Phil and Garth
Phil and Garth are a UK based couple with a big passion for travel. Their in-depth blog posts are packed with useful information, tips and fantastic photography. They also produce superb 60-second videos on YouTube that provide a flavour of a destination, with a polish that comes from the duo's background in broadcast media and graphic design. With an aim to hit 50 countries before turning 50, there's a lot more to come. We can't wait to see where's next!
Recent blog posts
Experience The Hanging Gardens of Bali in 60 Seconds
1st September 2023 by Phil and Garth
One of the world's best hotels, the Hanging Gardens of Bali. Located in the jungle in Ubud, Bali, it has one of the worlds most amazing swimming pools. We booked a stay with a private pool villa with views of the jungle and cheeky monkeys. It was luxury and hospitality on another level....
Experience Sint Maarten / Saint Martin in 60 Seconds
1st September 2023 by Phil and Garth
A quick taster of what it's like on the gorgeous Caribbean island of Sint Maarten and Saint Martin, 2 countries on one island...
River Ganges Camping & Boat Trip to Varanasi
31st July 2023 by Phil and Garth
Last updated: 29th July 2023. As part of their small group tour of India, Phil and Garth embarked on a budget-friendly 2-day boat trip along the River Ganges, complete with an overnight camping experience. The highlight of their journey was a visit to the enchanting city of Varanasi....
The Best Of Orlando In 3 Days
31st July 2023 by Phil and Garth
The adventure began with a thrilling 15-day road trip across Florida, starting in Orlando. The vibrant city of Orlando, known as the global hub of theme parks, offered three action-packed days of excitement....
The Best Tiki Bars in Fort Lauderdale, USA
12th February 2023 by Phil and Garth
Following our visit to Orlando, we embarked on the next leg of our Florida road trip, to Fort Lauderdale. We had booked an airBnB for a couple of nights, and were keen to explore the city's renowned tiki bars....
Fort Lauderdale Airboat Rides Through the Everglades
12th February 2023 by Phil and Garth
we took a day trip from Fort Lauderdale, where we were staying, to experience a thrilling airboat ride through Florida's must-see natural wonder - The Everglades. In the Everglades, we were able to observe the unique wildlife and vegetation that make this area so special. The airboat ride was an unforgettable experience and one that we would highly recommend....
Top 10 Most Beautiful Places in Bali for Photography
30th January 2023 by Phil and Garth
For a long time, Bali has been on our list of places to visit. It is one of the most desirable holiday spots in the world, and we were ecstatic to be able to go there....
Experience Bali in 60 Seconds
1st February 2023 by Phil and Garth
Watch our adventures in Bali video to get a taste of all the best photography spots in Bali - Indonesia's most beautiful island. ...
Experience Vienna's Christmas Markets in 60 Seconds
1st February 2023 by Phil and Garth
Vienna's Christmas Markets in 60 Seconds. Read our full review to Vienna in beautiful Austria plus our full sightseeing guide on our travel blog www.philandgarth.com/ to the best 10 Vienna Christmas markets....
Drive from Miami to Key West & 18 things to do in Key West
29th August 2022 by Phil and Garth
Driving from Miami to Key West takes you across the Florida Keys. The Keys are an archipelago of coral reef islands in the Atlantic Ocean. They stretch from the south west tip of Florida to the fabulous tropical island of Key West - which is the last island of the chain. The word ‘keys’ comes from the Spanish word ‘cayo’ meaning small island....
10 great things to do In Funchal, Madeira
21st August 2022 by Phil and Garth
Madeira is a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean just 350 miles off the North West coast of Africa. It’s the largest of the Portuguese Madeiran Archipelago of 4 islands, 35 miles long by 16 miles wide. Madeira is famous for its green volcanic peaks, flowers, hiking trails and Madeira wine. Described as “The garden of the Atlantic†because of the island’s lush vegetation and exotic flowers that bloom all year. Part of Madeira is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because...
Experience Keukenhof tulip gardens & fields near Amsterdam in 60 seconds
8th August 2022 by Phil and Garth
Get a quick taster of what to expect at Keukenhof gardens in Lisse, the Netherlands. Amazing flower displays including hundreds of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths....
