Andrea Godfrey Travel Blog Posts
Top Six Happiest Countries You Can Travel to with Regent
Where in the world do people live their happiest lives?
The World Happiness Report 2025, published by the Oxford Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership with...
Gothenburg Travel Guide: What to Do, Where to Stay & Top Attractions
Tucked away on Sweden’s west coast, Gothenburg is Scandinavia’s underrated gem - a city where buzzing food halls and world-class museums sit beside...
Iceland Photography Competition: Striking Iceland Pictures from Our Travellers
There’s something about Iceland that brings out the photographer in all of us.
Whether it’s the golden light catching on a waterfall, or the...
Unique Iceland Trip Ideas: Where to Go on a Return Trip to Iceland
If you’ve already visited Iceland once before, it’s likely you've explored iconic spots like the Golden Circle, Blue Lagoon and...
Unusual European Summer Holidays: Off-the-Beaten-Track Destinations to Explore
Why Choose an Unusual Summer Holiday in Europe?
While Europe’s hotspots buzz with summer crowds, we know that the real magic lies in its hidden...
Best Lakes to Visit in Europe Outside of Italy
It’s a well-known truth that Italy is home to some of the world’s most popular lakes that attract millions across the world each year. But instead...
Best Nordic Countries to Visit in the Summer
While winter offers a wonderland of frozen spectacles, a Nordic summer trip brings true hidden gems.
Discover dramatic landscapes, delving into winding...
Why you should visit Europe's capitals of culture for 2024
The Norwegian city of Bodø, the Estonian city of Tartu and the Austrian city of Bad Ischl have all been crowned ‘European Capital of...
Best Places to Visit in Tallin - Exploring Beyond the Old Town Walls
Tallinn is certainly the poster boy for quaint medieval old towns. Most visitors head straight to the jumble of cobbled streets leading to its Town Hall...
5 best countries to see the Midnight Sun
Take a trip bathed in summer sun that never sets with some of our best places to see the midnight sun.
The midnight sun appears in certain areas of...
10 Great Places to Travel Solo
Solo travel is a time of enlightenment, an experience during which you'll have the opportunity to reflect on life and discover its many wonders. Whether...
Oman Desert Tours: 10 Things to See & Do
The vast deserts in Oman are home to a host of unique experiences.
Dating back to pre-historic human habitation over 100,000 years ago, the country is awash...
Best Glass Igloos to See the Northern Lights
Seeing the northern lights paint the night sky in vibrant ribbons and rays of greens and purples is a true bucket list experience. With our list of glass-roof...
The Best Time and Place to see the Northern Lights in Norway
Are you seeking a northern lights adventure in Norway? This extraordinary country is perfect for travel enthusiasts and nature lovers looking for a thrilling...
Alternative Holiday Destinations For Every Month of the Year
Looking for some alternative travel destinations this year?
At Regent, we're experts in everything unusual when it comes to finding off-the-beaten track...
The Best Destinations for Small Group Trips
If you're choosing a road less travelled by for your next adventure, then creating your own itinerary can be a daunting task. Thanks to our team's...
Wine Tours & Vineyard Holidays: Alternative Winery Destinations Around the World
While the world’s famous wine regions have their undeniable charm, we’re here to uncover hidden gems that offer a fresh take on local discovery....
The Top 8 Unusual Festivals in October Around the World
Halloween often steals the limelight when it comes to events in October, but the month brings a vast range of alternative exciting events across the world. At...
The Best Hotels to See the Northern Lights
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are natural light shows in the Earth's polar regions, caused by charged particles colliding with the atmosphere,...
Unveiling the Hidden Charms of Kazakhstan's Mangystau Province
I was delighted to be invited on a short educational trip to Kazakhstan's hidden gem, Mangystau Province. This area of Kazakhstan was completely new to me,...
Where’s Not Hot in August in Europe?
Escape Southern Europe's scorching heat this August and head to some much cooler, but equally picturesque, places in the world's remote corners.
You...
Top 10 Alternative Adventures for Autumn 2024
Embark on a thrilling journey this autumn with our handpicked selection of the top ten alternative adventures. Escape the beaten path and discover hidden gems,...
Best Restaurants in Tirana
It’s impossible to have a bad meal in Albania.
That's a pretty bold statement to make, but after my recent trip to Tirana and beyond, I stand by my...
Best Places to Visit in Tallinn
Uncover this vibrant Baltic city with our round-up of the best places to visit in Tallinn – Estonia's historic and picturesque...
A Lithuanian Historic Feast at Ertlio Namas
When one thinks about Lithuanian cuisine, you automatically think of cold pink beet soup called šaltibarščiai or potatoes – potatoes...
Revisiting Albania after 25 years...
Having last visited Albania in the 90s, I could not turn down the opportunity to head back out there over the May bank holiday. I can certainly say that...
Review of Mrizi I Zanave Agroturizëm - Albanian Slow Food
Our small group tours to Albania have been enjoying farm to table meals at the restaurant here for quite some time now, so when Ellie, our Balkans Product...
Why one visit to Iceland is never enough
(Nephew of Andrea, our Brand Manager)
I’ve been lucky enough to visit Iceland three times already and I would love to visit a fourth, fifth and sixth......
Summer fun in Karelia, Finland
As we are starting to feel a little more optimistic about getting away this summer, I began thinking about destinations that are on the top of my list for a...
Have a Whale of a time at these museums
This incredible architectural masterpiece will unfurl like a whale’s tail from the water, with amazing sea views and a wealth of information and exhibits...
An interview with Andrea - Regent Holidays' Brand Manager
We interviewed our Brand Manager, Andrea, on her 23 years working with Regent Holidays - from tour leading in some of our favourite European destinations to...
Deplar Farm - secluded, exclusive and luxurious
After spending the night near Hofsós, already some distance off the main highway in remote North Iceland, we drove further into the evocatively named...
Winter in Poland
At Regent we love a Central European city break, especially during atmospheric winter days, the air heavy with a promise of snow, hearty comfort food and of...
The Big Arctic Five
...and we don’t mean the five Arctic littoral states of Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the USA but the five amazing arctic experiences possible on...
The Expert Guide to Stockholm
I have spent many years travelling via Stockholm – flying en route to the Baltics, Russia and even Swedish Lapland – but have never visited the...
Ice for All Seasons
Most of our customers usually venture to the remoteness of Swedish Lapland to spend a night in the Icehotel during the depths of a Nordic winter. However,...
Adventures on the Arctic Coastway
Now, I love a geothermal dip so I backtracked up the coast on the rough Route 748 to take a dip in the authentic Icelandic nature baths at Grettislaug. The...
Travelling the Arctic Coast Way and Diamond Circle
During my time travelling to Iceland, I’ve found that often, the best way to travel in Iceland is actually not taking the most direct route between point...
Iceland Spa Adventures
Iceland is one of our favourite destinations here at Regent, thanks to its amazing spa facilities… you can find pools of various shapes and sizes...
Our Top Spots Inside the Kremlin Walls
The Moscow Kremlin is such an iconic landmark and is on every visitor’s list of places to visit. Its impressive red walls and turrets line Red Square on...
Summer in Finland: Lapland is not just for Christmas
Having visited Finnish Lapland in the winter where temperatures dropped to minus 15 degrees, trees in the forest stood like icy pinnacles and there were all...
Northern lights myths from around the world
Many of us at Regent have been incredibly lucky and witnessed spectacular displays of the world's greatest natural light show: the northern lights. Visible...
A Samogitian Dinner in Lithuania
Regent Holidays' Product Manager, Andrea Godfrey, visits Lithuania and shares her experiences of one of her more bizarre dining experiences: a...
Five amazing things to do in the Azores
Straddling the mid-Atlantic ridge, the Azores are one of the best places in the world from which to experience the yearly migrations of the Atlantic...
Top five things to do in Svalbard in winter
The Head of Regent, Andrea Godfrey, travels to Svalbard in the winter months and shares her top pick of activities to include on your Polar Nights...
Lapland with Kids: What to Know & Do for the Ultimate Family Holiday
For families seeking an unforgettable winter adventure, Lapland with kids is pure enchantment. Imagine your children’s delight as they meet Father...
Best Montenegro Holiday Destinations & Wineries: Wine Tasting and Hidden Gems
Montenegro is well-explored by our experienced team here at Regent. It's ancient traditions, picturesque towns, serene bays, abundant national parks...
Five Great Rail Journeys
At Regent Holidays, we scour the globe for trips that offer a travel experience unlike any other.
With the Trans-Siberian Railway having celebrated its...
Terceira vs São Miguel: Which Azores Island Should You Visit?
Have you found yourself wondering 'which Azores Island should I visit?'
When it comes to exploring the Azores, we know that the choice often comes...
5 Unusual museums from around the world
Museums aren’t all collections of cavernous chambers full of dusty, old relic after dusty, old relic (not that dusty, old relics can’t be...
Inside Moscow's grand kremlin palace
Approaching Moscow’s Kremlin was a magnificent sight. Even under a cloudy, threatening sky, the gold-covered cupolas of the cathedrals and bell towers in...
5 restaurants in Kosovo you need to visit
Traditional Kosovan food is very similar to Albanian cuisine with its Turkish and Balkan influences so expect delicious warm breads, huge plates of grilled...
My favourite Russian salad
Salad Olivier
One of my favourite Russian salads, which is also know as Russian Salad outside Russia and wedding salad in Mongolia! The original version...
A night at the Darvaza gas crater
Our long journey towards the Darvaza Gas Crater begins in Ashgabat. We depart through the Dashoguz Gate and head into the vast Kara Kum Desert, where 160km in...
Pancake day - with a Russian twist!
Try this delicious alternative to Pancakes this Shrove Tuesday – a tasty Russian version!
Loosely translated as Butter Pancake Week, Maslenitsa is a...
Secret soviet-style dining in Lviv
Lviv’s Restaurant Kryivka is never going to win any awards for fine dining, but what do you need fine dining for when you can order horilka (Ukrainian...
Discovering the Akhal-teke horses of Turkmenistan
One of the more unexpected but undoubted highlights of our tour to Turkmenistan was the visit to the Akhal-Teke Stud Farm, run by the jovial Mr. Gulmedov, near...
5 Amazing Trans-Siberian Railway Stops
A journey on the iconic Trans-Siberian Railway from Moscow to Vladivostok covers nearly 10,000km and a clock-busting seven time zones. A non-stop trip from end...
A recipe for Ukranian Borscht
One of my favourite Ukrainian dishes of all time, even in the 33 degree heat wave that Kyiv was experiencing when I visited this summer, is borscht. This...
5 unmissable mausoleums & tombs
For the discerning despot, an opulent and ludicrously expensive mausoleum is the preferred option for securing a long and lasting legacy after they’ve...
Reykjavik City Breaks Guide: Top Things to Do, Best Hotels & Northern Lights
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All At Sea in Iceland: A Family Adventure in Reykjavik
There’s nothing quite like enjoying an enriching family adventure holiday with your loved ones. From thrilling whale watching to exploring fjords...
5 Of The World's Best Drinks You've Never Heard Of
"The first condition of understanding a foreign country is to drink it,” Rudyard Kipling so nearly said. Nevertheless there are few better or more...
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