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
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
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
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. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may receive a small commission at no cost to the reader.… Continue reading Salona, Croatia • Split’s Ancient Roman City
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 south west, and particularly the south west coast of England, is renowned for its stunning landscapes. It's the land of sweeping moors, genteel seaside towns and rugged clifftops. And Devon's countryside in particular has inspired a whole collection of writers to write a whole collection of books set within its boundaries: Arthur Conan Doyle… Continue reading South Devon Things to Do : Six places you should check out ASAP
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
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
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
The question 'is Marseille worth visiting' comes up time and time again whenever I mention that I've spent a lot of time in France's second city. And plenty of people will tell you that no, it is not worth visiting at all. However, pals, I am not one of those people. This city may be… Continue reading Is Marseille Worth Visiting? Why this diamond in the rough gets a ‘yes’ from me
