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Take a self-drive holiday through Europe with Peugeot/Citroen car leasing by Discover Travel
Taking a self-drive holiday through Europe can be one of the most rewarding holiday experiences and such an exciting and enjoyable way to explore Europe at your own pace. With Peugeot and Citroen car leasing programmes – available to New Zealand residents or citizens holidaying in Europe, you receive a… Learn more
A Turkish Odyssey by Peter Dunne
Having only visited Istanbul before, I was really keen to get to Turkey and visit the numerous interesting places I have read about over the years, could they all be as spectacular as they sounded? It took me two weeks to find out and yes they certainly were, read on… Learn more
Self-Driving the Peloponnese – a very Greek holiday
The Peloponnese has so many reasons to visit it. As a family we decided it ticked all the boxes and more: History, extraordinary history, the area is filled with famous places that conjure up familiar stories. Beaches, unspoilt and quiet, snorkelling over ancient cities, turtles, swimming around shipwrecks – endless… Learn more
Exploring the islands of Croatia by bike and boat by Janine Hay
Seven years ago, I travelled with a group of friends around Croatia, during the extreme heat of the summer months, on a road trip from the UK, with nothing but a tent and some camping gear. During this trip, after stopping in Slovenia and the Italian lakes we drove through… Learn more
Exploring unspoilt Milos
Milos is a beautiful volcanic island edged with the best beaches that Greece has to offer. It is in the far south west of the Cyclades islands and a mere 3 hour fast ferry from Athens. It is also connected via ferry to Santorini, Folegandros and Crete. One of the… Learn more
Cruising the Greek Islands by Peter Dunne
Having not visited Greece since 1987 it was probably time for me to go back, and what better way to visit Greece than on a small ship cruise. The MS Galileo departs every Saturday from Pireaus for the Jewel of the Cyclades cruise, a great itinerary taking in Poros, Folegandros,… Learn more
The Ionian Islands by Discover Travel
What an undiscovered secret tucked away on the West Coast of Greece. The Ionian Islands of Corfu, Paxos, Lefkada and Kefalonia are very Venetian, not surprising since they were ruled by the Venetians from the 15th Century until the French and then the British took control of them in the… Learn more