Ever sat on the tube in Paris wondering how the stations came by their names? Maybe not, but I have, so I thought I’d do a spot of research on some of the more interesting-sounding names. Many Paris metro stations are named after wars and generals and I’m not very much interested in those ones, [...]
May-2013
This is a guest post by Jake Guernsey is a quirky little island found in the English Channel and although it is geographically closer to France, it remains loyal to the British crown. This mixture of French and British culture has given the island a truly unique feel and character. Today I am going to [...]
May-2013
I’ve put together a list of less used (apart from the Britney one, but it’s fantastic), vaguely travel-related quotes for inspiration and above all, entertainment. Hoping you like them. 30 Random Travel Quotes “Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but [...]
May-2013
This is a guest post by Ben Inder. Once in a while, or perhaps more often for readers of Quirky Travel, something different is called for. Tired of the same old same old and fancying a change for your dinner in London? Here’s a list of my favourite quirky London restaurants that offer far more [...]
Apr-2013
As of 18th April 2013, the Louxor Cinema, not too far from the Gare du Nord in Paris, reopened after having been closed as a cinema since 1983. The Egyptian decor is looking as sumptuous as expected and there’s a great choice of smaller, independent films to choose from. This video on the reopening is [...]
Apr-2013
I have to say, I’m surprised to find that there are as many hotels in the world that accept pets as there are. There are apparently 445 of them in Berlin alone, according to Expedia. I guess this must be because large numbers of people travel with pets and it would be silly to exclude [...]
Apr-2013
I researched strange beer flavours originally for a reporter who was looking from suggestions for a story on weird beers. As I didn’t hear back from them (rude), and because I quite enjoyed researching them, I thought I might as well just post them here). Quirky Travel’s 10 strange beer flavours from around the world [...]
Mar-2013
Having just returned from a trip to Iceland in early March, I wondered to myself, should I be recommending the island during the winter months? What are the considerations to mull over before you decide whether to visit Iceland in winter? Lack of People The number of tourists to Iceland is on the increase, rising [...]
Mar-2013
Whenever the term ‘eco friendly’ cropped up in conversation, it used to be hippies, flowers and lentils that sprung to mind. Now people the world over are embracing eco friendly lifestyles and even employing it in their bed and breakfast establishments. As well as the obvious benefits of reducing your carbon footprint and helping out [...]
This is a guest post by Sarah Murphy It may seem strange but Venice isn’t just the sinking city of Europe, it also happens to be one of the more haunted cities of the world. When you think about it, it starts to make sense: thick foggy nights, empty alleys and water walkways every which [...]