a man painting the view from Klis Fortress in Dalmatia
Croatia, Europe

Klis Fortress • Game of Thrones and Croatian Castles

As we drove through the limestone, shrub-speckled hills of Dalmatia with the sea behind us and mountains ahead, I couldn't actually see where Klis Fortress was. Apparently it was directly ahead, then kind of to the left, then kind of ahead again. I was beginning to think that my eyes needed testing, when I realised… Continue reading Klis Fortress • Game of Thrones and Croatian Castles

Europe, Germany

Free Things to Do in Berlin (With all the Berlin Photo Inspiration You’ll Need)

The all time best free things to do and places to see in Berlin. (Other than my pal's house, because that doesn't count.) We're talking hotspots here, people, hotspots.  I LOVED Berlin, and I'll tell you this for free (get it, for free!?)- I wasn't expecting to. In a slightly macabre way, what makes this… Continue reading Free Things to Do in Berlin (With all the Berlin Photo Inspiration You’ll Need)

visiting inside the Palau de la Música Catalana
Europe, Spain

The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

The Palau de la Música Catalana Barcelona may well be the most beautiful building in the city. Without a doubt this is one of the most stunning places I've ever stepped foot inside, and with any luck these photos will give you a sense of the brilliance of this lesser-known gem.  *This site uses affiliate… Continue reading The Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona – inside one of the most beautiful buildings in the world

day trip from Split to Trogir
Croatia, Europe

A Day Trip from Split to Trogir- Photo Inspiration from the ‘Little Venice’ of Dalmatia

It's so incredibly easy to get from Split to Trogir, that I wholeheartedly advise anyone and everyone visiting the city to take a day trip to see the beautiful 'Little Venice' of Dalmatia.  The town of Trogir is located on the historic Dalmatian Coast of Croatia, not too far from Split (and in actual fact,… Continue reading A Day Trip from Split to Trogir- Photo Inspiration from the ‘Little Venice’ of Dalmatia

one night in Berlin
Europe, Germany

One Night in Berlin (Peppermint schnapps, feta and big brass bands)

A surprise day off of work in Hamburg gave us the perfect opportunity to spend one night in Berlin. And it was blooming marvellous I tell ya! Here's what we got up to during our very short stay.  For the last couple of years, I've spent several months a year living and working in the… Continue reading One Night in Berlin (Peppermint schnapps, feta and big brass bands)

Norwegian fjords cruise
Europe, Norway

Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway

Norway is an absolutely stunning country. After spending several months working on a ship with a Norwegian fjords cruise itinerary, I got to know several of the country's cities, towns and villages in a way that your average cruise passenger never will. From clapboard fishermen's houses to industrial warehouse-filled towns, from snow capped mountains and… Continue reading Norwegian Fjords Cruise • A guide to the cruise ports of Norway

rooftops of Split Croatia from above
Croatia, Europe

The Best Places to Visit in Split, Croatia

There is so much to do in this beautiful city- in fact I'd argue that there's more to see and do in Split than in the more well-known city of Dubrovnik. Here are the best places to visit in Split, Croatia. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission, at no… Continue reading The Best Places to Visit in Split, Croatia

tulip season in Holland
Europe, Netherlands

Tulip Season in Holland. A Day at Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands

Tulip season in Holland is definitely one of the best times to visit. But where is the best place to see the tulips? As synonymous with The Netherlands as the coffee shops of Amsterdam and the wooden clogs of, er, the people who wear wooden clogs, tulips are kind of a big deal around here.… Continue reading Tulip Season in Holland. A Day at Keukenhof Gardens, The Netherlands

Port Ijmuiden to Ijmuiden beach
Europe, Netherlands

A Guide to Ijmuiden Port and Strand Ijmuiden- the Blusteriest Beach in all The Netherlands)

I'm going to be deadly seriously honest here, pals, and say right away that whenever I've been living on a ship that docks at Ijmuiden, this tiny town in the Netherlands has not been everybody's cup of tea. So you can call me crazy, but I for one, love Ijmuiden port. And this is for… Continue reading A Guide to Ijmuiden Port and Strand Ijmuiden- the Blusteriest Beach in all The Netherlands)