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Welcome to Helen on her Holidays. Hello, I’m Helen. I’m a travel blogger near Manchester, UK with a full-time job and a mission to make the most of my annual leave. Read more about me.
14 tips for visiting Pompeii (plus how to climb Vesuvius)
Aug 18, 2024 · 12. Do get a different perspective. by visiting Herculaneum, a few stops along the Circumvesuviana train line from Pompeii and another easy trip from Naples or Sorrento. Herculaneum was also destroyed when Vesuvius erupted, but it’s much quieter than Pompeii.
The best places to stay to visit Pompeii - Helen on her Holidays
Dec 28, 2022 · The 4 star Hotel Giosuè A Mare is a relaxing place to stay to visit Pompeii. It has its own private section of beach, the station is less than 20 minutes’ walk away and a bus route to Sorrento starts at the end of the street. Most of the rooms were renovated in 2019 and are fresh and bright with sea views.
How to visit Herculaneum (and 3 huge reasons why you should)
Aug 7, 2023 · Visiting Herculaneum from Sorrento. The journey from Sorrento to Herculaneum is another really easy trip on the Circumvesuviana train. Get on the train at the station in the centre of Sorrento and get off at Ercolano Scavi. The train from Sorrento to Ercolano takes around 40 minutes; at peak times there’s a train every 15 minutes.
11 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips) - Helen …
Jul 13, 2024 · The best things to do in Ischia. 1. Ischia Ponte and Castello Aragonese. Castello Aragonese sits romantically at the end of a long causeway in Ischia Ponte. Visiting the castle is one of the best things to do in Ischia. It’s the view that’s prompted a …
Destinations - Helen on her Holidays
Northern Ireland. Driving the Causeway Coastal Route: Northern Ireland’s best road trip. The Gobbins: A thrilling coastal walk in Northern Ireland. Amazing destinations in Europe and beyond on Helen on her Holidays. With helpful tips on the best places to go and ideas for making the most of your vacations.
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Jul 13, 2024 · The best hikes in Madeira. Madeira is a beautiful island with stunning landscapes that are perfect to explore on foot. Click through to discover 9 of the best walking routes in Madeira. Written by: Helen. Published on: 31st January 2024. Next. The latest posts from Europe and UK travel blogger Helen on her Holidays.
Italy Archives - Helen on her Holidays
The Orrido di Bellano, a breathtaking natural gorge with gushing waterfalls formed over 15 million years, is one of Lake Como’s best-kept secrets.
Portugal Archives - Helen on her Holidays
Matosinhos is a great beach town just 20 min from Porto, with a wide, sandy beach, great food and interesting things to do. See why Matosinhos is worth a visit. Written by: Helen. Published on: 5th August 2023. Europe, Portugal.
Spain Archives - Helen on her Holidays
Costa Adeje beaches: Ultimate guide to Costa Adeje’s best beaches. From Playa de Troya on the border with Playa de las Americas, to Playa La Caleta to the north of the resort, don’t miss this complete guide to the best beaches in Costa Adeje. Written by: Helen. Published on: 5th February 2024. Europe, Spain.