Why visit Tintagel Castle in Cornwall?
Tintagel Castle has to be one of the top places to visit in Cornwall, especially for those who love a bit of medieval history and the classic tales of King Arthur. The site has been inhabited since the late Roman era, and a community is said to have flourished here in the 5th to 7th centuries, however, it is most famous for being named by the place King Arthur was conceived, by Geoffrey of Monmouth. Other than the rich history here, which you can discover when you get to Tintagel, it’s also a hugely popular location for videographers and photographers because the scenery is incredible. With the coast crashing against the cliffs, and the castle’s remains at the peak, it will be a stop off that you’ll never forget, and you only need to read through the reviews to see what other people have said about this fabulous location.
Where to next? Try Iceland!
Iceland is a beautiful country and a place you may want to add to your list if you have not done so already. In Iceland you can see the aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, which is a green glow in the sky created by collisions between electrically charged particles released from the sun that enter the earth’s atmosphere and collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen.
You can also enjoy Reykjavik, the beautiful capital with lots of local fisheries and beautifully coloured buildings too. With tumbling hills in the distance, the city is close to the water and fishing is the main industry, but the people are lovely, as are the sites and it’s basically a haven for wildlife and nature photographers. Another activity you will want to do is visit the Blue Lagoon which is a geothermal spa so you can dip into to beautiful warm water even though you’re surrounded by snowy hills and mountains.
Enter the new year watching the Northern lights
If you are thinking of what to do this new year’s eve, why not try something a little bit different. The Northern lights in Iceland are a unique and wonderful experience that can be seen in Iceland, and what better way to start the new year.
The best time to see the northern lights is during the darkest months between September and may, meaning December and January fit in perfectly with this time. Although you are not guaranteed to see the northern lights on one particular date as they are truly unpredictable if you stay a few nights you increase your chances of seeing this natural display of dancing lights.
There are many great places to stay in Iceland to make your trip even more incredible, from wooden log cabins to Aurora bubbles there is something for everyone. You can plan your trip yourself or you could be part of a tour which may improve your chances of seeing the northern lights.
Do you really save on last minute deals?
Many people choose to book their holiday last minute as they feel they get a better deal than booking in advance, however, there are some downfalls to this method.
Finding a cheap last minute deal isn’t an unrealistic option, however, you may have to make other compromises to achieve a good deal on your holiday. Be leaving your holiday booking until the last minute may mean your desired location is fully booked, meaning you will have to decide on an alternative destination for your holiday.
Although you may find a great hotel deal, you may find flight costs increase the later you leave it. You may also have to choose flights that depart at an awkward time, as the popular timed flights are all fully booked.
If you don’t mind taking these risks, then leaving your holiday booking until last minute is no problem. Some like choosing their holiday destination at random rather than choosing in advance, so in some circumstances it works well.
Travelling the east coast of Vietnam
A fantastic adventure for any traveller is to explore the beauty of Vietnams east coast. With Thailand becoming the most popular destination for backpackers, Vietnam has seen a dramatic increase in visitors over the past few years, and we can see why.
Vietnams east coast is fringed with beautiful beaches, blue clear waters and weather perfect for any sun chasers. There are many tours and activities that you can sign up to along the way, with the main places to visit being, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh city, but many more beautiful destinations can be added in along the way.
If you love adventure, try to book yourself on a motorbike tour through the picturesque mountains and dip into the untouched waterfalls to cool yourself down from the strong heat.
Of course, the best part of Vietnam is tasting the local foods and famous dishes, such as a Bún bò Huế from Hue and a Cao Lầu from Hoi An to name a few, but don’t forget to try the country-wide famous Pho soup.