Barcelona is one of the most unique cities that I've ever visited, and that is largely down to its stunning aesthetic. The buildings on these streets are works of weird and wonderful art with whole personalities of their own, but the list of famous architecture in Barcelona is so lengthy that it can be tricky… Continue reading Famous Architecture in Barcelona • Modernist, Gothic and Modern
The mountainous Mediterranean island of Corsica is paradise for people who love exploring the great outdoors. Jagged rocky peaks are smattered with salt-and-pepper wildflowers, and cliffs give way to secret sandy coves where crystal clear seawater laps. It's an absolute marvel, I'm telling you. There's an infinite number of hiking trails criss-crossing through the rugged… Continue reading Pointe de la Parata • Hiking in Corsica
Corsica is a wonderfully rugged and wild island, strewn with pine forests and permeated with rough rocky peaks and sturdy medieval towers. Docking in Ajaccio cruise port, however, you could almost overlook how close those untamed landscapes are: because Ajaccio has a definite 'chicness' about it, despite its petite size. I love it here. And… Continue reading Ajaccio Cruise Port • The prettiest pit stop in the Mediterranean
Sitting pretty on the west coast of the mountainous Mediterranean island of Corsica, Ajaccio is a delight for food lovers. Although Corsica is a French island, these shores have been wrestled back and forth between France and Genoa (in modern day northern Italy) plenty of times, and there's a clear Italian influence in Corsican cuisine.… Continue reading Ajaccio Restaurants and Eateries • My all-time Corsican Faves
The streets of València old town- known locally as la Ciutat Vella- are a beautiful maze overflowing with sumptuous smells, sights and sounds. The city is also famous for its futuristic architecture, but the elegant old town is where València's story began; whether you're here to soak up the historic atmosphere or a sumptuous plate… Continue reading València Old Town • What Do in la Ciutat Vella
It took me several visits before I realised that there's a beautiful barrio, complete with a wide sandy beach, almost immediately adjacent to the cruise port in València. Don't get me wrong, the city centre is stunning, with some truly incredible architecture and classic winding medieval streets to navigate; but once I found it, El… Continue reading El Cabanyal • Getting to Know València’s Beachside Barrio
I am not a fan of crowds, but I am a fan of Italy. In summertime, crowds are unavoidable, particularly if you stick to the most-visited destinations. Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, the Amalfi coast, and of course the five teeny tiny villages that make up Cinque Terre are hugely popular, and alas, hugely overcrowded. So… Continue reading One Day in Vernazza • September in Cinque Terre
Most people arriving in La Spezia cruise port have the same destination in mind, and I'm telling you now, that is not the city of La Spezia itself. This city on the coast of Liguria is considered the gateway to Cinque Terre, one of Italy's most stunning areas of natural beauty. Whether you want to… Continue reading La Spezia Cruise Port • The Gateway to Cinque Terre
Docking weekly in the Ligurian port of La Spezia meant that we were in perfect proximity to Cinque Terre- Northern Italy's famous coastal area, comprising of five stunning villages connected by a series of hiking paths. I love a good outdoor adventure, but hiking from Riomaggiore to Manarola via the Via Beccara turned out to… Continue reading The Via Beccara from Riomaggiore to Manarola • Hiking the Hard Way in Cinque Terre
After several years of docking in this stunning Scandinavian city, here is my ultimate guide to Stockholm cruise port; including information about the cruise terminals (there are two spots where your ship might dock), and the best things to see and do while you're here. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a… Continue reading Stockholm Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide
