The second largest Swedish city, Gothenburg itself has the most beautiful cobbled laneways twisting along the banks of the Göta älv river. There are lovely parks and squares, unique and interesting architecture but beyond the city there is a stunning archipelago of islands and inlets to explore making this a city ideal for those seeking activity as well as escape. Carina ….
One of those special places that seems to have stayed under the radar for a while, Olhão is starting to appear in round ups of “favourite places in Portugal” and “stylish cities in Portugal”. But we already knew that because we work with Colum and David at Casa Rosa Villa, a boutique guest house in the heart of this fabulous ….
Stylish, spacious, full of light and character, Casa Shelley in Andalucia’s stunning Vejer de la Frontera is a truly beautiful boutique guesthouse. Myles, one of people on the ground, shares his thoughts on a stay with Chris and Javier. An escape to a quieter place The overriding feeling whilst staying at Casa Shelly is of peace. Peace and tranquility, pure ….
Tell me about Andalucia? Few regions of Spain have the sense of romance and tradition that is associated with the province of Andalucia. A huge expanse at the most southerly tip of Spain, the region takes in hugely varied landscapes from desert-like stretches of Almeria to the mountain ranges surrounding Granada. It’s an area rich in history and cultural influences ….
At Further Afield we love finding places that are off the beaten track, places to discover and feel like you’re a pioneer. Nardò in Puglia, Italy, is one of those discoveries and with great places to stay forming part of the Further Afield collection we feel it’s time to share it with you, so find out about: How to get to Nardò ….
Think Scandi chic and the chances are you’ll think of Sweden and Stockholm as being at the heart of this scene. They are. But there’s so much more that makes Stockholm such a special, and above all else, easy place to visit. Here’s a quick guide to the city, and some top tips from members of the Further Afield family.
When Peter visited Marrakech on holiday he had no idea that trip would change his life forever. Now the owner of Further Afield favourite Dar Zaman Riad, he gives us his tips for making the most of the ancient city…
With its striking beauty, fascinating history, and traditional customs perhaps no other country has such a long term yet complicated relationship with its gay tourists than Morocco. Ironically during the conservative 1950’s Morocco’s larger cities (specifically Tangier) were well known gay hot spots. Many famous writers, many of them gay (including Truman Capote, Jack Kerouac, and Tennessee Williams) descended on ….
Are you wondering if you have had enough sunshine this Summer to get through a British Winter without moaning. If not it might be wise to bank some guaranteed late Summer sunshine in Montpellier in the south of France where the sun is reputed to shine for 300 days of the year. To help you make the most of it, our Montpellier insider, Pierre, shares, his top tips with us on what to do in France’s second gay city after Paris.
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