Travel Style Archives - Dan Flying Solo

Accommodation, All, Destinations, Europe, UK

Unique hideaways and escapes in South West England

Here are just some of my favourite, and not as over-run places to visit in South West England.

Accommodation, All, Destinations, Europe, Travel Style, UK

Where to stay in Cornwall: a quick guide to picking the perfect base

Picking the perfect base in Cornwall, whether it be South, West, or North Coast, is super easy - combine one or two to explore with ease.

All, Destinations, Europe, Islands and Beaches, Off the beaten path, Portugal

My favourite Algarve Hidden Gems and Beaches

The Algarve might be known as a sun-kissed British getaway, but there are still plenty of incredible and lesser-visited spots here. From west coast surfing to hilltop castles, throw in a side trip to Lisbon and you have the perfect Europe vacation all year round.

Accommodation, All, Destinations, Europe, Portugal

Unusual and unique accommodation in the Algarve: Vast villas, glamping, houseboats and more

From vast luxury villas, to house boats, glamping and beachside bungalows, unusual and unique accomodation in the Algarve will complete your Portugal trip.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Portugal

Palatial, palatable Portugal: a long weekend in Porto and the Douro

From sampling Port and cruising along the wine region of the Douro, to enjoying the grand architecture and colourful facades, Porto is the perfect long weekend break!

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Islands and Beaches, Spain

Getting back to the Basque Country: San Sebastián and beyond

A weekend break to San Sebastian is the perfect Spanish city-break, but why not stay a week and explore more of the beautiful Basque Country.

All, Cruise, Destinations, Islands and Beaches

Sailing the seven seas: amazing yacht adventures around the world

Exploring the world by yacht is an unforgettable experience, whether it's island hopping through the Pacific, or a live-aboard in Asia.

All, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Stories & Faces, Travel Videos

Why I love Italy – my favourite Italy experiences and places

Italy has become one of my favourite countries, and here are some of my favourite Italy experiences from over the years.

All, Destinations, Luxury

Unique honeymoon ideas: ten alternative romantic escapes

Looking to make your romantic escape a little more special? Here are some unique alternative honeymoons with a twist!

An open sided train in Kochi, Japan, looks out to the ocean

All, Destinations, Eco-Tourism, Luxury, Rail

Return of the rail: why your next epic journey should be by train

From Singapore to Moscow, Venice to Rome, there are some amazing luxury train journeys to be enjoyed across the world.

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy

Renaissance, Romance and Ragù: three days in beautiful Bologna

Whether you spend a long weekend in Bologna or use it as a base to explore the Emilia Romagna region, you'll be hard pushed not to fall for its beauty.

All, Art and Culture, Aruba, Caribbean, Destinations

San Nicolas, Aruba’s sunrise carnival city revitalised with street art

In the south of Aruba, San Nicolas provides a colorful expereince of street art, carnival museums and creative spaces.