I'm telling you now pals: there is more to Lanzarote cruise port than meets the eye. (Although you'll catch a glimpse of its otherworldly landscape in the distance as you dock.) Most Canary Islands cruise itineraries include a stop in Lanzarote's capital city of Arrecife, and although the city is on the sleepier side, there's… Continue reading Lanzarote Cruise Port • The Best Guide to Arrecife
"Wooooow!" Andrii declared for the twelfth time in the last ten minutes. It had become a strong catchphrase for him on these road trips of ours, and I didn't blame him one bit. The thing about working on a cruise ship is that while you can almost achieve 'local' status in the immediate vicinity of… Continue reading In Search of Mount Teide • A Road Trip from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Some of my most favourite places that I've ever visited have been the little villages of the world, slightly off-the-beaten path, where life continues without too much interference from prying visitors (like, well, myself). So when I visited the Greek island of Rhodes for a few days in summer, I naturally sought out a quiet… Continue reading Archangelos, Rhodes • A slice of the quiet life
In the bustling Swiss capital of Zürich, Josephine's Guesthouse is the ideal place for solo female travellers to stay. Looking for a hotel with more privacy than a hostel, but more affordable than, well, the rest of Zürich? I've found the spot, pals. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission… Continue reading Josephine’s Guesthouse, a Unique Zürich Hotel for Women • Hotel Review
Whilst I definitely do not profess to being the ultimate fountain of knowledge on all the taste sensations this stunning Catalan city has to offer, I've been really lucky to spend a lot of time in Barcelona over the last five or six years. Which means that I've managed to build up quite a list… Continue reading Eating and Drinking in Barcelona • Barcelona restaurants, coffee shops and street food
Our original plan that day had been to visit Vesuvius, but as we were literally denied entry to the train, it dawned on us that we'd actually been sold the wrong ticket and would therefore never make it. How very awkward. We realised we'd have to rethink our plans slightly. It was time to head… Continue reading Inside the Royal Palace of Naples
Rhodes is a stunner of a city, although considering its location on the little Greek island of Rodos (also known, perhaps confusingly, as Rhodes), its cosmopolitan-ness might come as a bit of a surprise. This is a busy working city, much busier than other Greek island cities like Corfu or Lefkada. But then, this is… Continue reading One Day in Rhodes • Exploring Rhodes Town in a day
Perched on a hilltop above a mishmash of white houses and a stunning turquoise bay, is one of Greece's most brilliant ancient architectural gems. And although this beautiful village is tiny, it's more than worth a visit when you're staying on the Dodecanese island of Rhodes. Keep reading to discover how to get there, where… Continue reading What to Do in Lindos • Discovering Rhodes’ Prettiest Village
A day in Pompeii had me gasping from the minute we arrived. (Gasping in awe at the sheer scale of the ruined city, but also gasping for breath- it was so hot that Vesuvius might as well have been erupting throughout our entire visit.) Summer in Italy is hot hot hot, and that August day… Continue reading A Day in Pompeii • Lava and Ash in Italy’s Land of Fires
Nordfjordeid cruise port was another one of those Scandinavian ports that we ended up docking at purely by chance. The Russian invasion of Ukraine had caused all shipping traffic to be diverted away from the Baltic Sea, so at the very last minute our ship had to find some alternative ports to call at. Of… Continue reading Nordfjordeid, Norway • Docking at Nordfjordeid Cruise Port
