street in Valencia
Europe, Spain

One Day in Valencia, Spain

One day in Valencia is not enough! I only had such a short time because I was docked in Valencia on a cruise ship, but however minimal my time there was, I still managed to appreciate the city and find plenty to do. Spain's third largest city after the far busier Madrid and Barcelona, Valencia… Continue reading One Day in Valencia, Spain

tree with stormy sky in the Mallorca countryside
Europe, Spain

Road trip Mallorca : From Palma to Andratx

It wasn't actually our plan to go for a road trip in Mallorca. It was the island's off-season and my pal and I had been strolling around the little suburb of Cala Major- a pretty little sandy beach on the outskirts of Palma. We had no real plan for what to do that day other… Continue reading Road trip Mallorca : From Palma to Andratx

reflections of pastel coloured buildings
Europe, Italy

What to do in Livorno, Tuscany’s Port City

Most visitors arrive in the city of Livorno by cruise ship, ready to head out into the surrounding Tuscan countryside or to the nearby cities of Florence, Pisa, or Lucca. Don't get me wrong, it makes sense that you'd want to head further afield to the more interesting, classically beautiful places. But what to do… Continue reading What to do in Livorno, Tuscany’s Port City

yellow vest top in alcazaba
Europe, Spain

One Day in Málaga • The Costa Del Sol’s Most Stunning City

Málaga is beautiful. Like, full on beautiful. My visit to the Andalucían city was as a result of my cruise-ship-working life, and although ideally I'd have had more than one day in Málaga- this Spanish city of DREAMS- it's still possible to have a great time with less than eight hours to spare. A port… Continue reading One Day in Málaga • The Costa Del Sol’s Most Stunning City

ancient roman city in croatia
Croatia, Europe

Salona, Croatia: A Day Trip from Split

Did you know about the ancient Roman ruins of Salona in Croatia? Once upon a time, thousands and thousands of years ago, there was a massive Roman city on the Croatian coastline, not far from modern-day Split. Salona was this majestic city's name, and it thrived for over a thousand years, rising to prominence as… Continue reading Salona, Croatia: A Day Trip from Split

clear water and rocks
Croatia, Europe

Where to Stay on Hvar Island- 24 Hours in Stari Grad

If you're looking for where to stay on Hvar Island, Croatia- but want somewhere quieter than Hvar Town- look no further than Stari Grad.  Let me start by saying that this post is TAINTED WITH REGRET. The bitter sting of regret. But also, happiness and joy at the fact that we decided to go to… Continue reading Where to Stay on Hvar Island- 24 Hours in Stari Grad

the sand man of torquay, south east Devon
England, Europe, UK

South Devon Things to Do : Six places you should check out ASAP

Devon is one of the most beautiful parts of the UK (in my humble opinion). Here are six of the most awesome South Devon things to do and places to see.   The South West, and particularly the South West coast of England, is renowned for being absolutely stunning. The land of sweeping moors, genteel… Continue reading South Devon Things to Do : Six places you should check out ASAP

colourful houses and an orange tree
Europe, Spain

Palma de Mallorca Things to Do – the surprising gem of the Balearic Islands

Palma de Mallorca is the capital of Spain's Balearic Islands, located in the Mediterranean Sea not far from the coast of Catalonia. While the island itself is renowned as a hotspot for German and English holidaymakers, I hadn't really heard much about the capital city- but it's a hugely intriguing places. If you're after the… Continue reading Palma de Mallorca Things to Do – the surprising gem of the Balearic Islands

hallway of an abandoned hotel
Europe, Portugal

The Monte Palace: Exploring the Abandoned Hotel in the Azores, Portugal

Exploring an abandoned hotel in The Azores was not something I had planned, or even vaguely expected to be doing that day. Or any day, for that matter.  The Azores, a string of Portuguese islands lying in the Atlantic Ocean about 850 miles West of the mainland, is one of the prettiest places I have… Continue reading The Monte Palace: Exploring the Abandoned Hotel in the Azores, Portugal

beautiful patisserie
Europe, France

The Best Places to Eat in Marseille • My List of Recommendations

The port city of Marseille is a food lovers' dream, with a seemingly infinite number of restaurants, coffee shops and street food options available. Read on for my personal recommendations of the best places to eat in Marseille. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may earn a small commission, at no cost to the… Continue reading The Best Places to Eat in Marseille • My List of Recommendations