I had images in my mind of a glorious Arctic midnight sun in Norway, sky paused at a beautiful 'sunset' for hours on end. With our trip from Honningsvag to Nordkapp however, this wasn't to be.. But what on Earth is Nordkapp, I hear you ask!? Nordkapp- or North Cape- is known as the Northenmost… Continue reading Midnight Sun in Norway: Expectation vs Reality on a Midnight Trip to Nordkapp
How we spent four days in Stoupa, the sleepy Greek village which until recently has been completely off the radar for English visitors. Our first few days in the Peloponnese were spent in a Medieval castle perched on a rock in the sea; as one does. It was incredible, although considering Monemvasia is technically in… Continue reading Four Days in Stoupa: Our Introduction to Greece’s Mani Peninsula
Caveland Santorini isn't just the best hostel in Santorini, it's also one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at in the actual world. (And I've stayed in a fair few along my travels, of widely varying standards.) In fact I love this unique cave hostel- which has more of the air of a boutique… Continue reading Is this the best hostel in Santorini? • Why I’ll always return to Caveland Santorini
Whether you're staying in Iceland for a while, or just docking for a day at a time like I did, the best way to get out and about in this stunning country is by car. Although buses run in between the major towns and villages, self drive tours in Iceland are without a doubt the… Continue reading A Northeast Iceland Road Trip to Godafoss and Myvatn (Or, Waterfalls, Thermal Pools and Surprise Nudity)
I am what is commonly known as A Massive Chicken. So to say I'm proud of myself for ziplining in Costa Rica is an understatement. Guys. My left shoulder is in serious pain- I can barely lift my arm above a 30 degree angle to my body. And this is mainly due to the fact… Continue reading Ziplining in Costa Rica. What a way to see the rainforest!
Welcome, one and all! To your friendly Hamburg coffee guide!! Well pals, it's no secret that I'm a real fan of a good coffee shop, due partly to my love of a good cup of coffee but also to the general experience of the whole shebang. A good coffee shop is in my opinion 50%… Continue reading Hamburg Coffee Guide: 7 Places to Grab a Coffee in Hamburg (That Aren’t Starbucks)
There are plenty of intriguing things to do in Monemvasia, one of the most incredible Greek villages I've visited to this day. After a few days alone in Santorini, the tiny town of Monemvasia was the first stop on our Grecian road trip for me and my pal Rachel. Located in the South East of… Continue reading Things to Do in Monemvasia, Greece (The most magical town of all)
The ultimate guide for how to get to Saona Island, whether by a group tour or privately organised excursion. Isla Saona is a paradise island, easily accessible as a day trip from Bayahibe or Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. We organised our own excursion to Saona Island, and were so spellbound that we returned… Continue reading How to get to Saona Island, Dominican Republic • One Day in Paradise.
When most people think of Greece, particularly when it comes to travelling all over it, the classic image is of island-hopping on turquoise seas and skipping down alleyways of whitewashed buildings. But what about a Greece road trip? Where can you even drive to in mainland Greece?? When we first came up with the idea… Continue reading A Greece Road Trip : Discovering the Peloponnese and Beyond
I'm a bit late to the party here, given that we're almost one month into the new year, but at this particular moment in time I appear to be stuck in a hotel in Hamburg with not a whole lot to do. So what better way to fill the time than a casual reflection on… Continue reading A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017
