More Than Just Ragu: Why Bologna should be on your list

Lighting up Scandinavia for St Lucia’s Day

Located at the ‘Top of Europe’, close to the Arctic Circle, Scandinavia is plunged into darkness at Christmas time and the winter solstice brings bone-chilling temperatures. Each year on the 13th of December, Scandinavian countries mark St Lucy’s Day with a festival. Young girls dressed as St Lucy with crowns or plastic candles carry cookies and saffron buns through the streets. Young men follow, singing along to traditional songs. The procession symbolizes the bringing of hope and light during the darkest time of year and is an angelic tradition to behold.

A Castle, a Garden and a Cathedral: Three of Kent’s Most Evocative Sights

From its expertly manicured estates to its rolling vineyards and hedgerow-lined country lanes, it’s easy to see why leafy Kent has earned the nickname ‘garden of England’. But it’s not just a holiday destination for lovers of all things blossoming and beautiful; this historic corner of Southeast England is also home to plentiful cultural delights.

Creative Copywriter Jessica Morris took a tour of some of the county’s most significant locations to find out more about what they have to offer our guests.

Festive Fancies: Our Top 6 Must-Try Christmas Foods

Christmas: it’s all about spending time with your loved ones, giving and receiving carefully chosen gifts… and of course, tucking into mouth-watering, heart-warming food. If you’re anything like us, you’ll have spent the last few weeks dreaming of a festive feast fit for Saint Nicholas himself – complete with turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings.

But beyond the traditional roast? There’s a world of alternative festive fare out there that would make a welcome addition to any Christmas table. So, to get you inspired to try something different this year, we’ve rounded up a few of our best-loved European Christmas foods.

Get that festive feeling with Blue-Roads Touring

There’s something special about winter: the nights draw in, mornings become frosty, and a hush falls over many of Europe’s landscapes. The approach of winter also means that the festive season is drawing near once again. For many, it really is the most wonderful time of the year, as we look forward to good times spent with family and friends over some filling festive fare. The familiar tinkle of Christmas songs can be heard as we begin the search for the perfect gift for our loved ones – and there’s always a party to look forward to!

Why not try something a little bit different this winter and head off on a tour of some of Europe’s most festive destinations with Blue-Roads Touring? We’ve got a new range of delightful winter-time tours which are bound to get you into the spirit of the season.

Explore some of Lonely Planet’s official best destinations with Blue-Roads Touring

It’s easy to forget just how big a place the world is when we’re wrapped up in our own lives. There are so many new and exciting places to discover, and almost infinite experiences to be had – so it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to planning a holiday.

Each year, the well-respected travel gurus at Lonely Planet put together a list of their top ten destinations for the year – sending flutters of excitement through the travel community (and lengthening the destination wish lists of many of its readers). We are delighted to announce that the list for 2020 includes two Blue-Roads Touring destinations: Morocco and England.

My first solo travel experience with Blue-Roads Touring

Our small group tours are popular with a whole range of travelers; from couples to groups of friends, there’s something for everyone – but what about solo passengers? Our Marketing Executive, Lucy Caskey, went on the Tuscan Treats tour to find out for herself, and we asked her what she thought. So, if you’re thinking about embarking on your own solo adventure with us, Lucy’s experience will hopefully give you an idea of what to expect.