Holidaymakers flock to the Turkish riviera all summer long; there are plenty of resorts to choose from for every kind of budget, and the Mediterranean beaches are absolute stunners. I've never visited during the summer, but in November, I was curious about what Antalya Old Town had to offer. Here's how I spent two days… Continue reading Two days in Antalya Old Town • Autumn in Türkiye
Autumn in Europe is one of the best times of year- and that's coming from a summer baby through and through. Ya know why? European summer is overrated. It's overcrowded, hot, sticky and (especially in the Mediterranean), it can be overwhelming. There, I said it. What you want to do, pals, is to head over… Continue reading Autumn in Europe • My Favourite Fall Destinations
Of all the things to do in Visby, if I'm completely honest, seeing Bob was always at the top of my list. We would leave the port and walk through a little park to get to the medieval town, and without fail a very large tabby cat with tufty ears would trot out of hiding… Continue reading The Best Things to Do in Visby • Fairytale town of Gotland
What an absolute joy it is to visit a new place and not rely solely on the internet to govern what you see and do. Or even why you go there in the first place. Hertfordshire is, it turns out, a really beautiful part of England, but I'm not writing this to persuade you to… Continue reading This is Not Your Sign to Visit Hertfordshire
There's a little bit of confusion on the internet, pals. And it makes sense. There are actually two Cartagena cruise ports in this big wide world. The first, Cartagena de Indias, is in Colombia. Although arguably that's actually the second Cartagena, as it's named after a city in Spain. (Colonialism and all that.) So to… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Cartagena Spain Cruise Port
Is the Hospital de Sant Pau one of Barcelona's most beautiful buildings? There are a few hot contenders, but personally I think it's a yes. There are other, far more famous structures around the city, but personally I think few are worth paying the entrance fee for. (Unless you're super interested in architecture. The prices… Continue reading Inside the Hospital de Sant Pau • A Photo Diary
I realised I was trilingual whilst waiting for a bus in Mallorca. I'd decided to DIY a day trip from Palma to Sóller, and when I sat down in the bus shelter to await the journey back to the city, talking to the stranger next to me was the last thing on my mind. (In… Continue reading Lost and Found in Translation • A Day Trip from Palma to Sóller
A day docked on the Costa Blanca at Alicante cruise port is almost guaranteed to be a sun-soaked experience. Plenty of visitors arrive wanting a grand day out at the beach, (and you can definitely find it here), but there are other options if that doesn't float your boat. As a crew member, I've been… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Alicante Cruise Port
Palermo is grand, gloriously gritty, and a little bit rough around the edges. Its streets are a mixture of wide open boulevards lined with domed churches, palaces and apartment buildings, and narrow, crowded markets filled with noise, octopus tentacles and piles and piles of lemons. In fact you'll swing back and forth between calm and… Continue reading Palermo Cruise Port • The Best Guide to Sicily’s Capital
The Sicilian city of Messina appears to be almost within touching distance of the Italian mainland. Calabria- the region forming the 'toe' of Italy's sophisticated boot- sits just across the water, visible even on a hazy day. But Sicily has a culture separate from the mainland, and spending a day docked in Messina cruise port… Continue reading The Complete Guide to Messina Cruise Port • The Doorway to Sicily
