Articles by: Rachel

Delicious quinoa, banana and almond cake recipe

Delicious quinoa, banana and almond cake recipe

Yoga instructor and in-house nutritionist Jo Dombernowsky has just published her first cook book. Jo teaches and prepares all the meals at our popular Pilates and yoga retreats in Fuerteventura. Jo proves that you don’t have to sacrifice good taste for good health. Serves 10-12 Ingredients 150ml quinoa 300ml water [...]

by November 20, 2014 Recipes
Making things happen – my internship with GoLearnTo.com

Making things happen – my internship with GoLearnTo.com

I am currently on a gap year before going to university and have just finished my 9 week internship with GoLearnTo.com. For me, it was a fantastic decision because I have gained experience and skills as well as finding myself inspired and focussed to take on the world after I [...]

by November 7, 2013 Our interns
4 fabulous new holidays

4 fabulous new holidays

Sometimes, old is best. Old means comfort, reliability, classic cars. My favourite sheepskin jacket was bought second hand, by my mum, 10 years before I was born. At GoLearnTo.com we love our original holidays. The tutors and hosts have had years to perfect the ultimate holiday experience. However, new can [...]

Ellen McArthur travelling solo around the world

Solos holidays – intimidating or liberating?

    Ellen Macarthur travelling solo around the world As a child, Ellen Macarthur would snuggle inside her Derbyshire family home, reading her favourite book ‘Swallows and Amazons.’ Ransome’s fictional tale gripped Macarthur to such an extent that she saved up her lunch money. For 3 years. She bought a [...]

5 top tips to enhance your sports holiday

5 top tips to enhance your sports holiday

  Sports holidays are more popular than ever. For those who thrive on being challenged they offer the perfect balance between relaxation, socializing and fitness. Gym-a-phobes, hear me out. Sports holidays don’t have to be a chore. They can include holidays like horse riding, surfing or scuba diving. The options really [...]

Working holidays – trendy and productive or sign of a closet workaholic?

Working holidays – trendy and productive or sign of a closet workaholic?

The phenomenon of a ‘working holiday’ has never been so popular. People are spending their hard earned cash to save up, board a plane and (you heard me) work some more. Working holidays have always been popular amongst gap year students searching for global travel on the cheap. Now, they [...]

by October 9, 2013 Our holidays, Sports holidays
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Eco-living with style

  Modern living is great. Facebook, chocolate, flashy little cars. I love my super dooper power shower, catching movies at the cinema and (occasionally) going out on the raz with a G&T in tow. jungle and remember what it was like before human beings evolved a mobile-phone shaped growth. I [...]

by October 9, 2013 Our holidays, Wellbeing holidays
Introducing Biagio – family man, pizza king and BFG

Introducing Biagio – family man, pizza king and BFG

Biagio is a big man, our very own BFG. This friendly giant was born and bred in Puglia,  world famous for organic ingredients and rustic recipes. At 17 he moved to  (and fell in  love with) Sorrento, where he has remained throughout the birth of his  children and  grandchildren. His [...]

by October 9, 2013 Cooking holidays and wine, Our chefs
Yoga holidays last minute offers

Yoga holidays last minute offers

Looking for a last minute yoga holiday? Bag packed? Yoga mat rolled and ready to go? Here’s an offer for an amazing yoga retreat that will have you relaxed, revived and refreshed within minutes of arriving. Set in the mountains in a tiny Pueblo Blanco overlooking the blue sea of [...]

by October 4, 2013 Wellbeing holidays
Yoga holidays in Rome, Italy – introducing our yoga instructor Jenny Buchanan

Yoga holidays in Rome, Italy – introducing our yoga instructor Jenny Buchanan

Visit the stunning village of Casperia, Rome and not only will you enjoy the tranquility of pedestrianized streets but also a range of holistic therapies and spa treatments offered at this lovely yoga retreat. Throughout the year it has a range of special guest yoga teachers. Yoga teacher Jenny Buchanan [...]

by September 23, 2013 Our yoga instuctors, Wellbeing holidays