discovered a few months ago. The country’s fourth largest city has lots of things to do and all the essential ingredients needed to keep you occupied during your few days away. Here are six must-dos to help plan your itinerary
5 Things to See & Do in Jersey in 2025
Despite measuring just nine miles by five, Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands as well as the archipelago’s southernmost isle. A self-governing dependency of the UK, it has much to offer visitors.
Hestercombe
For many years, Hestercombe has been one of those “must go there one day” destinations. You know the kind of places: you drive by the signpost fairly regularly but have always got somewhere else you must reach and so it’s another “next time” moment. Well, a couple of weeks ago, my family and I thought [...]