How we spent four days in Stoupa, the sleepy Greek village which until recently has been completely off the radar for English visitors. Our first few days in the Peloponnese were spent in a Medieval castle perched on a rock in the sea; as one does. It was incredible, although considering Monemvasia is technically in… Continue reading Four Days in Stoupa: Our Introduction to Greece’s Mani Peninsula
Caveland Santorini isn't just the best hostel in Santorini, it's also one of the best hostels I've ever stayed at in the actual world. (And I've stayed in a fair few along my travels, of widely varying standards.) In fact I love this unique cave hostel- which has more of the air of a boutique… Continue reading Is this the best hostel in Santorini? • Why I’ll always return to Caveland Santorini
Whether you're staying in Iceland for a while, or just docking for a day at a time like I did, the best way to get out and about in this stunning country is by car. Although buses run in between the major towns and villages, self drive tours in Iceland are without a doubt the… Continue reading A Northeast Iceland Road Trip to Godafoss and Myvatn (Or, Waterfalls, Thermal Pools and Surprise Nudity)
Welcome, one and all! To your friendly Hamburg coffee guide!! Well pals, it's no secret that I'm a real fan of a good coffee shop, due partly to my love of a good cup of coffee but also to the general experience of the whole shebang. A good coffee shop is in my opinion 50%… Continue reading Hamburg Coffee Guide: 7 Places to Grab a Coffee in Hamburg (That Aren’t Starbucks)
There are plenty of intriguing things to do in Monemvasia, one of the most incredible Greek villages I've visited to this day. After a few days alone in Santorini, the tiny town of Monemvasia was the first stop on our Grecian road trip for me and my pal Rachel. Located in the South East of… Continue reading Things to Do in Monemvasia, Greece (The most magical town of all)
When most people think of Greece, particularly when it comes to travelling all over it, the classic image is of island-hopping on turquoise seas and skipping down alleyways of whitewashed buildings. But what about a Greece road trip? Where can you even drive to in mainland Greece?? When we first came up with the idea… Continue reading A Greece Road Trip : Discovering the Peloponnese and Beyond
I'm a bit late to the party here, given that we're almost one month into the new year, but at this particular moment in time I appear to be stuck in a hotel in Hamburg with not a whole lot to do. So what better way to fill the time than a casual reflection on… Continue reading A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017
The journey from Paris to Versailles by train is quick, easy and 100% worth it. One of the most beautiful palaces I've ever visited, you can easily spend a whole day here; especially if you enjoy your history. Here's everything you need to know about this stunning Parisian palace. In my naivety I'd imagined that… Continue reading Paris to Versailles by Train • Everything you need to know about the Palace of Versailles
Once upon a time, six girls and two guys (ie, myself and five friends) decided it would be a ruddy marvellous idea to go on a hen party in Paris, in celebration of one of my bestest pals Chris. Amongst other things, we brought with us a picnic basket, a selection of decorations for our… Continue reading A Hen Party in Paris (or, Baby’s First Hen Do)
What not to do in Lisbon. (You'll thank me later.) Our ship sailed into Lisbon one midday in April, gliding underneath a red suspension bridge which looked suspiciously similar to the Golden Gate Bridge, and past the Statue of Christ the King (ie, not Christ the Redeemer as they have hanging out in Brazil) overlooking… Continue reading What NOT to do in Lisbon • I made these mistakes so you don’t have to
