Tulip season in Holland is definitely one of the best times to visit. But where is the best place to see the tulips? As synonymous with The Netherlands as the coffee shops of Amsterdam and the wooden clogs of, er, the people who wear wooden clogs, tulips are kind of a big deal around here.… Continue reading Tulip Season in Holland. A Day at Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands
I'm going to be deadly seriously honest here, pals, and say right away that whenever I've been living on a ship that docks at Ijmuiden, this tiny town in the Netherlands has not been everybody's cup of tea. So you can call me crazy, but I for one, love Ijmuiden port. And this is for… Continue reading A Guide to Ijmuiden Port and Strand Ijmuiden- the Blusteriest Beach in all The Netherlands)
Hen parties these days come in all shapes, sizes and locations these days, and my little sister Freya's family hen party in Kent is a tale of many twists and turns. For any non-English reader out there, a 'hen party' is the UK version of the American 'bachelorette party,' and in the last few years… Continue reading Adventures on a Family Hen Party in Kent
There are plenty of choices when looking for Gatwick Airport hotels. But the novelty of staying in a cabin at the Yotel Air (plus the fact that it's affordable and located inside Gatwick's South Terminal), mean that this is my top choice when I need to book a stay at the airport. Back in the day,… Continue reading Gatwick Airport Hotels – Staying in a cabin at the Yotel Air
Casco Viejo, Panama City. If you're craving colourful streets and Latin American vibes, this is your spot. Here's all the photo inspiration you need, plus a few tales and tips about this historic gem. Panama's capital city, the imaginatively named Panama City, is located on the country's Pacific coast, right at the entrance to The… Continue reading Exploring Casco Viejo, Panama City
Milan Bergamo Airport is to Milan what Stansted is to London. Once upon a time, the powerful forces of nature, Budapest airport, and the glorious company that is Ryanair all joined together in a magical but tragic alignment of the stars, setting off a chain reaction of events and strange surprises. The likes of which… Continue reading Milan Bergamo Airport is Nowhere Near Milan – that time we got stuck in Italy
Budapest in summer is a glorious thing! The first time I went to Budapest was around Christmas. The ground was frozen solid and the majority of the city was shrouded in icy mist. It was in fact so freezing cold, and I was so terrified of slipping on the sheets of ice covering the pavements,… Continue reading Budapest in Summer – Photographs, tales and tips from a summer stay in Budapest
Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic, is basically PARADISE. The surrounding water is crystal clear and filled with tropical fish, and the island itself is filled with palm trees and white sand. The island is also home to a private beach owned by Costa Cruises, which is how we were lucky enough to be spending… Continue reading A Day on Catalina Island in the Dominican Republic
The Costa Rica cruise port of Puerto Limón is atmospherically a strange kind of place. We visited Limón once every two weeks as part of our Caribbean cruise itinerary, and though my first impression was odd, I grew to appreciate the city. The first time our ship docked in Puerto Limón, the sky was grey… Continue reading The Costa Rica Cruise Port of Puerto Limón
The tiny island of Îlet du Gosier is one of the most magical places in the Caribbean, reachable from the Plage de la Datcha either by ferry or kayak. (Or you could even swim if you're strong enough.) Here's how to spend a day on this glorious piece of paradise. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading Îlet du Gosier, Guadeloupe • A French Caribbean island paradise
