2 days in Porto, Portugal is perfect for seeing the best of the city. You absolutely could spend 4 days here, but 2 will give you enough to get a flavour and craving coming back! Porto is the second largest … Read More
You have to take part in a port wine tour in Porto. Because when in Rome and all that. Except obviously in this case, when in Porto. It was literally the only thing I had on the agenda and the … Read More
I visited Prague in Spring way back in 2015 and it was definitely the perfect time of year to visit. It was warm and sunny, pleasant to sit outside but such a lovely temperature to walk around in. The city … Read More
I have been to Iceland before but these trips have been catch ups with my best friend who lives there. As well as using her and her partner to see the more local side of Iceland (find out how I … Read More
The best thing about winter is that it is ski season! As someone who has skied all their life, I cannot miss a winter without taking a trip to the mountains. And, as someone who is based in the UK, … Read More
Vienna is a fantastic city break, no matter what the time of year. But in December, it is an incredibly magical and festive place. Nothing will put you in the festive spirit more than a visit to the Christmas Markets … Read More
Berlin was somewhere that had never been particularly high on my bucketlist, but everyone I knew who had visited had had such a great time. I found Berlin to be unlike any other city I have visited, it was modern, … Read More
When I was told I had to go to Brussels for work, I immediately booked a day off after the event finished so I could spend 24 hours in Brussels. I had never been to Belgium before, and it was … Read More
If you are visiting Slovenia, then I am sure Lake Bled will be on the top of your to see list. Even if you are short on time, taking a day trip to Lake Bled from Ljubljana is a must … Read More
I love staying somewhere a little bit different and quirky when I travel and Hostel Celica certainly provided that! Located in the incredibly cool Metelkova area of the city, it was the perfect base for exploring Ljubljana. History of Hostel … Read More
When thinking of city break in Europe, Ljubljana might not be the first place that comes to mind. Well, it should be. Forget Rome, Barcelona, Paris. Ljubljana is where it’s at. And to prove this point to you, I have put … Read More
Having been working in Scotland for a week with no time to explore, I wanted to make sure I did something on my one morning in this part of the U.K. Which is why I used my time to spend … Read More
Having had such an amazing time on my recent European city break to Amsterdam I asked for some suggestions for other, not-to-be-missed, European destinations. Some great suggestions came pouring in, so I decided to put a list together; an ultimate … Read More
Is 48 hours in Amsterdam enough? Of course not, but as it is so close to the U.K, it really doesn’t matter. It is definitely a city you can return to again and again, and discover a little bit more … Read More
There is a reason that everyone who visits Menorca says how much they love it. It is somewhere people keep returning to once they have discovered it. The hidden gem of the Balearic Islands! I have been to Menorca over … Read More
I recently had a few hours to kill in South Kensington and decided to visit the Natural History Museum. My favourite building in London. There is nothing quite like playing tourist in your own country, and this museum is the … Read More
I am a big advocate of the staycation and Norfolk is the ultimate destination for this. I live in Norfolk, so some might question the sanity of taking precious time off work… to go on holiday… where you live. But … Read More
Inspired by all this snow I wanted to write about somewhere I had been that epitomises this. Surprisingly, considering I am such a lover of cold and winter, I have discovered there aren’t that many places I have been too. … Read More
Autumn is my favourite season and something I get ridiculously excited about, so I wanted to write about a lovely autumnal trip I took in 2015 to County Galway in Ireland. My friend and I had taken a holiday together … Read More
So the trip has got off to a good start. Arrive at Heathrow and our flight is cancelled. Super. The helpful people at United airlines info desk booked us onto a later flight and we should still make our connecting … Read More
While it is wonderful to be out and exploring the world, there is a lot to be said for exploring parts of the country where you live. A weekend trip to the Cotswolds needs to be at the top of … Read More