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
The tiny village of Åndalsnes is the starting point for some of the best hikes in Norway. And although the time constraints of working on a ship meant that I didn't even make it all the way to the top, I'm still gonna write all about my experience of attempting to hike to Rampestreken. Plus,… Continue reading Best Hikes in Norway – Åndalsnes, the Mountaineering Capital
Summer in Iceland is a curious but beautiful thing. Even though it was the middle of June when our ship docked in the tiny town of Ísafjördur in the Westfjords, it was full on freezing. Was I wearing enough layers of clothing? It's a hard 'no' to that one my friends, despite the fact that… Continue reading Summer in Iceland: One Day in Ísafjördur and Flateyri
The five star Annabelle Hotel in Cyprus is a truly beautiful hotel. I would previously never have put the words 'elegant' and 'Paphos' in the same sentence, but the Annabelle is stunning and the city of Paphos really surprised me. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission at no cost… Continue reading The Annabelle Hotel, Cyprus • Hotel Review
