A guide to the best Bergen restaurants and coffee shops. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. In Bergen, it rains. It rains, a lot. In fact I've had to shelter from the rain in this little Norwegian city more times than… Continue reading Bergen Restaurants and Coffee Shops • My Personal Faves in Norway’s Second City
Almost 300 steps pave the way downhill to a huddle of restaurants, tavernas and fishing boats, nestled around a crescent bay at the foot of the cliffs of Oía. An old Venetian castle perches high up on the red rocks, overlooking the zig-zagging pathway where donkeys lazily flick flies from their eyelashes in the heat.… Continue reading Amoudi Bay Santorini • In the Shadow of Oía
Casa Batlló inside: is it worth paying to visit Gaudí's famous 'house of bones?' Barcelona is characterised by its weird and wonderful buildings, built in the Catalan Modernista style. Crazy shapes, flowing lines and bright colours can be seen across the whole city, making it a unique place to visit. Although there were several architects… Continue reading Casa Batlló Inside and Out
The Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean are one of the world's most incredible tropical island destinations, with stunning beaches and a consistently warm climate. The nature on these islands is astounding, making it a perfect destination for beach-lovers as well as nature-lovers. (Trust me; there are some seriously beautiful hikes in the Seychelles). But… Continue reading Port Victoria Seychelles • The best things to do in Seychelles’ capital city
I wasn’t planning on walking from Fira to Imerovigli and on to Skaros Rock; it just sort of happened. Three kilometres may be quite a distance to accidentally walk the length of, but the hike from Fira to Imerovigli is so beautiful that it was a relatively easy walk to stumble into. Things got slightly… Continue reading Fira to Imerovigli and Skaros Rock • Hiking in Santorini
Funchal, on the Portuguese island of Madeira, is a port city filled with the scent of flowers and fruit, and people bustling here there and everywhere. Although there are plenty of visitors to Madeira who can spend time slowly exploring the place, there are just as many who arrive on cruise ships, with only a… Continue reading Things to do in Funchal, Madeira
A surprise free day- especially a free day when the sun happens to be shining- is always welcome in my books. Since the pandemic began, I had discovered a new appreciation for all the beauty that can be found on my very own doorstep; hours and hours of trekking across the South Downs and along… Continue reading Eastbourne to Alfriston • A summer walk on the South Downs Way
Dubrovnik is one of the most-visited tourist destinations in Croatia, and it’s easy to see why. The walled old town is a maze of cobbled alleyways and red rooftops, perching on a rocky outcrop in the Adriatic Sea on Croatia’s stunning Dalmatian coastline. It’s seeped in history, both recent and ancient, and when Game of… Continue reading Dubrovnik on a Budget
We docked in Le Havre in Normandy, once a week. But under normal circumstances we got no further than the city's pebbly beach, stopping here and there for either coffee or crepes, and one particularly adventurous day for real live snails. (Actually, they weren't alive, they were cooked in garlic butter but, you get what… Continue reading Le Havre to Étretat
Visiting the baobabs in Antsiranana was an awesome experience. But witnessing the tourism industry in Madagascar also brought with it plenty of conflicting emotions. *This site contains affiliate links, where I earn a small commission from purchases you make, at no cost to you. The first time I set foot in Madagascar was when we… Continue reading Visiting the Baobabs in Antsiranana, Madagascar
