The all time best free things to do and places to see in Berlin. (Other than my pal's house, because that doesn't count.) We're talking hotspots here, people, hotspots. I LOVED Berlin, and I'll tell you this for free (get it, for free!?)- I wasn't expecting to. In a slightly macabre way, what makes this… Continue reading Free Things to Do in Berlin (With all the Berlin Photo Inspiration You’ll Need)
The Palau de la Música Catalana Barcelona may well be the most beautiful building in the city. Without a doubt this is one of the most stunning places I've ever stepped foot inside, and with any luck these photos will give you a sense of the brilliance of this lesser-known gem. *This site uses affiliate… Continue reading The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world
When I declared to anyone on the ship who would listen that I was 'soooo excited' that we were docking for one day in Naples, I mostly heard back replies along the lines of 'I hate Naples, it's a dangerous place,' 'I won't bother getting off the ship that day,' and 'Naples is dirty.' In… Continue reading A Winter Day in Naples
It's so incredibly easy to get from Split to Trogir, that I wholeheartedly advise anyone and everyone visiting the city to take a day trip to see the beautiful 'Little Venice' of Dalmatia. The town of Trogir is located on the historic Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, not too far from Split (and in actual fact,… Continue reading A Day Trip from Split to Trogir- Photo Inspiration from the ‘Little Venice’ of Dalmatia
A surprise day off of work in Hamburg gave us the perfect opportunity to spend one night in Berlin. And it was blooming marvellous I tell ya! Here's what we got up to during our very short stay. For the last couple of years, I've spent several months a year living and working in the… Continue reading One Night in Berlin (Peppermint schnapps, feta and big brass bands)
Trying to find out where to see sloths in Costa Rica? For about five years, it had been my dream to go to Costa Rica, for several reasons. Firstly, because to me it seemed like Costa Rica must be the happiest country on the planet. The army was completely abolished in 1949, and all the… Continue reading Where to See Sloths in Costa Rica
Norway is an absolutely stunning country. After spending several months working on a ship with a Norwegian fjords cruise itinerary, I got to know several of the country's cities, towns and villages in a way that your average cruise passenger never will. From clapboard fishermen's houses to industrial warehouse-filled towns, from snow capped mountains and… Continue reading Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway
The vibrant city of Pointe-a-Pitre is home to Guadeloupe cruise port, where many cruise ships dock on their Caribbean itineraries. Whether you want to explore the city, or get out into its surroundings, here are my top tips for docking in this incredible destination. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small… Continue reading Guadeloupe Cruise Port • Pretty Pointe-a-Pitre
There is so much to do in this beautiful city- in fact I'd argue that there's more to see and do in Split than in the more well-known city of Dubrovnik. Here are the best places to visit in Split, Croatia. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission, at no… Continue reading The Best Places to Visit in Split, Croatia
Cruise ship crew life, can be really weird, there's no denying it. On this particular occasion I got stranded in Hamburg (not allowed to board the ship due to illness), had some awkward issues with US immigration, and witnessed a bizarre bust-up in a hotel- before I was able to board the ship in Montego… Continue reading Cruise Ship Crew Life: Journey to Jamaica
