Holidays

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

I had about two weeks in total and managed to do Peru and Machu Picchu before flying to Iguazu (Brazil side) and going over to Argentina to do the Argentinian side. I then headed up to Rio and Ilha Grande. Bit of annual leave/christmas shut down so didn't do anywhere near as much as I wanted to. From the little of Argentina I experienced it was fantastic. Steak, chips and red wine...can't really beat it! Iguazu was absolutely stunning as well.

I would love to go back to South America to see more of Argentina and go to Chile as well but I've got young kids now so no chance I can afford it for a while!

Sounds class mate. I'm trying to get as much in as possible as we've not had kids yet. Been to Buenos Aires twice and up into the province a bit. We love the place and obviously our spending power is huge out there due to their chaotic economy, it is just the flight that's expensive.

I regularly wake up in the night dreaming of the steaks out there. I hope to do a long-haul trip early next year, keep getting drawn back to Argentina but I would love to see Korea or Armenia. That Christmas shutdown trip is a great idea. I am lucky in my job that I get almost 2 weeks off but tend to use it seeing family or recharging at home. I love to catch some of the football over in Argentina which unfortunately never lines up during the Christmas period.

 

[blue by birth]

Went to hamannet last time we went.
Going to monastir this time.
Looking forward to the time off.
We get back from tunisia 8 weeks and then gambia for 2 weeks

We are going in the international break then Fuerteventura in November for a week..
I hate flying as there's usually Scouse twats on plane or airport lol

 

[billblu]

We are going in the international break then Fuerteventura in November for a week..
I hate flying as there's usually Scouse twats on plane or airport lol

its customary for every family from Merseyside to have there children arrive at Manchester Airport in full kit

 

[billblu]

Has anyone been to Costa Teguise in Lanzarote for Christmas/ New Year?

went last January about the 7th .weather was good obviously cold at night there's enough to not get bored for a week but it's not the biggest resort didn't bump in to any travellers think that's more Tenerife

 

[pride in battle]

Anyone been to Kotor Montenegro ?
Or Ravena Bologna

 

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

Anyone been to Kotor Montenegro ?
Or Ravena Bologna

Kotor is lovely mate. Went there on a day trip via coach from Dubrovnik back in 2015. Baking hot day and amazing views of the harbour. Have been meaning to go back to Montenegro since on a package holiday.

 

[pride in battle]

Kotor is lovely mate. Went there on a day trip via coach from Dubrovnik back in 2015. Baking hot day and amazing views of the harbour. Have been meaning to go back to Montenegro since on a package holiday.

A lot of people really rate Montenegro, I'm on a cruise next year and that's one of the stops...thanks mate

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I hate flying as there's usually Scouse twats on plane or airport lol

You're probably OK as long as the scouse twats are not the pilots or in air traffic control.

 

[MCFCTrick]

Love Lefkada.
Off there to a villa in two weeks.

Had a lovely week there about 15 years ago in Nidri.
The villa for next year in on the northwest coast, bear Kalamitsi.

 

[RobMCFC]

I’m off there on the 13th September, getting the train in from Barcelona then off to Madrid to finish off on 20th ..

Just got back today. Although it’s still busy, things are calming down a bit now so you are going at a good time.

 

[PragueBlue]

Anyone been to Kotor Montenegro ?
Or Ravena Bologna

I love Bologna and its neighbour Modena. Ravena is worth a day trip (maybe more if you enjoy the coast), as are some of the other towns like Parma and Ferrara. Best region of Italy for food. Lots of decent tours possible to places that produce Parma ham, parmigiano reggiano, quality vineyards etc. Very friendly locals too.

Emilia-Romagna is second only to the Veneto as my favourite region of Italy.

If I didn't love Prague so much, I'd happily spend the rest of my days in Italy, without ever feeling the need to leave.

 

[AJ71]

I love Bologna and its neighbour Modena. Ravena is worth a day trip (maybe more if you enjoy the coast), as are some of the other towns like Parma and Ferrara. Best region of Italy for food. Lots of decent tours possible to places that produce Parma ham, parmigiano reggiano, quality vineyards etc. Very friendly locals too.

Emilia-Romagna is second only to the Veneto as my favourite region of Italy.

If I didn't love Prague so much, I'd happily spend the rest of my days in Italy, without ever feeling the need to leave.

Agree on Bologna. Fabulous food. Would also recommend a day trip to Padua from there, in fact next time I go I think I would stay in Padua for a couple of nights.

 

[PragueBlue]

Agree on Bologna. Fabulous food. Would also recommend a day trip to Padua from there, in fact next time I go I think I would stay in Padua for a couple of nights.

I always do Padova when staying in Venice. Never done it from Bologna before.

 

[bennyboy]

Agree on Bologna. Fabulous food. Would also recommend a day trip to Padua from there, in fact next time I go I think I would stay in Padua for a couple of nights.

That whole area of Italy is worth visiting.
I cannot think of one city that I have not enjoyed while visiting there.
Off to Venice for 3 nights on Friday 15th Sept.

 

[AJ71]

I always do Padova when staying in Venice. Never done it from Bologna before.

Yes much handier for Venice, hence why I thought about using it as a base next time. Is it only about 20 mins on the train?

 

[pride in battle]

I love Bologna and its neighbour Modena. Ravena is worth a day trip (maybe more if you enjoy the coast), as are some of the other towns like Parma and Ferrara. Best region of Italy for food. Lots of decent tours possible to places that produce Parma ham, parmigiano reggiano, quality vineyards etc. Very friendly locals too.

Emilia-Romagna is second only to the Veneto as my favourite region of Italy.

If I didn't love Prague so much, I'd happily spend the rest of my days in Italy, without ever feeling the need to leave.

Cheers mate, only at Ravena for a day trip via a cruise :)

 

[Blue Til Death]

Just got back today. Although it’s still busy, things are calming down a bit now so you are going at a good time.

Cheers mate, I was hoping that would be the case, got 5 nights in Barca starting this Friday first off.. Rented an apartment right on the beach, looking forward to it ..

 

[m7mcfc]

its customary for every family from Merseyside to have there children arrive at Manchester Airport in full kit

Geordies here in Turkey too. All the adult men have the barcode kit on the adult women the Green away.

 

[PragueBlue]

Yes much handier for Venice, hence why I thought about using it as a base next time. Is it only about 20 mins on the train?

About 20 to 30 mins depending on the train.

 

[bennyboy]

I always do Padova when staying in Venice. Never done it from Bologna before.

Have you done the Scrovegni Chapel visit.
It was a great visit when I was there a few years back.
Interesting art gallery next to it well.
For some reason there are not much info on the paintings,which let's it down a bit.