photographing the sunset over the Indian Ocean
Africa, Mauritius

Best Beaches in Mauritius: West Coast Edition

Let's face it pals- you're almost guaranteed to be in paradise wherever you venture on this stunning Indian Ocean island. But most visitors to Mauritius tend to stay in the west, where there are more resort towns and generally calmer waters. Here's my personal guide to the best beaches in Mauritius, along with tips for… Continue reading Best Beaches in Mauritius: West Coast Edition

Geiranger from the perspective of a cruise ship
Europe, Norway

Geiranger Cruise Port • Arendelle Here We Come

Sailing in to Geiranger cruise port is an experience like no other, in fact the first time I arrived I was, quite frankly, speechless. The majestic mountains lining the fjord are astounding; and this place is so fairytale-esque that Disney animators based Elsa's kingdom of Arendelle on it. Read on to discover this UNESCO World… Continue reading Geiranger Cruise Port • Arendelle Here We Come

a flooded Grand Bassin just before a festival in Mauritius
Africa, Mauritius

Grand Bassin, Mauritius • Visiting the most sacred place on the island

Mauritius is an incredible multi-cultural island nation, whose people celebrate their differences, rather than let their differences divide them. Visiting Grand Bassin is the ideal way to learn more about Mauritian Hindu culture, digging deeper than the beautiful beaches this stunning country is known for. Want to skip the story and head straight to the… Continue reading Grand Bassin, Mauritius • Visiting the most sacred place on the island

visiting Mauritius beaches on a budget
Africa, Mauritius

Mauritius on a Budget

The island nation of Mauritius is known for being a luxury destination, perfect for honeymooners wanting to lounge in five star tropical paradise. (The lucky old things). So I wasn't expecting to be able to do very much of anything with my own limited funds. Thank goodness that I was oh so very wrong. There… Continue reading Mauritius on a Budget

pretty cottages on a cobbled street in Bergen
Europe, Norway

Bergen on a Budget

It's common knowledge that Norway, like its Scandinavian neighbours, is kind of an expensive country to visit. But it is possible to explore without splashing all the cash. Bergen was the first stop on my Norway explorations, and is a city I've revisited again and again. Here's how I managed to explore Bergen on a… Continue reading Bergen on a Budget

the ferry from Santorini to Athens
Europe, Greece

The Ferry From Santorini to Athens

Getting the ferry from Santorini to Athens might not be the quickest method of travel, but there's something exquisitely beautiful about skimming across the turquoise Aegean Sea back to mainland Greece. Somehow flying in a plane just doesn't quite compare. Here's everything you need to know about getting the ferry from Santorini to Athens yourself,… Continue reading The Ferry From Santorini to Athens

a winter day in Trastevere, Rome
Europe, Italy

Rome in Winter : 10 Things You Need to Know

Rome in winter is absolutely magical. So magical in fact, that despite the fact that I'm no fan of the cold, my favourite time to visit is in the quieter, chillier months of the year. The atmosphere is captivating, the temperature is rather on the icy side, and the city feels like a living working… Continue reading Rome in Winter : 10 Things You Need to Know

the Fürstenzug on a rainy day
Europe, Germany

A Weekend in Dresden • The Jewel Box of Germany

A weekend in Dresden- two nights and three days- was the perfect amount of time to spend exploring this elegant city. Here's everything I saw and did with our short time spent there. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. Updated 2026.… Continue reading A Weekend in Dresden • The Jewel Box of Germany

Bohemian Switzerland Czechia
Czechia, Europe, Germany

Lost in Bohemian Switzerland

We had been lost in Bohemian Switzerland for four and a half hours before we finally found the road. That opener makes this sound like the beginning of some kind of post-apocalyptic fairytale. And in a way pals, that's exactly what this is. It did happen during 2020, after all. But let's take it right… Continue reading Lost in Bohemian Switzerland