The south west, and particularly the south west coast of England, is renowned for its stunning landscapes. It's the land of sweeping moors, genteel seaside towns and rugged clifftops. And Devon's countryside in particular has inspired a whole collection of writers to write a whole collection of books set within its boundaries: Arthur Conan Doyle… Continue reading South Devon Things to Do : Six places you should check out ASAP
Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Spain's Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea not far from the coast of Catalonia. While the island itself is renowned as a hotspot for German and English holidaymakers, I hadn't really heard much about the capital city- but it's a hugely intriguing places. If you're after the… Continue reading Palma de Mallorca Things to Do – the surprising gem of the Balearic Islands
Exploring an abandoned hotel in The Azores was not something I had planned, or even vaguely expected to be doing that day. Or any day, for that matter. The Azores, a string of Portuguese islands lying in the Atlantic Ocean about 850 miles West of the mainland, is one of the prettiest places I have… Continue reading The Monte Palace: Exploring the Abandoned Hotel in the Azores, Portugal
The port city of Marseille is a food lovers' dream, with a seemingly infinite number of restaurants, coffee shops and street food options available. Read on for my personal recommendations of the best places to eat in Marseille. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission, at no cost to the… Continue reading The Best Places to Eat in Marseille • My List of Recommendations
Sacramento to Portland by train- normally a 15 hour journey. Which may seem lengthy, but I love a long distance train journey, especially through scenery as stunning as this. What could possibly go wrong? *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to the reader. It was midnight… Continue reading Sacramento to Portland on the Coast Starlight Train
The question 'is Marseille worth visiting' comes up time and time again whenever I mention that I've spent a lot of time in France's second city. And plenty of people will tell you that no, it is not worth visiting at all. However, pals, I am not one of those people. This city may be… Continue reading Is Marseille Worth Visiting? Why this diamond in the rough gets a ‘yes’ from me
After ideas for what to do in Ferrol, Spain? This Galician city has a strong nautical heritage and an identity which is worlds apart from Spain's southern coastline; read on for the best things to do in Ferrol. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission at no cost to the… Continue reading What to do in Ferrol, Spain- A guide to Galicia’s port city
I'd read a few guides on this beautiful national park in Croatia while researching our trip. But in hindsight I'm wondering how many of them were a completely honest guide to Krka National Park? *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission, at no cost to the reader. Pinterest, Instagram and… Continue reading Krka National Park, Croatia (Expectation v Reality, and the problem with #instatravel)
Tuscany is one of the most-visited regions of Italy, famous for its rolling hills, scenic views and quaint villages. And don't even get me started on the region's most famous cities- Florence and Pisa. But if you're looking for somewhere off the beaten path in Tuscany, check out this incredible hidden gem. Here's how I… Continue reading One Day in Lucca – the hidden gem of Tuscany
There is an actual telephone box beach in Antigua! Whilst I might not have been to all 365 beaches on the island, Dickenson Bay beach is without a doubt one of the best beaches in Antigua. Hands up who else remembers the days of telephone boxes!? In England these red-painted booths are iconic, and as… Continue reading Best Beaches in Antigua • The Telephone Box at Dickenson Bay Beach
